Psalms 33:15
Psalms 33:15 in Multiple Translations
He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works.
He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
He that fashioneth the hearts of them all, That considereth all their works.
He makes all their hearts; their works are clear to him.
He created their minds, so he knows everything they do.
He facioneth their hearts euery one, and vnderstandeth all their workes.
Who is forming their hearts together, Who is attending unto all their works.
he who fashions all of their hearts; and he considers all of their works.
He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
Turn away from evil and do good: seek after peace and pursue it.
He formed our inner beings, and he sees everything that we do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 33:15
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Psalms 33:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/יֹּצֵ֣ר
יַ֣חַד
לִבָּ֑/ם
הַ֝/מֵּבִ֗ין
אֶל
כָּל
מַעֲשֵׂי/הֶֽם
הַ/יֹּצֵ֣ר
yâtsar
H3335
to form
Art | V-Qal
יַ֣חַד
yachad
H3162
unitedness
Adv
לִבָּ֑/ם
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
הַ֝/מֵּבִ֗ין
bîyn
H995
to understand
Art | V-Hiphil
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מַעֲשֵׂי/הֶֽם
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 33:15
הַ/יֹּצֵ֣ר
yâtsar
H3335
"to form"
Art | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to form or shape something, like a potter molding clay. It appears in Genesis 2:7, describing God's creation of humans, and in Isaiah 64:8, where God is compared to a potter.
Definition: : formed 1) to form, fashion, frame 1a) (Qal) to form, fashion 1a1) of human activity 1a2) of divine activity 1a2a) of creation 1a2a1) of original creation 1a2a2) of individuals at conception 1a2a3) of Israel as a people 1a2b) to frame, pre-ordain, plan (fig. of divine) purpose of a situation) 1b) (Niphal) to be formed, be created 1c) (Pual) to be predetermined, be pre-ordained 1d) (Hophal) to be formed
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] earthen, fashion, form, frame, make(-r), potter, purpose. See also: Genesis 2:7; Isaiah 44:12; Psalms 2:9.
יַ֣חַד
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
לִבָּ֑/ם
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
הַ֝/מֵּבִ֗ין
bîyn
H995
"to understand"
Art | V-Hiphil
To understand or discern, this verb means to separate mentally and know something with your mind, as seen in Proverbs where it talks about gaining insight.
Definition: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). See also: Genesis 41:33; Psalms 139:2; Psalms 5:2.
אֶל
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.
מַעֲשֵׂי/הֶֽם
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 33:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 33:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:15
- Sermons on Psalms 33:15
Context — Praise to the Creator
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. 17A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 32:19 | the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds. |
| 2 | Psalms 44:21 | would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? |
| 3 | Hosea 7:2 | But they fail to consider in their hearts that I remember all their evil. Now their deeds are all around them; they are before My face. |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 4:5 | Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. |
| 5 | Acts 17:26 | From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. |
| 6 | Job 10:8 | Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me? |
| 7 | Proverbs 27:19 | As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man. |
| 8 | Isaiah 64:8 | But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand. |
| 9 | Proverbs 22:2 | The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all. |
| 10 | Proverbs 24:12 | If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? |
Psalms 33:15 Summary
This verse means that God is in control of everything, even the deepest desires of our hearts. He knows and sees everything we do, and He guides us to live according to His plan. This is a comforting thought, because it means that God is always with us and always working for our good, as Romans 8:28 reminds us. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can surrender our hearts and will to His guidance, knowing that He will direct us on the right path, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'shapes the hearts of each'?
This means that God is actively involved in forming and guiding the desires, intentions, and will of every individual, as seen in Psalms 33:15, and is also reflected in Proverbs 21:1, which says that 'the king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; He directs it like a watercourse wherever He pleases'.
How can we be sure that God considers all our works?
We can trust that God is all-knowing and sees everything we do, as stated in Psalms 33:15, and also in Hebrews 4:13, which reminds us that 'nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight'
What is the relationship between God shaping our hearts and considering our works?
God's shaping of our hearts is closely tied to His consideration of our works, as He guides us to live according to His will, and then evaluates our actions, as seen in Revelation 20:12-13, where our works will be judged according to what we have done
How does this verse relate to our free will?
While humans have been given free will, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:19, God's sovereignty, as stated in Psalms 33:15, means that He is still actively involved in guiding and directing our choices and actions
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have you experienced God shaping your heart and guiding your desires?
- How does the knowledge that God considers all your works impact your daily decisions and actions?
- What are some areas in your life where you need God to shape your heart and guide your will?
- How can you surrender your heart and will to God's shaping and guidance, as seen in Romans 12:2?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:15
He fashioneth their hearts alike,.... The Lord is the former and fashioner of the heart, spirit, or soul of man, even of all hearts and spirits; whence he is called the Father of spirits, Hebrews
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:15
He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. He fashioneth their hearts ... The heart is 'the workshop of thought' (Hengstenberg).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:15
Fashioneth, or fashioned, or made, or formeth. For this may relate either, 1. To the work of creation. So he proves what he said ,14, that God beheld all men, because he made them; yea, even their hearts, the most secret piece of them. Or, 2. To the works of his providence. Having said that God sees and observes all men, he now adds that he rules and governs them; yea, even their hearts, which are most masterless and unmanageable, and yet he frameth and disposeth and inclineth them, this way or that, according to the counsel of his will: see . Alike; or, equally, one as well as another; whether they be Jews or Gentiles, bond or free, princes or peasants; all are alike subject to his jurisdiction. All their works, both outward and inward; all the workings of their minds and affections, and all their endeavours and actions.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:15
Psalms 33:15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.Ver. 15. He fashioneth their hearts alike] i.e. One’ s as well as another’ s. Unum pariter ac aliud (Kimchi). The Arabic hath it, Format sigillatim, he fashioneth them severally one after another; and not all souls together, as the Origenists and some Jewish doctors held. He considereth all their works] Their hearts are not hid from him (since he made them, as is said before), much less their works. These God considereth, and therefore men had need consider them, and turn their feet to his testimonies, Psalms 119:59.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:15
(15) He fashioneth.—Better, “Moulding their hearts for all, Observing all their deeds.” The Hebrew word rendered “fashion” is that used of a potter moulding clay.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:15
Verse 15. He fashioneth their hearts alike] He forms their hearts in unity; he has formed them alike; they are all the works of his hands: and he has formed them with the same powers, faculties, passions, c. body and spirit having the same essential properties in every human being.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:15
15. Even he who formeth the hearts of them all, Who considereth all their works. He Who created man must know man’s heart (Psalms 94:9). As God ‘formed’ man originally (Genesis 2:7-8), so He continues to ‘form the hearts’ of individuals and of races (Zechariah 12:1). All are in some sense subservient to His plan and purpose.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:15
He fashioneth their hearts alike - That is, one as well as another; or, one as really as another.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:15
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 33:15
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Colossians 1:9, 10 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of prayer, continual growth in spiritual wisdom, and understanding God's will. He emphasizes the need to walk worthily of the Lord, be |
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Luke 2:1-7. the Birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the providence of God in orchestrating the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah. Through Caesar Augustus' decree for a ce |
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Exposition on Psalm 44 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on Psalm 43, highlighting the connection between the suffering of the Martyrs and the Passion of Christ, emphasizing the endurance and faith of believers ami |
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Human Heedlessness and Divine Remembrance. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the gravity of human sin and the certainty of God's remembrance of it, as illustrated in Hosea 7:2. He explains that sin is not merely a mistake or misfor |
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"a.w. Tozer on Judgment" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into the importance of examining our motives behind our actions, emphasizing that we will be judged not just for what we have done but for the reasons and motive |
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The Voice of Gods Judgement by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the talents from Matthew 25. He emphasizes that each person is given different abilities and resources according to their own |
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"Book of Remembrance" by Leonard Ravenhill by Compilations | This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life that is devoted to God, comparing our actions and words to materials like wood, hay, stubble, silver, gold, and precious ston |