KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Psalm 22:28 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“For the kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the governor among the nations.”
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
| KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “For” | כִּ֣י | (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed | For |
| “the kingdom” | הַמְּלוּכָ֑ה | Something ruled, i.e., a realm | kingdom |
| “is” | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | ||
| “the Lord's:” | לַ֭יהוָה | (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God | Lords |
| “and he the governor” | וּ֝מֹשֵׁ֗ל | To rule | governor |
| “is” | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | ||
| “among the nations.” | בַּגּוֹיִֽם׃ | A foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts | among nations |
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26 The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
28 For the kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the governor among the nations.
29 All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
30 A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.
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