Psalms 104:24

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Psalms 104:24 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.

King James Version KJV

O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

American Standard Version ASV

O Jehovah, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: The earth is full of thy riches.

Bible in Basic English BBE

O Lord, how great is the number of your works! in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of the things you have made.

Free Bible Version FBV

Lord, how many different things you have made—all of them wisely created! The earth is full of your creatures.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

O Lord, howe manifolde are thy workes! in wisdome hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

How many have been Thy works, O Jehovah, All of them in wisdom Thou hast made, Full is the earth of thy possessions.

World English Bible WEB

LORD, how many are your works! In wisdom, you have made them all. The earth is full of your riches.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And he increased his people exceedingly: and strengthened them over their enemies,

Translation for Translators T4T

Yahweh, you have made so many different kinds of things! You were very wise as you made them all. The earth is full of the creatures that you made.

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HEB מָֽה רַבּ֬וּ מַעֲשֶׂ֨י/ךָ יְֽהוָ֗ה כֻּ֭לָּ/ם בְּ/חָכְמָ֣ה עָשִׂ֑יתָ מָלְאָ֥ה הָ֝/אָ֗רֶץ קִנְיָנֶֽ/ךָ

מָֽה mâh H4100 what? Part

רַבּ֬וּ râbab H7231 to multiply V-Qal-Perf-3cp

מַעֲשֶׂ֨י/ךָ maʻăseh H4639 deed N-mp | Suff

יְֽהוָ֗ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

כֻּ֭לָּ/ם kôl H3605 all N-ms | Suff

בְּ/חָכְמָ֣ה chokmâh H2451 wisdom Prep | N-fs

עָשִׂ֑יתָ ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal-Perf-2ms

מָלְאָ֥ה mâlêʼ H4390 to fill V-Qal-Perf-3fs

הָ֝/אָ֗רֶץ ʼerets H776 land Art | N-cs

קִנְיָנֶֽ/ךָ qinyân H7075 acquisition N-ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 104:24

מָֽה mâh H4100 "what?" Part

This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.

Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may

Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.

רַבּ֬וּ râbab H7231 "to multiply" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

Means to multiply or increase, used in Genesis to describe God's promise to make Abraham's descendants numerous.

Definition: 1) to be or become many, be or become much, be or become great 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to be or become many 1a2) to be or become great 1a3) to be long (of journey) 2) (Pual) ten thousands

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: increase, be many(-ifold), be more, multiply, ten thousands. See also: Genesis 6:1; Psalms 69:5; Psalms 3:2.

מַעֲשֶׂ֨י/ךָ maʻăseh H4639 "deed" N-mp | Suff

This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.

Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product

Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.

יְֽהוָ֗ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

כֻּ֭לָּ/ם kôl H3605 "all" N-ms | Suff

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

בְּ/חָכְמָ֣ה chokmâh H2451 "wisdom" Prep | N-fs

Wisdom refers to skill, prudence, or good judgment in areas like war, administration, or religion, as seen in the book of Proverbs.

Definition: 1) wisdom 1a) skill (in war) 1b) wisdom (in administration) 1c) shrewdness, wisdom 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious)

Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. See also: Exodus 28:3; Proverbs 5:1; Psalms 37:30.

עָשִׂ֑יתָ ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Qal-Perf-2ms

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

מָלְאָ֥ה mâlêʼ H4390 "to fill" V-Qal-Perf-3fs

To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.

Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)

Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.

הָ֝/אָ֗רֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" Art | N-cs

The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.

Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan

Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.

קִנְיָנֶֽ/ךָ qinyân H7075 "acquisition" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to something acquired or purchased, including creatures, wealth, or property. It describes things gained through buying or obtaining, such as riches or goods.

Definition: 1) thing acquired, acquisition, possession, purchased property, wealth 1a) thing acquired (by purchase) 1b) creatures (more general)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: getting, goods, [idiom] with money, riches, substance. See also: Genesis 31:18; Psalms 104:24; Psalms 105:21.

Study Notes — Psalms 104:24

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Cross References
Psalms 104:24 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 104:24
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:24
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 104:24
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 104:24
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 104:24
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 104:24
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 104:24
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 104:24
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 104:24
Sermons on Psalms 104:24

Context — How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!

22The sun rises, and they withdraw; they lie down in their dens. 23Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening.

24How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.

25Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small. 26There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Jeremiah 10:12	The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
2	Psalms 40:5	Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us— none can compare to You— if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.
3	Psalms 50:10–12	for every beast of the forest is Mine— the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is Mine, and the fullness thereof.
4	Romans 11:33	O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
5	Ephesians 3:10	His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,
6	Psalms 107:31	Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
7	Genesis 1:24–25	And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
8	Psalms 24:1	The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.
9	Psalms 136:5	By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.
10	Psalms 8:3	When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place—

Psalms 104:24 Summary

This verse is saying that God is very wise and powerful, and He made all the amazing things in the world. The earth is full of the creatures He made, and it's a testament to His wisdom and power. Just like we see in Genesis 1:1, God is the creator of the world, and as Psalms 19:1 says, 'the heavens declare the glory of God.' We can learn to appreciate and care for the world around us by recognizing God's wisdom and power in creation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that God made all things in wisdom?

This verse highlights God's wisdom in creation, as seen in Psalms 104:24, where it says 'In wisdom You have made them all.' This wisdom is also reflected in other parts of the Bible, such as Proverbs 3:19, which states that 'the LORD by wisdom founded the earth' and Jeremiah 10:12, which says 'He has made the earth by His power, He has established the world by His wisdom'.

How can we understand the vastness of God's works?

The vastness of God's works can be understood by looking at the natural world around us, as described in Psalms 104:24, and considering the complexity and diversity of creation, as seen in Genesis 1:1-31 and Romans 1:20.

What does it mean that the earth is full of God's creatures?

This phrase, found in Psalms 104:24, emphasizes the abundance and diversity of life on earth, which is a testament to God's power and wisdom, as seen in Genesis 1:20-25 and Psalms 148:10-13.

How can we respond to the wisdom and wonder of God's creation?

We can respond by praising and worshiping God, as seen in Psalms 104:33-35, and by caring for and stewarding the creation, as encouraged in Genesis 1:28 and Psalms 24:1.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways you have seen God's wisdom in the natural world around you?
How does the diversity and complexity of creation impact your understanding of God's power and character?
What are some ways you can cultivate a sense of wonder and awe at God's creation in your daily life?
How can you balance the idea of God's sovereignty over creation with the responsibility to care for and steward the earth?
What does this verse teach you about God's relationship to the natural world, and how can you apply that to your own life?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 104:24

O Lord, how manifold are thy works,.... The psalmist having taken notice of many of the works of creation, stops and wonders at the number of them; though he had not gone through them all, and there

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:24

O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 104:24

Of excellent and comfortable things, which are the effects of thy bounty and power.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 104:24

Psalms 104:24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.Ver. 24. O Lord, how manifold, &c.] q.d. They are so many and so great that I cannot recount or reckon them up, but am even swallowed up of wonderment; all that I can say is, that they are magna et mirifica. In man’ s body only there are miracles enough, between head and foot, to fill a volume. The earth is full] It is God’ s great purse, Psalms 24:1.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 104:24

(24) Riches.—LXX., “creation;” Aquila, Symmachus, and the Vulg., “possession.” The MSS. vary between singular and plural. Creatures will perhaps. best express the sense here. There is something as fine in art as true in religion in this sudden burst of praise—the “evening voluntary” of grateful adoration—into which the poet bursts at the mention of the day’s close. Weariness leaves the soul, as it is lifted from contemplation of man’s toil to that of God. Athanasius remarked on the sense of rest and refreshment produced by this change of strain.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 104:24

Verse 24. O Lord, how manifold are thy works] In this verse there are three propositions: 1. The works of the Lord are multitudinous and varied. 2. They are so constructed as to show the most consummate wisdom in their design, and in the end for which they are formed. 3. They are all God's property, and should be used only in reference to the end for which they were created. All abuse and waste of God's creatures are spoil and robbery on the property of the Creator. On this verse Mr. Ray has published an excellent work, entitled, "The Wisdom of God in the Creation," which the reader will do well, not only to consult, but carefully to read over and study.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 104:24

24–30. An exclamation of wonder and admiration at the variety and wisdom of God’s works introduces a description of the marvels of the sea, and the mystery of life. Psalms 104:25-26 are based on Genesis 1:20-21 : Psalms 104:27-28 on Genesis 1:29-30.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 104:24

O Lord, how manifold are thy works! - literally, “how many.” The reference is to the “number” and the “variety” of the works of God, and to the wisdom displayed in them all.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 104:24

24. In wisdom hast thou made them all—And he that fails to see and confess it has his character given Psalms 14:1

Sermons on Psalms 104:24

	Sermon	Description
	Our Awesome God - Part 1 by Chuck Smith	This sermon delves into the profound wisdom and knowledge of God as revealed in Romans 11, emphasizing the intricate design and balance in creation that sustains life on Earth. It
	Seminar 3 - Dinosaurs and the Bible by Kent Hovind	This seminar addresses the perceived conflict between dinosaur fossils and the biblical account of creation, exploring the field of cryptozoology to shed light on hidden animals li
	Creation-Providence-Redemption - Part 1 by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the speaker marvels at the intricate design of the human body and the wonders of God's creation. He expresses gratitude for the gift of eyesight and emphasizes the
	Wonders of Creation Redemption - Part 1 by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the wonders of God in creation and emphasizes the need to have greater thoughts of God. He mentions the extraordinary coordination of mind,
	Attributes of God - Immutability, Faithfulness, Wisdom and Love by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the speaker marvels at the complexity and design of the human body, particularly the eyes and the brain. He questions how understanding is placed in the mind of man
	Wonders of God-01 in Creation by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the wonders of God in creation, specifically focusing on the human body. He highlights how the human body is often referred to as
	All You Need by Lehman Strauss	Lehman Strauss preaches about God's provision throughout history, from providing for Israel in the wilderness to sending His Son for the salvation of mankind. He emphasizes that Go