Psalms 107:24
Psalms 107:24 in Multiple Translations
They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep.
These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
These see the works of Jehovah, And his wonders in the deep.
They see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.
they have seen the Lord's incredible power at work—the wonderful things he did in the deepest oceans.
They see the woorkes of the Lord, and his wonders in the deepe.
They have seen the works of Jehovah, And His wonders in the deep.
these see the LORD’s deeds, and his wonders in the deep.
These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
As they were sailing, they also saw the miracles that Yahweh performed, the wonderful things that he did when they were on very deep seas.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:24
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Psalms 107:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֵ֣מָּה
רָ֭אוּ
מַעֲשֵׂ֣י
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ֝/נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗י/ו
בִּ/מְצוּלָֽה
הֵ֣מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
רָ֭אוּ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מַעֲשֵׂ֣י
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-mp
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ֝/נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗י/ו
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
Conj | V-Niphal | Suff
בִּ/מְצוּלָֽה
mᵉtsôwlâh
H4688
depth
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:24
הֵ֣מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
רָ֭אוּ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
מַעֲשֵׂ֣י
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-mp
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.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
וְ֝/נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗י/ו
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
Conj | V-Niphal | Suff
This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.
Definition: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly). See also: Genesis 18:14; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 9:2.
בִּ/מְצוּלָֽה
mᵉtsôwlâh
H4688
"depth"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to a deep place, like the bottom of a sea or a low area. It's used to describe the depth of water or a deep location in the Bible. The deep sea is a mysterious place.
Definition: depth, the deep, the deep sea
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: bottom, deep, depth. See also: Exodus 15:5; Psalms 69:16; Psalms 68:23.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:24
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 107:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:24
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:24
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:24
- Sermons on Psalms 107:24
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
22Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.
23Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters.
24They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep.
25For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. 26They mounted up to the heavens, then sunk to the depths; their courage melted in their anguish.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 104:24–27 | How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small. There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there. All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. |
| 2 | Psalms 95:5 | The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land. |
| 3 | Job 38:8–11 | Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, and I declared: ‘You may come this far, but no farther; here your proud waves must stop’? |
Psalms 107:24 Summary
This verse is saying that when people go out to sea, they see the amazing things God does and the incredible wonders He has created in the ocean. It's like when we look at a beautiful sunset or a majestic mountain range and feel small yet amazed by God's power, as in Psalms 8:3-4. We can apply this to our lives by recognizing God's presence and power in all aspects of creation and giving Him thanks and praise. By doing so, we can develop a deeper trust and reverence for our Creator, as encouraged in Romans 1:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'works of the LORD' mean in Psalms 107:24?
The phrase 'works of the LORD' refers to the mighty acts and miracles that God performs, as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 111:2, which says 'Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.'
What are the 'wonders in the deep' mentioned in this verse?
The 'wonders in the deep' likely refer to God's power and majesty displayed in the ocean and its creatures, similar to what is described in Job 38:16, where God asks Job if he has 'walked on the ocean floor'
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing God's presence and power in all aspects of creation, including the natural world, and giving Him thanks and praise, as encouraged in Psalms 107:22 and Romans 1:20
What is the significance of the deep in biblical context?
The deep, or the sea, often symbolizes the unknown, chaos, or the enemy in biblical context, as seen in Psalms 104:6 and Isaiah 51:10, but here it highlights God's sovereignty and control over all creation
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'works of the LORD' that I have seen or experienced in my life that bring me joy and gratitude?
- How can I cultivate a sense of awe and wonder at God's creation, including the ocean and its mysteries?
- In what ways can I declare God's works and wonders to others, as encouraged in Psalms 107:22?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to recognize and trust in God's power and sovereignty, like the 'deep' in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:24
These see the works of the Lord,.... In creation, the sea itself, its flux and reflux; the creatures in it, fishes of various forms and sizes: and in providence, in preserving ships and men in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:24
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord - another image of
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:24
His wonderful works, either, 1. Of creation, fishes of various kinds and shapes, and some of prodigious greatness, which are unknown to other men. Or, 2. Of providence, in raising and laying storms, of which he speaks in the following verses
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:24
Psalms 107:24 These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.Ver. 24. These see the works of the Lord, &c.] In sea monsters, as whales and whirlpools, and sudden change of weather, and the like, not a few; ebbs and flows, pearls, islands, &c. These are just wonders, and may fully convince the most stubborn atheist that is.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:24
(23-32) Storm-tossed mariners.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:24
Verse 24. These see the works of the Lord] Splendid, Divinely impressive, and glorious in fine weather. His wonders in the deep.] Awfully terrible in a tempest.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:24
24. These see &c.] These men have seen. Jehovah’s works are the storm, viewed as an evidence of His sovereignty over the elements: His wonders (or wonderful works, as in Psalms 107:8 &c.) are His miraculous interposition to still the storm and rescue the sailors.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:24
These see the works of the Lord - They - sailors - have a special opportunity to see the works of God. They see manifestations of his power which are not seen on the land.
Sermons on Psalms 107:24
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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, |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |