Psalms 8:1

  • “O LORD, our Lord” – The word LORD is used in place of God’s actual name, Yahweh (YHWH). Jews traditionally avoided saying the name YHWH, substituting the word “Adonai” (Lord) instead.
  • Exodus 6:2-3
  • Isaiah 42:5, 8

Psalms 8:2

  • Matthew 21:9, 14, 16 – Even the children could see that there was something special about Jesus!

Psalms 8:3

  • Psalm 19
  • Just looking up at the stars shows the power of God!

Psalms 8:4

  • Isaiah 40:22-28 – God has absolute power!

Psalms 8:5-8

  • Genesis 1:26-27
  • Hebrews 2:5-9 – This may be referring to Adam’s curse in Genesis 3. It is also referring to Jesus.
  • I Corinthians 15:23

Psalms 8:9

  • The psalm ends in the same way it began.