Psalms 109:27
Psalms 109:27 in Multiple Translations
Let them know that this is Your hand, that You, O LORD, have done it.
That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it.
That they may know that this is thy hand; That thou, Jehovah, hast done it.
So that they may see that it is the work of your hand; that you, Lord, have done it.
May they recognize that this is what you are doing—that you are the one who saves me.
And they shall know, that this is thine hand, and that thou, Lord, hast done it.
And they know that this [is] Thy hand, Thou, O Jehovah, Thou hast done it.
that they may know that this is your hand; that you, LORD, have done it.
That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it.
When you save me, cause my enemies to know that you are the one who has done it!
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Psalms 109:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ֭/יֵדְעוּ
כִּי
יָ֣דְ/ךָ
זֹּ֑את
אַתָּ֖ה
יְהוָ֣ה
עֲשִׂיתָֽ/הּ
וְֽ֭/יֵדְעוּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יָ֣דְ/ךָ
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs | Suff
זֹּ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עֲשִׂיתָֽ/הּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 109:27
וְֽ֭/יֵדְעוּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יָ֣דְ/ךָ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
זֹּ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
יְהוָ֣ה
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.
עֲשִׂיתָֽ/הּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 109:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 109:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 109:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 109:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 109:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 109:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 109:27
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 109:27
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 109:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 109:27
- Sermons on Psalms 109:27
Context — The Song of the Slandered
25I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads.
26Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to Your loving devotion.
27Let them know that this is Your hand, that You, O LORD, have done it.
28Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice. 29May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 37:7 | He seals up the hand of every man, so that all men may know His work. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 18:36–37 | At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” |
| 3 | Exodus 8:19 | “This is the finger of God,” the magicians said to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said. |
| 4 | Psalms 17:13–14 | Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword, from such men, O LORD, by Your hand— from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children. |
| 5 | Acts 2:32–36 | God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses. Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” |
| 6 | Psalms 126:2 | Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” |
| 7 | Psalms 64:8–9 | They will be made to stumble, their own tongues turned against them. All who see will shake their heads. Then all mankind will fear and proclaim the work of God; so they will ponder what He has done. |
| 8 | Acts 4:16 | “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it. |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 17:46–47 | This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” |
| 10 | Numbers 16:28–30 | Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: If these men die a natural death, or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the LORD has not sent me. But if the LORD brings about something unprecedented, and the earth opens its mouth and swallows them and all that belongs to them so that they go down alive into Sheol, then you will know that these men have treated the LORD with contempt.” |
Psalms 109:27 Summary
Psalms 109:27 is a prayer asking God to make it clear to others that He is the one who has acted in a particular situation. This means recognizing God's power and presence in our lives, even when things are tough. As we trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, we can give Him credit for His work in our lives, just like the speaker in this verse (Romans 11:36). By doing so, we can bring glory to His name and demonstrate our faith in His loving care for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'Let them know that this is Your hand' mean in Psalms 109:27?
This phrase is a request for God to make it clear to others that He is the one who has acted, as seen in similar phrases like Isaiah 41:20, where God's actions are a demonstration of His power and presence.
How can we apply the concept of acknowledging God's hand in our lives, as expressed in Psalms 109:27?
We can apply this by recognizing God's sovereignty in all circumstances, whether joyful or difficult, and giving Him credit for His work in our lives, as encouraged in Romans 11:36 and Colossians 1:16-17.
Is the speaker in Psalms 109:27 seeking revenge or vindication?
The speaker is ultimately seeking God's vindication and recognition of His righteousness, rather than personal revenge, as seen in the contrast between the curses of the enemies in Psalms 109:28 and the blessing of God's servant in the same verse.
How does Psalms 109:27 relate to the idea of God's glory?
This verse relates to God's glory in that it expresses a desire for God's actions to be recognized and acknowledged by others, thereby bringing glory to His name, as stated in Isaiah 43:7 and Psalms 19:1.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I can acknowledge God's hand and give Him credit for His work?
- How can I trust God to vindicate me in difficult circumstances, just like the speaker in Psalms 109:27?
- In what ways can I demonstrate a willingness to let God be the one to defend my reputation and bring glory to Himself?
- What would it look like for me to live a life that reflects the truth that God is the one who has done great things in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 109:27
That they may know that this is thy hand,.... Which inflicted vengeance, and executed judgments on Judas and the Jews, as before imprecated: so the Targum, "that they may know that this is thy
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 109:27
Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy: Help me, O Lord ... That they may know that this is thy hand - "that this" work of delivering me "is" the doing of 'thine hand' (Psalms 59:13).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 109:27
Know; being convinced of the eminency, and singularity, and strangeness of the work.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 109:27
Psalms 109:27 That they may know that this [is] thy hand; [that] thou, LORD, hast done it.Ver. 27. That they may know] That I am delivered merely by thy presence and power. It is the ingenuity of the saints, in all their desired or expected mercies, to study God’ s ends more than their own.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 109:27
Verse 27. That they may know that this is thy hand] Let thy help be so manifest in my behalf, that they may see it is thy hand, and that thou hast undertaken for me. Or, if the words refer to the passion of our Lord, Let them see that I suffer not on my own account; "for the transgression of my people am I smitten."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 109:27
27. that this is thy hand] That thou hast interposed for the deliverance of Thy servant. With hast done it cp. Psalms 109:21, lit. do thou with me.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 109:27
That they may know that this is thy hand - That this has been done by thee; that it has all occurred under thy direction, or has been ordered by thee.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 109:27
27. That this is thy hand—Here again appears the pious end sought in all the psalmist’s prayers for help, or against his enemies.
Sermons on Psalms 109:27
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Worship - Then Prayer - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prioritizing time with God over worldly distractions. He criticizes the tendency to spend hours watching TV shows but not |
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Test of Confusion - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal testimony of a man who was struggling with addiction to crack cocaine. The man had a vision of his own funeral, which confirmed his f |
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(Exodus) Exodus 3:9-14 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the conversation between Moses and God regarding the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. The preacher highlights how Moses, who was on |
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(1 Kings) a Great Victory, and the Aftermath of It by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal. He highlights the passion and commitment of the prophets of Baal, but emphasizes that their de |
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Prophet Elijah by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the need for revival and the importance of surrendering to God's way. It highlights the story of Elijah, a prophet who stood against apostasy and declension, |
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Why Sleep Ye? Rise and Pray by David Cooper | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian. He emphasizes that prayer is the act of talking with God and lifting our hearts to Him in |
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Look Who's Here by Vance Havner | This sermon draws inspiration from various biblical stories like the three Hebrew children who stood firm in their faith, Elijah on Mount Carmel demonstrating the need for divine i |