Psalms 94:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?

Complete Jewish Bible:

Will the one who planted the ear not hear? Will the one who formed the eye not see?

Berean Standard Bible:

He who affixed the ear, can He not hear? He who formed the eye, can He not see?

American Standard Version:

He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? He that formed the eye, shall he not see?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

He that planted^{H5193}{H8802)} the ear^{H241}, shall he not hear^{H8085}{H8799)}? he that formed^{H3335}{H8802)} the eye^{H5869}, shall he not see^{H5027}{H8686)}?

Cross-References (KJV):

Explore This Verse Across Other Resources:

BibleHub.com BibleRef.com

Commentary for Psalms 94:9

Psalm 94:9 is part of a larger psalm that is often categorized as a lament, expressing distress and calling for God's intervention against oppressors. The verse itself is a rhetorical question that serves to affirm God's omniscience and omnipresence. It uses an argument from design, suggesting that just as a craftsman creates an object with a purpose, so God, who intricately designed the human senses of hearing and sight, must surely possess these faculties in their ultimate form.

The historical context of the psalm is not precisely known, but it is generally thought to reflect a time when the Israelites were facing persecution or injustice, possibly during the period of the Babylonian exile or another period of foreign domination. The psalmist is reminding the people that God, who has the power to create the complex and sensitive organs of the human body, is fully aware of the afflictions of His people and is capable of seeing their plight and hearing their cries for help.

In essence, Psalm 94:9 reassures the faithful that God is not indifferent or ignorant of human suffering. Instead, the verse emphasizes that the same God who has crafted humanity with such care and attention is also intimately involved in the world, perceiving and responding to the needs and injustices faced by His creation. It serves as a source of comfort and hope, encouraging believers to trust in God's active engagement with the world and His ultimate justice.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5193
   There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָטַע
   Transliteration: nâṭaʻ
   Pronunciation: naw-tah'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to strike in, i.e. fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively); fastened, plant(-er).
   
2. Strong's Number: H241
   There are 652 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֹזֶן
   Transliteration: ʼôzen
   Pronunciation: o'-zen
   Description: from אָזַן; broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man); [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show.
   
3. Strong's Number: H8085
   There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמַע
   Transliteration: shâmaʻ
   Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
   Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3335
   There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָצַר
   Transliteration: yâtsar
   Pronunciation: yaw-tsar'
   Description: probably identical with יָצַר (through the squeezing into shape); (compare יַצַע); to mould into a form; especially as apotter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution); [idiom] earthen, fashion, form, frame, make(-r), potter, purpose.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5869
   There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַיִן
   Transliteration: ʻayin
   Pronunciation: ah'-yin
   Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves).
   
6. Strong's Number: H5027
   There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָבַט
   Transliteration: nâbaṭ
   Pronunciation: naw-bat'
   Description: a primitive root; to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care; (cause to) behold, consider, look (down), regard, have respect, see.