8:1 Yahweh, our Lord The first Hebrew word used here, yhwh, is God’s personal covenant name to Israel, Yahweh (see note on Exod 3:14). The second Hebrew word, adon, conveys the sense of “master.” This statement declares that Yahweh is the master or ruler over the psalmist and God’s people.
in all the earth Yahweh is the personal God of Israel, and the majesty of His name is known throughout the entire earth.
put your splendor above the heavens This Hebrew phrase used here could indicate that the heavens are the place where God in His glory dwells or that the heavens celebrate God’s glory. It seems that both options appear elsewhere (Pss 19:1; 113:4).
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Faithlife Study Bible (Ps 8:1). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.