Psalms 103:7
Psalms 103:7 in Multiple Translations
He made known His ways to Moses, His deeds to the people of Israel.
He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
He made known his ways unto Moses, His doings unto the children of Israel.
He gave knowledge of his way to Moses, and made his acts clear to the children of Israel.
He explained his ways to Moses: he told the people of Israel what he was going to do.
He made his wayes knowen vnto Moses, and his workes vnto the children of Israel.
He maketh known His ways to Moses, To the sons of Israel His acts.
He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the children of Israel.
He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the children of Israel.
At thy rebuke they shall flee: at the voice of thy thunder they shall fear.
Long ago he revealed to Moses what he planned to do; he showed to the ancestors of us Israeli people the mighty things that he was able to do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 103:7
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Psalms 103:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יוֹדִ֣יעַ
דְּרָכָ֣י/ו
לְ/מֹשֶׁ֑ה
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל
עֲלִילֽוֹתָי/ו
יוֹדִ֣יעַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
דְּרָכָ֣י/ו
derek
H1870
way
N-cp | Suff
לְ/מֹשֶׁ֑ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
Prep | N-proper
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
עֲלִילֽוֹתָי/ו
ʻălîylâh
H5949
wantonness
N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 103:7
יוֹדִ֣יעַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
דְּרָכָ֣י/ו
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cp | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
לְ/מֹשֶׁ֑ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
Prep | N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
עֲלִילֽוֹתָי/ו
ʻălîylâh
H5949
"wantonness"
N-fp | Suff
This word can mean wantonness or evil deeds, but also a great exploit or achievement. It's used to describe God's mighty acts and human actions, both good and bad, like in Psalm 9.
Definition: 1) wantonness, deed, doing 1a) wantonness 1b) deed 1c) practices, evil deeds
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: act(-ion), deed, doing, invention, occasion, work. See also: Deuteronomy 22:14; Psalms 141:4; Psalms 9:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 103:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 103:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 103:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 103:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 103:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 103:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 103:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 103:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 103:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 103:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 103:7
- Sermons on Psalms 103:7
Context — Bless the LORD, O My Soul
5who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
6The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.
7He made known His ways to Moses, His deeds to the people of Israel.
8The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. 9He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever.Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 33:13 | Now if indeed I have found favor in Your sight, please let me know Your ways, that I may know You and find favor in Your sight. Remember that this nation is Your people.” |
| 2 | Psalms 147:19 | He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel. |
| 3 | Psalms 78:11 | They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 9:14 | You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses. |
| 5 | Psalms 77:20 | You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 34:10 | Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face— |
| 7 | Psalms 99:7 | He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them. |
| 8 | John 5:45–47 | Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, in whom you have put your hope. If you had believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me. But since you do not believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?” |
| 9 | Exodus 19:20 | The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the summit. So Moses went up, |
| 10 | Exodus 19:8 | And all the people answered together, “We will do everything that the LORD has spoken.” So Moses brought their words back to the LORD. |
Psalms 103:7 Summary
This verse tells us that God shared His plans and purposes with Moses, and showed His power and love to the people of Israel, as seen in Psalms 78:4 and Deuteronomy 32:7. This means that God wants us to know Him and trust in Him, as promised in Jeremiah 9:24 and 1 Corinthians 2:10. Just like the people of Israel, we can see God's love and power at work in our lives, and we can learn more about His character by reading the Bible, as encouraged in Psalms 119:105 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17. By trusting in God's loving nature, as described in Psalms 103:8 and Lamentations 3:22-23, we can experience His peace and joy in our lives, as promised in John 14:27 and Philippians 4:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God made known His ways to Moses?
This means that God revealed His character, plans, and purposes to Moses, as seen in Exodus 33:13 and Numbers 12:8, giving him a deeper understanding of His nature and will.
Why did God make known His deeds to the people of Israel?
God made known His deeds to the people of Israel so they could see His power and faithfulness, as recorded in Psalms 78:4 and Deuteronomy 32:7, and trust in Him as their loving and mighty God.
Is this verse saying that God only reveals Himself to special people like Moses?
No, while God did reveal Himself in a unique way to Moses, as seen in Numbers 12:6-8, He also desires to reveal Himself to all people, as stated in Jeremiah 9:24 and 1 Corinthians 2:10, and we can know Him personally through faith in Jesus Christ, as promised in John 17:3.
How can I experience God's ways and deeds in my own life?
You can experience God's ways and deeds by reading and applying the Bible, as encouraged in Psalms 119:105 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17, praying and seeking His guidance, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 33:3, and trusting in His sovereignty, as declared in Romans 11:33-36 and Isaiah 55:8-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has made His ways and deeds known to me in my life, and how can I respond with gratitude and obedience?
- How can I, like Moses, cultivate a deeper understanding of God's character and plans, as seen in Exodus 33:13 and Psalms 25:4?
- In what ways do I see God's power and faithfulness at work in my life and in the world around me, and how can I share this with others, as encouraged in Psalms 96:3 and Matthew 28:19-20?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust in God's loving and gracious nature, as described in Psalms 103:8 and Lamentations 3:22-23, and how can I practically apply this trust?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 103:7
He made known his ways unto Moses,.... The ways in which he himself walks, the steps and methods which he has taken to show forth his glory; his way in creation, and the order of it, as in Genesis
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 103:7
The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 103:7
His ways; either, 1. His laws, which are oft called God’ s ways. Or, 2. The manner and methods of his dealings with men, and especially with his people, called in the next clause his acts; his merciful and gracious nature and providence, which is particularly called God’ s way, , compared with ,19, and with ,7, and which is here described in the following verses. His acts; his marvellous and gracious works.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 103:7
Psalms 103:7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.Ver. 7. He made known his ways unto Moses] Even right judgments, true laws, good statute and commandments, Nehemiah 9:13-14. The Rabbis by ways here understand God’ s attributes and properties (Middoth they call them), those thirteen proclaimed, Exodus 34:1-35, after that Moses had prayed, Exodus 33:13, "Show me thy ways"; and the next words favour this interpretation. His acts to the children] His miracles in Egypt, and all along the wilderness, where they fed upon sacraments.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 103:7
(7) Moses.—A direct reference to Exodus 33:13.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 103:7
Verse 7. He made known his ways unto Moses] From the earliest part of our history he has been our protector and defence. His wonderful acts in behalf of the children of Israel are so many proofs of his mercy, power, and goodness; and so many reasons why we should now trust in him.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 103:7
6–10. Jehovah’s gracious dealings with men illustrated from the experience of Israel.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 103:7
He made known his ways unto Moses - This is another ground of praise - that God had “revealed his will;” that this had been done in an indubitable manner to Moses; and that these revelations had been
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 103:7
7. His ways—God’s “ways,” or methods, in redemption. The allusion is to Exodus 33:13.
Sermons on Psalms 103:7
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(Ephesians) Ephesians 1:1-17 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Ephesians chapter one to three as the foundation of the Christian life. The main theme is the summing up of all things in Christ, which is Go |
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The Eternal Purpose of God - Part 1 by Stephen Kaung | This sermon delves into the eternal purpose of God as revealed in Ephesians 1:9-14, emphasizing how God's purpose is not distant but intimately connected to each individual. It hig |
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The Eternal Purpose of God - Part 7 by Stephen Kaung | This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing God's ways, counsel, and work in order to align ourselves with His righteous and merciful nature. It highlights how Moses understoo |
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Knowing God's Ways - Part 1 by Walter Beuttler | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of leaving his home country and facing challenges in America. He describes how his mother held onto his hand as he boarded a tra |
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How to Study Revival by E.A. Johnston | The video is a sermon on the topic of revival and how God has moved in former times among His people. The speaker emphasizes the importance of studying historical revivals to avoid |
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Desert Survival Series Pt 4- Moses the Man of God by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the training of Moses, both at home and in the world. He emphasizes the importance of what goes into our minds, as it shapes our actions and |
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Those to Whom God Gives Revelation by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking revelation from God, drawing parallels between Moses' deep understanding of God's ways and the need for humility to receive divine |