Psalms 19:2
Psalms 19:2 in Multiple Translations
Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night showeth knowledge.
Day after day it sends out its word, and night after night it gives knowledge.
Each day speaks constantly about God's glory to the next day; each night shares knowledge of God with the next night.
Day vnto day vttereth the same, and night vnto night teacheth knowledge.
Day to day uttereth speech, And night to night sheweth knowledge.
Day after day they pour out speech, and night after night they display knowledge.
Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night showeth knowledge.
May the Lord hear thee in the day of tribulation: may the name of the God of Jacob protect thee.
Day after day it is as though the sun proclaims the glory of God, and night after night it is as though the moon and stars say that they know that God made them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 19:2
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Psalms 19:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/שָּׁמַ֗יִם
מְֽסַפְּרִ֥ים
כְּבֽוֹד
אֵ֑ל
וּֽ/מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה
יָ֝דָ֗י/ו
מַגִּ֥יד
הָ/רָקִֽיעַ
הַ/שָּׁמַ֗יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Art | N-mp
מְֽסַפְּרִ֥ים
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Piel
כְּבֽוֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs
אֵ֑ל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
וּֽ/מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
Conj | N-ms
יָ֝דָ֗י/ו
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cd | Suff
מַגִּ֥יד
nâgad
H5046
to tell
V-Hiphil
הָ/רָקִֽיעַ
râqîyaʻ
H7549
expanse
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 19:2
הַ/שָּׁמַ֗יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
מְֽסַפְּרִ֥ים
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Piel
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
כְּבֽוֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
אֵ֑ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
וּֽ/מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
Conj | N-ms
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.
יָ֝דָ֗י/ו
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cd | 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.
מַגִּ֥יד
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.
הָ/רָקִֽיעַ
râqîyaʻ
H7549
"expanse"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for the sky or heavens, describing the firmament as a solid surface. It appears in Genesis 1:6-8, where God separates the waters. The KJV translates it as 'firmament'.
Definition: 1) extended surface (solid), expanse, firmament 1a) expanse (flat as base, support) 1b) firmament (of vault of heaven supporting waters above) 1b1) considered by Hebrews as solid and supporting 'waters' above
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: firmament. See also: Genesis 1:6; Psalms 19:2; Psalms 150:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 19:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 19:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 19:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 19:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 19:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 19:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 19:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 19:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 19:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 19:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 19:2
- Sermons on Psalms 19:2
Context — The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
1The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
2Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
3Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard, 4their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 74:16 | The day is Yours, and also the night; You established the moon and the sun. |
| 2 | Psalms 134:1–3 | Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion. |
| 3 | Genesis 8:22 | As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.” |
| 4 | Genesis 1:17–18 | God set these lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth, to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. |
| 5 | Psalms 24:7–10 | Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory. Selah |
| 6 | Isaiah 38:19 | The living, only the living, can thank You, as I do today; fathers will tell their children about Your faithfulness. |
| 7 | Psalms 78:3–6 | that we have heard and known and our fathers have relayed to us. We will not hide them from their children, but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might, and the wonders He has performed. For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the coming generation would know them— even children yet to be born— to arise and tell their own children |
| 8 | Psalms 136:8–9 | the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever. the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 9 | Exodus 15:20–21 | Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.” |
| 10 | Psalms 148:12 | young men and maidens, old and young together. |
Psalms 19:2 Summary
The verse Psalms 19:2 means that the natural world is constantly speaking about God's glory and character, even if we don't always hear it or realize it. This is similar to what we see in Romans 1:20, where it says that God's invisible attributes are clearly seen in the things that have been made. The heavens are declaring God's glory and revealing knowledge about Him, and we can learn to see and appreciate this if we pay attention. By looking at the beauty and order of creation, we can gain a deeper understanding of God's power and love, as seen in Psalms 8:1-9, which says that the heavens declare the glory of God and the sky proclaims the work of His hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the heavens to 'pour forth speech' in Psalms 19:2?
This phrase means that God's creation is constantly speaking and declaring His glory, as seen in Psalms 19:1, where the heavens declare the glory of God. This is also reflected in Romans 1:20, which states that God's invisible attributes are clearly seen in the things that have been made.
How can the heavens 'reveal knowledge' without speaking or making a sound?
The knowledge revealed by the heavens is not necessarily auditory, but rather it is a visual and intuitive understanding of God's character and power, as seen in the beauty and order of creation, much like the wisdom of Proverbs 8:1-36, which personifies wisdom as a woman calling out to humanity.
Is this verse suggesting that the heavens are a source of divine revelation equal to the Bible?
No, while the heavens do declare God's glory and reveal knowledge, the Bible is the primary source of divine revelation, as seen in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, which states that all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.
How does this verse relate to the concept of general revelation in theology?
This verse is a classic example of general revelation, which refers to the idea that God reveals Himself to all people through creation, as seen in Psalms 19:1-6 and Romans 1:18-23, and is distinct from special revelation, which refers to the specific revelation of God through the Bible and Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 1:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that you have seen God's glory declared in the natural world, and how has this impacted your faith?
- How can you cultivate a deeper sense of wonder and awe for God's creation, and what role does this play in your spiritual growth?
- In what ways do you think the heavens are 'revealing knowledge' to you, and how can you be more attentive to this revelation in your daily life?
- How does the fact that the heavens are constantly declaring God's glory challenge or encourage you in your own witness and proclamation of the gospel?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 19:2
Day untoday uttereth speech,.... This, with the following clause, and night untonight showeth knowledge, some understand of the constant and continued succession of day and night; which declares the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 19:2
Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. Day unto day uttereth speech.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 19:2
Day unto day; or rather, after day; for the day doth not utter this to the day, but to us upon the day. The sense is either, 1. That orderly, and constant, and useful succession of days and nights one after another declare this. But of the course of the sun, the effect whereof this succession is, he speaks . Or rather, 2. Every day and night renews or repeats these documents and demonstrations of God’ s glory. He that neglects them one day, may learn them the next day. Uttereth, or, poureth forth, to wit, constantly, and abundantly, and forcibly, as a fountain doth water, as this Hebrew verb signifies. Speech; or the word, or discourse, to wit, concerning God. It hath as it were a tongue to speak the praises of its Maker, i.e. it gives men occasion to magnify and adore him.
Showeth knowledge, i. e. gives us a clear and certain knowledge or discovery of God their author.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 19:2
Psalms 19:2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.Ver. 2. Day unto day uttereth speech] Some read it, one day succeeding another uttereth (or welleth out, as a fountain, continually, and plentifully) speech, yet without sound, Sicut fons scaturiens (R. Menahem); by a dumb kind of eloquence, eructant; by a continual revolution and succession of days men are instructed concerning the power and providence of God, as also concerning his truth and faithfulness; for if God had hitherto kept promise with nights and days, that one shall succeed the other, will he not much more keep promise with his people? Jeremiah 33:20; Jeremiah 33:25. And night unto night showeth knowledge] Days and nights by their perpetual course and order, Dei potentiam et sapientiam concelebrant; there being no less necessity of the night in its kind than of the day. The knowledge it showeth us is, that man in himself is weak, and cannot long hold out hard labour; that he is permitted to sleep a while, and take his rest; that he must abridge himself of some part of his rest to commune with his own heart on his bed, and be still; that if he bestir not himself, and do up his work quickly, the night of death cometh, when no man can work, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 19:2
(2) Uttereth.—Literally, ours out, or makes to well up, like a fountain, undoubtedly in reference to the light streaming forth. Sheweth.—Literally, breathes out; perhaps with reference to the cool evening breeze, so welcome in the East. (See Son 2:17, Note.) Notice that it is not here the heavens that are telling (as in Psalms 19:1) the tale of God’s glory to man, or “to the listening earth,” as in Addison’s well- known hymn, but day tells its successor day, and night whispers to night, so handing on, as if from parent to son, the great news.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 19:2
Verse 2. Day unto day uttereth speech] Each day is represented as teaching another relative to some new excellence discovered in these manifold works of God. The nights also, by the same figure, are represented as giving information to each other of the increase of knowledge already gained. "The labours of these our instructers know no intermission; but they continue incessantly to lecture us in the science of Divine wisdom. There is one glory of the sun, which shines forth by day; and there are other glories of the moon and of the stars, which become visible by night. And because day and night interchangeably divide the world between them, they are therefore represented as transmitting, in succession, each to other, the task enjoined them, like the two parts of a choir, chanting forth alternately the praises of God." - Bishop Horne.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 19:2
2. This proclamation is continuous and unceasing. “Dies diem docet.” Each day, each night, hands on the message to its successor in an unbroken tradition. Day and night are mentioned separately, for each has a special message entrusted to it: the day tells of splendour, power, beneficence; the night tells of vastness, order, mystery, beauty, repose. They are “like the two parts of a choir, chanting forth alternately the praises of God.” (Bp. Horne.) uttereth] Lit. pours out, in copious abundance. sheweth] Or, proclaimeth, a different word from that of Psa 19:1. Knowledge is “that which may be known of God” (Romans 1:19). “Aristotle says[10], that should a man live under ground, and there converse with works of art and mechanism, and should afterwards be brought up into the open day, and see the several glories of the heaven and earth, he would immediately pronounce them the works of such a being as we define God to be.” Addison in The Spectator, No. 465. [10] The passage is a fragment of Aristotle’s Dialogue on Philosophy quoted by Cicero De Natura Deorum, ii. 37. 95, and is well worth referring to.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 19:2
Day unto day - One day to another; or, each successive day. The day that is passing away proclaims the lesson which it had to convey from the movements of the heavens, about God; and thus the
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 19:2
2. Day unto day—That is, perpetually; day and night, responding to each other in their alternations.
Sermons on Psalms 19:2
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Ezra) ch.3 & 4 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the potter and the clay from the book of Jeremiah. The speaker emphasizes that God does not give up on us even when we fail to re |
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Psalm 134 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the exhortation for the ministers of the sanctuary to bless the Lord, with blessings invoked on the speaker in response. Public worship is emphasized as a |
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Exposition on Psalm 135 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the importance of praising the Lord, highlighting the goodness of God and the privilege of serving Him. He emphasizes the need for gratitude, acknowledgin |
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Standing Firm in the Lord by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the importance of standing firm in the Lord, using the imagery of the Tabernacle's boards made of acacia wood that remained standing even when stripped |
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Worship in the Night by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the profound blessing of worshiping God in times of darkness and sorrow, emphasizing that true faith is tested and revealed in the midst of challen |
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Training Below for Service Above, Part 1 by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the eternal life believers will have with the Lord, walking in white as worthy servants in His temple. She emphasizes that the Blessed will serv |
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(Hebrews - Part 38): Heroes of Faith by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to God and understanding His high expectations for us. He encourages the audience to put away sin, separate them |