Psalms 8:5

For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 8:5

BSB

You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor.

AKJV

For you have made him a little lower than the angels, and have crowned him with glory and honor.

CPDV

You reduced him to a little less than the Angels; you have crowned him with glory and honor,

ERV

For thou hast made him but little lower than God, and crownest him with glory and honour.

NHEB

For you have made him a little lower than the angels. You have crowned him with glory and honor,

SMT

And thou wilt diminish him a little more than the messengers, and thou wilt surround him with glory and honor.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 8:5

ForthouhastmadehimalittleH4592 lowerH2637VerbthantheangelsH430Noun MasculineandhastcrownedH5849VerbhimwithgloryH3519Noun MasculineandhonourH1926Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 8:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 8:5

Summary

Humans elevated with honor and authority

Event

Elevating humanity

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC