Psalms 147:4

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

👥 Who is this for?

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Students of biblical languages
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Serious Bible students
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Referenced Verses

Isa 40:26 : 26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
Gen 15:5 : 5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be.
Ps 8:3 : 3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
Ps 148:3 : 3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Isa 40:26
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26Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
Ps 147:5
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5Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
Ps 147:3
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3He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Ps 148:2-5
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2Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
3Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
4Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
5Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.
Ps 8:3
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3When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
Job 9:7-10
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7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.
8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.
9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.
10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.
Ps 33:14-15
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14From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
15He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
Jer 51:15-16
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15He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
16When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.
Ps 40:5
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5Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful{H8737)} works which thou hast done{H8804)}, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order{H8800)} unto thee: if I would declare{H8686)} and speak{H8762)} of them, they are more{H8804)} than can be numbered{H8763)}.
Job 28:24-25
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24For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;
25To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.
Ps 19:1
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Matt 10:30
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30But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Ps 8:1
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1To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.
Isa 40:12
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12Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
Job 5:9
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9Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:
Job 37:3
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3He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
Job 22:12
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12Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, how high they are!
Jer 10:12
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12He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
Ps 104:1-3
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1Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.
2Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
3Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
Amos 9:6
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6It is he that buildeth his stories in the heaven, and hath founded his troop in the earth; he that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name.
Jer 31:35
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35Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name:
Ps 104:24
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24O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
Amos 5:8
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8Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:
Job 38:37
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37Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven,
Job 37:5
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Ps 107:25
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Amos 4:13
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Ps 139:17-18
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17How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
18If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.
Ps 111:4
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4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Job 25:3
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3Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise?
Gen 1:16-17
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16And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
17And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
Ps 33:6-7
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6By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
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Gen 15:5
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Ps 66:4
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4All the earth shall worship{H8691)} thee, and shall sing{H8762)} unto thee; they shall sing{H8762)} to thy name. Selah.
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8Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.