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Psalm 8:6
New English Translation
Psalm 8:6
New English Translation
6 you appoint them to rule over your creation;[a]
you have placed[b] everything under their authority,[c]
Footnotes
- Psalm 8:6 tn Heb “you cause [i.e., “permit, allow”] him to rule over the works of your hands.”
- Psalm 8:6 tn The perfect verbal form probably has a present perfect nuance here. It refers to the continuing effects of God’s original mandate (see Gen 1:26-30).
- Psalm 8:6 tn Heb “under his feet.”sn Placed everything under their authority. This verse affirms that mankind rules over God’s creation as his vice-regent. See Gen 1:26-30.
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