Psalms 33:14
Psalms 33:14 in Multiple Translations
From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth.
From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
From the place of his habitation he looketh forth Upon all the inhabitants of the earth,
From his house he keeps watch on all who are living on the earth;
from his throne he watches all those who live on earth.
From the habitation of his dwelling he beholdeth all them that dwell in the earth.
From the fixed place of His dwelling, He looked unto all inhabitants of the earth;
From the place of his habitation he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth,
From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
from where he rules [MTY], he looks down on all the people who live on the earth.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 33:14
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Psalms 33:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִֽ/מְּכוֹן
שִׁבְתּ֥/וֹ
הִשְׁגִּ֑יחַ
אֶ֖ל
כָּל
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
מִֽ/מְּכוֹן
mâkôwn
H4349
foundation
Prep | N-ms
שִׁבְתּ֥/וֹ
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
הִשְׁגִּ֑יחַ
shâgach
H7688
to gaze
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶ֖ל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 33:14
מִֽ/מְּכוֹן
mâkôwn
H4349
"foundation"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a foundation or a fixed place where someone lives. It appears in various books, including the Psalms and Proverbs, to describe a solid base or a home. This concept is important in understanding God's presence in our lives.
Definition: 1) fixed or established place, foundation 1a) fixed place 1b) foundation
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: foundation, habitation, (dwelling-, settled) place. See also: Exodus 15:17; 2 Chronicles 6:39; Psalms 33:14.
שִׁבְתּ֥/וֹ
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
הִשְׁגִּ֑יחַ
shâgach
H7688
"to gaze"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
This word means to gaze or stare at something, often used to describe looking closely or narrowly at something, like in Job 33:18.
Definition: (Hiphil) to gaze, stare
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: look (narrowly). See also: Psalms 33:14; Song of Solomon 2:9; Isaiah 14:16.
אֶ֖ל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
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.
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 33:14
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- Psalms 33:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:14
- Sermons on Psalms 33:14
Context — Praise to the Creator
12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance!
13The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
14From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth.
15He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works. 16No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 8:39 | be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— |
| 2 | 1 Kings 8:27 | But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. |
| 3 | Isaiah 57:15 | For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. |
| 4 | 1 Timothy 6:16 | He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. |
| 5 | Psalms 123:1 | I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 8:30 | Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive. |
| 7 | Luke 11:2 | So Jesus told them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. |
| 8 | Isaiah 66:1 | This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? |
| 9 | 1 Kings 8:43 | then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. |
Psalms 33:14 Summary
[Psalms 33:14 tells us that God looks down from His dwelling place in heaven and gazes on all people on earth. This means He sees everything we do and knows our hearts, as also mentioned in (Psalms 139:1-6). God's gaze is not just a casual glance, but a careful and intimate observation, as seen in (Matthew 10:29-30) where He knows the number of hairs on our heads. This truth should bring us comfort and conviction, knowing that God is involved in our lives and cares about every detail (Romans 8:28).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dwelling place of God mentioned in Psalms 33:14?
The dwelling place of God refers to heaven, where God resides and observes all humanity, as also mentioned in Psalms 102:19 and Isaiah 57:15.
How can God gaze on all who inhabit the earth at the same time?
As an all-knowing and omnipresent God, He has the ability to see everything simultaneously, as stated in Proverbs 15:3 and Jeremiah 32:19.
What is the significance of God gazing on all who inhabit the earth?
It signifies God's sovereignty and intimate knowledge of humanity, emphasizing His involvement in the lives of all people, as seen in Psalms 33:13 and Matthew 10:29-30.
Does God's gaze on humanity imply judgment or care?
Both, as God's gaze can represent His judgment, as in Revelation 20:12, and His care, as in Matthew 6:26, where He provides for the birds of the air.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God is constantly watching over your life, and how does this truth impact your daily decisions?
- How does the fact that God gazes on all people, regardless of their background or circumstances, shape your perspective on your neighbors and community?
- In what ways can you apply the knowledge of God's omnipresence to your own life, trusting in His guidance and provision?
- What are some areas in your life where you struggle to trust God's gaze, and how can you surrender these areas to His care?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:14
From the place of his habitation,.... Which is heaven, that is, the habitation of his holiness, and of his glory, Isaiah 63:15; he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth; good and bad; and not
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:14
From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:14
Although he hath a special relation to Israel, yet he hath a general care and inspection over all mankind, all whose hearts and ways he discerns and observes.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:14
Psalms 33:14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.Ver. 14. From the place of his habitation he beholdeth] And this is a very great condescension, since he humbleth himself to behold things in heaven, Psalms 113:6, to look out of himself upon the saints and angels; how much more upon the inhabitants of the earth!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:14
14. looketh] R.V. looketh forth; a rare word, different from that in Psalms 33:13.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:14
From the place of his habitation - From his dwelling - heaven. He looketh down - He continually sees.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:14
13-15. The psalmist reiterates the personal and minute inspection of the hearts of all men, to show that this knowledge will make a sure pathway for infinite power to execute eternal justice.
Sermons on Psalms 33:14
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Christ’s Ministry: His Two Hard Hitting Church Protests by Ian Paisley | Ian Paisley preaches on the great first miracle of our Lord, emphasizing the significance of Christ's actions in purging the Temple, revealing His righteous zeal and the importance |
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I Kings 8:39 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that God knows our hearts and desires us to give our hearts fully to Him. He explains that mere knowledge or belief is insufficient for salvation; true belie |
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Attributes of God (Series 1): God's Omnipresence and Immanence by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the distance between humanity and God. He shares a personal experience of praying with a friend on a hill, feeling both the darkness and the |
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(Through the Bible) 2 Chronicles 1-9 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being motivated by the love of Jesus Christ. He references the apostle Paul's statement that the love of Christ constrains |
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Attributes of God - Wrath, Eternity, Infiity and Foreknowledge by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the finite nature of human life and the infinite nature of God. They emphasize the privilege of serving God and encourage young people to de |
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The Universality of Prayer by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the issue of food scarcity in the world and attributes it to the influence of the evil one. He emphasizes that God always provides plenty of |
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Attributes of God #7 "The Omnipresence of God" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer explores the omnipresence of God, emphasizing that God is not limited by space and is present everywhere, close to all creation. He explains that while God is always nea |