Psalms 147:19
Psalms 147:19 in Multiple Translations
He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel.
He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
He showeth his word unto Jacob, His statutes and his ordinances unto Israel.
He makes his word clear to Jacob, teaching Israel his laws and his decisions.
He proclaims his word to Jacob; his rules and laws to Israel.
He sheweth his word vnto Iaakob, his statutes and his iudgements vnto Israel.
Declaring His words to Jacob, His statutes and His judgments to Israel.
He shows his word to Jacob, his statutes and his ordinances to Israel.
He showeth his word to Jacob, his statutes and his judgments to Israel.
He sent his message to the descendants of Jacob; he tells to his Israeli people the laws and regulations that he had decreed.
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Psalms 147:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַגִּ֣יד
דבר/ו
דְּבָרָ֣י/ו
לְ/יַעֲקֹ֑ב
חֻקָּ֥י/ו
וּ֝/מִשְׁפָּטָ֗י/ו
לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
מַגִּ֣יד
nâgad
H5046
to tell
V-Hiphil
דבר/ו
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms | Suff
דְּבָרָ֣י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-mp | Suff
לְ/יַעֲקֹ֑ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
Prep | N-proper
חֻקָּ֥י/ו
chôq
H2706
statute
N-mp | Suff
וּ֝/מִשְׁפָּטָ֗י/ו
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Conj | N-mp | Suff
לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 147:19
מַגִּ֣יד
nâgad
H5046
"to tell"
V-Hiphil
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
דבר/ו
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
דְּבָרָ֣י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-mp | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
לְ/יַעֲקֹ֑ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
Prep | N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
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 Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
חֻקָּ֥י/ו
chôq
H2706
"statute"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a decree or law given by God, like the Ten Commandments. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, guiding the Israelites' actions. This concept is essential to understanding God's expectations.
Definition: : decree 1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due 1a) prescribed task 1b) prescribed portion 1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve 1d) prescribed due 1e) prescribed limit, boundary 1f) enactment, decree, ordinance 1f1) specific decree 1f2) law in general 1g) enactments, statutes 1g1) conditions 1g2) enactments 1g3) decrees 1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task. See also: Genesis 47:22; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalms 2:7.
וּ֝/מִשְׁפָּטָ֗י/ו
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
Prep | 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.
Study Notes — Psalms 147:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 147:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 147:19
- Sermons on Psalms 147:19
Context — It Is Good to Sing Praises
17He casts forth His hail like pebbles. Who can withstand His icy blast?
18He sends forth His word and melts them; He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow.
19He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel.
20He has done this for no other nation; they do not know His judgments. Hallelujah!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Malachi 4:4 | “Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb. |
| 2 | Psalms 78:5 | For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 33:2–4 | He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand. Surely You love the people; all the holy ones are in Your hand, and they sit down at Your feet; each receives Your words— the law that Moses gave us, the possession of the assembly of Jacob. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 5:31 | But you stand here with Me, that I may speak to you all the commandments and statutes and ordinances you are to teach them to follow in the land that I am giving them to possess.” |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 5:22 | The LORD spoke these commandments in a loud voice to your whole assembly out of the fire, the cloud, and the deep darkness on the mountain; He added nothing more. And He wrote them on two tablets of stone and gave them to me. |
| 6 | Romans 9:4 | the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. |
| 7 | Psalms 76:1 | God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel. |
| 8 | Romans 3:2 | Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 4:45 | These are the testimonies, statutes, and ordinances that Moses proclaimed to them after they had come out of Egypt, |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 6:1 | These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, |
Psalms 147:19 Summary
This verse tells us that God shares His word and laws with His people, Israel, in a special way. He wants them to know and follow His commands, just like a good father teaches his children what's right and wrong, as seen in Proverbs 3:1-2 and Deuteronomy 6:6-7. God's word is like a guidebook for living a life that pleases Him, and He wants us to learn from it and obey it, as Jesus taught in Matthew 22:37-40. By following God's word, we can live a life that honors Him and brings joy to ourselves and those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to declare His word to Jacob?
This refers to God's special revelation of Himself to the nation of Israel, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:8 and Psalm 103:7, where He shares His laws, commands, and promises with them.
Why does the verse distinguish between Jacob and Israel?
In Scripture, 'Jacob' often refers to the individual patriarch, while 'Israel' refers to the nation that descended from him, as seen in Genesis 32:28 and Exodus 3:15, highlighting God's personal and national relationship with His people.
What are God's statutes and judgments?
These terms refer to God's laws and ordinances, as outlined in books like Leviticus and Deuteronomy, which provide guidance for living a holy and righteous life, as seen in Psalm 119:1-2 and Romans 7:12.
How does this verse relate to other nations?
As stated in the next verse, Psalm 147:20, God has not done this for any other nation, emphasizing the unique covenant relationship between God and Israel, as seen in Exodus 19:5-6 and Deuteronomy 7:6.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to declare His word to you personally, and how do you respond to His revelation?
- In what ways do you see God's statutes and judgments at work in your life, and how can you align yourself with them?
- How does this verse encourage you to seek a deeper understanding of God's laws and commands, as seen in Psalm 119:97-100?
- What role do you think God's word and statutes should play in the life of a nation, and how can you pray for your own country in this regard?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:19
He showeth his word unto Jacob,.... From the things of nature and providence, the psalmist passes to the blessings of grace and goodness; for which the Lord is to be praised, particularly for his word and ordinances.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:19
He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. He showeth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:19
He showeth his word; he fully declared his mind and will by revelation and in his word. Unto Jacob; to the children of Jacob or Israel, and to them alone, as it follows.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:19
Psalms 147:19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.Ver. 19. He showeth his word unto Jacob] The Jews were God’ s library keepers; and unto them (as a special favour) were committed those lively and life giving oracles, Romans 3:2; there is a "chiefly" set upon it; like as Luke 12:48, to know the Master’ s will is the great talent of all other; there is a "much" in that. His statutes and his judyments unto Israel] Even right judgments, true laws, good statutes and commandments, Nehemiah 9:13 Romans 9:4-5. Prosper’ s conceit was that Judaei were so called because they received ius Dei, the law of God.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:19
(19) Jacob . . . Israel.—As in the other two pieces into which the psalm divides (Psalms 147:6-11), the thought passes from the grandeur of God revealed in nature to the divine protection and favour accorded to Israel.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:19
Verse 19. He showeth his word unto Jacob] To no nation of the world beside had God given a revelation of his will.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:19
12–20. Zion is summoned to praise Jehovah for the blessings of peace and prosperity. The Lord of Nature is He Who has endowed Israel with unique privileges.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:19
He showeth his word unto Jacob - Margin, words. His commands; his promises; his laws. The things which were before adverted to, pertain to the world in general.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 147:19
19. His statutes… judgments—The special blessing of Israel. God’s “statutes and judgments” had produced the Daniels, Esthers, and Mordecais of the captivity, and kept heart and hope from sinking
Sermons on Psalms 147:19
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Epistle 304 by George Fox | George Fox expresses joy in the growth of truth among the believers and emphasizes the universal nature of the new covenant, which extends salvation to all nations, both Jews and G |
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The Message of Nehemiah by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the enduring values found in the book of Nehemiah, illustrating how Nehemiah's faith was characterized by concern, confidence, and cooperation. He hig |
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A Cure for Carnality - a Call to Be Steadfast - Part 2 by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the primary mission of pastor teachers is emphasized, which is to prepare God's people for works of service and to build up the body of Christ. The speaker highligh |
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(Education for Exultation) One Generation Shall Praise Your Works to Another by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on verse 4 of a biblical passage, which emphasizes the duty of the older generation to pass on the knowledge of God's mighty works to the younge |
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The America You Never Knew by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman passionately addresses the state of America in his sermon 'The America You Never Knew,' emphasizing the need for the church to reclaim its role as the conscience of t |
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The Great Duty of Family-Religion. (Joshua 24:15) by George Whitefield | George Whitefield preaches on the importance of family religion, emphasizing the duty of governors of families to ensure that both themselves and those under their care serve the L |
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(Sex, Love & Marriage) 5. Two Shall Become One by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the beauty of unity in marriage, contrasting harmonious Christian couples with those who lack understanding and oneness, leading to misery. He emphasizes the |