Psalms 94:10
Psalms 94:10 in Multiple Translations
He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge?
He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know?
He that chastiseth the nations, shall not he correct, Even he that teacheth man knowledge?
He who is the judge of the nations, will he not give men the reward of their acts, even he who gives knowledge to man?
Do you think that the one who punishes nations won't punish you too? Do you think that the one who teaches human beings knowledge doesn't know anything?
Or he that chastiseth the nations, shall he not correct? hee that teacheth man knowledge, shall he not knowe?
He who is instructing nations, Doth He not reprove? He who is teaching man knowledge [is] Jehovah.
He who disciplines the nations, won’t he punish? He who teaches man knows.
He that chastiseth the heathen, shall he not correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall he not know ?
Forty years long was I offended with that generation, and I said: These always err in heart.
He also scolds the leaders of other nations; so do you think that he will not punish you [RHQ]? He is the one who knows everything; so why do you think that he does not know what you do [RHQ]?
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Psalms 94:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֲ/יֹסֵ֣ר
גּ֭וֹיִם
הֲ/לֹ֣א
יוֹכִ֑יחַ
הַֽ/מְלַמֵּ֖ד
אָדָ֣ם
דָּֽעַת
הֲ/יֹסֵ֣ר
yâçar
H3256
to discipline
Part | V-Qal
גּ֭וֹיִם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
הֲ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part | Part
יוֹכִ֑יחַ
yâkach
H3198
to rebuke
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
הַֽ/מְלַמֵּ֖ד
lâmad
H3925
to learn
Art | V-Piel
אָדָ֣ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
דָּֽעַת
daʻath
H1847
knowledge
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 94:10
הֲ/יֹסֵ֣ר
yâçar
H3256
"to discipline"
Part | V-Qal
To discipline or correct someone, often by teaching or punishing them, as seen in Proverbs where parents are told to instruct their children. This word is used to describe God's correction of his people.
Definition: 1) to chasten, discipline, instruct, admonish 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to chasten, admonish 1a2) to instruct 1a3) to discipline 1b) (Niphal) to let oneself be chastened or corrected or admonished 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to discipline, correct 1c2) to chasten, chastise 1d) (Hiphil) to chasten 1e) (Nithpael) to teach
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: bind, chasten, chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore, teach. See also: Leviticus 26:18; Psalms 94:12; Psalms 2:10.
גּ֭וֹיִם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
הֲ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יוֹכִ֑יחַ
yâkach
H3198
"to rebuke"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to rebuke or correct, and is used in the Bible to describe arguing, judging, or convincing someone of their wrongdoings. It is seen in the KJV translation as rebuke or reprove. The word is used in various forms, including to describe God's correction of his people.
Definition: 1) to prove, decide, judge, rebuke, reprove, correct, be right 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to decide, judge 1a2) to adjudge, appoint 1a3) to show to be right, prove 1a4) to convince, convict 1a5) to reprove, chide 1a6) to correct, rebuke 1b) (Hophal) to be chastened 1c) (Niphal) to reason, reason together 1d) (Hithp) to argue
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: appoint, argue, chasten, convince, correct(-ion), daysman, dispute, judge, maintain, plead, reason (together), rebuke, reprove(-r), surely, in any wise. See also: Genesis 20:16; Psalms 38:2; Psalms 6:2.
הַֽ/מְלַמֵּ֖ד
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
Art | V-Piel
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
אָדָ֣ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
דָּֽעַת
daʻath
H1847
"knowledge"
N-fs
In the Bible, daath means knowledge or understanding, like when Solomon asked God for wisdom in 1 Kings 3:9. It involves skill and perception, and is often linked to wisdom. This concept appears in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: cunning, (ig-) norantly, know(-ledge), (un-) awares (wittingly). See also: Genesis 2:9; Proverbs 14:7; Psalms 19:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 94:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 94:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 94:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 94:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 94:10
- Sermons on Psalms 94:10
Context — The LORD Will Not Forget His People
8Take notice, O senseless among the people! O fools, when will you be wise?
9He who affixed the ear, can He not hear? He who formed the eye, can He not see?
10He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge?
11The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. 12Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 35:11 | who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?’ |
| 2 | Isaiah 28:26 | For his God instructs and teaches him properly. |
| 3 | Psalms 44:2 | With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 10:25 | Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, and on the families that do not call on Your name. For they have devoured Jacob; they have consumed him and finished him off; they have devastated his homeland. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:66 | Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments. |
| 6 | Isaiah 10:5–6 | Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. |
| 7 | Psalms 135:8–12 | He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, of both man and beast. He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants. He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan. He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel. |
| 8 | Isaiah 10:12 | So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes. |
| 9 | Isaiah 37:36 | Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! |
| 10 | John 6:45 | It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me— |
Psalms 94:10 Summary
[This verse, Psalms 94:10, reminds us that God is in control of everything and everyone, and He disciplines nations and individuals to correct them and bring them back to Himself, as seen in Jeremiah 10:23. It also highlights God's infinite knowledge and wisdom, which are beyond human understanding, as mentioned in Job 36:22. Just like a good parent teaches and corrects their child, God teaches and disciplines us because He loves us and wants what is best for us (Hebrews 12:5-11). By acknowledging God's sovereignty and wisdom, we can trust in His goodness and love, even when we do not understand His ways (Romans 8:28).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God admonishes the nations?
This means that God corrects and disciplines the nations for their sins, as seen in Psalms 94:10, and it is a demonstration of His sovereignty and justice, as also mentioned in Isaiah 13:11.
How does God's teaching relate to His knowledge?
According to Psalms 94:10, God's teaching is directly linked to His infinite knowledge, as stated in Romans 11:33, which says that God's judgments are unsearchable and His ways are inscrutable.
Is God's discipline only for nations or also for individuals?
While Psalms 94:10 specifically mentions nations, other scriptures like Hebrews 12:5-11 indicate that God also disciplines individuals for their own good, to make them holy and share in His holiness.
What is the relationship between God's knowledge and human understanding?
Psalms 94:10 implies that God's knowledge far surpasses human understanding, as also stated in Psalms 139:6, which says that God's knowledge is too wonderful for humans to understand.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God discipline nations or individuals in my lifetime, and what can I learn from these experiences?
- How does the knowledge that God is all-knowing and wise affect my daily decisions and actions?
- In what ways can I apply the principle that God teaches and disciplines those He loves, as mentioned in Psalms 94:12, to my own life and relationships?
- How can I balance the idea of God's sovereignty and discipline with the concept of human free will, and what are the implications for my faith?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:10
He that chastiseth the Heathen,.... As he did the old world, by bringing a flood upon it, and sweeping away its inhabitants at once; and Sodom and Gomorrah, by raining fire and brimstone upon them,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:10
He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know? He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 94:10
He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? He who, when he pleaseth, can and doth punish the Gentiles or nations of the world, is he not able to punish you for your wicked speeches and actions? Or, He that instructeth or teacheth (as this word signifies, , &c.) the nations, (not only the Jews, but all other people, all mankind, as this clause is explained by the next, he that teacheth man knowledge.) shall not he correct or reprove? and therefore must not he discern and know all your hard speeches and wicked actions? Thus the consequent seems to be put for the antecedent, as is frequent in Scripture, and that not without emphasis, to imply that God does not know their sins with a simple or speculative knowledge, but so as to proceed upon that knowledge to judge and punish them. He that teacheth man knowledge, by giving him understanding, and the knowledge of many excellent things by the light of nature, shall not he know? to wit, men’ s thoughts, of which see ; and their words and actions, of which he spoke ,7. These words are not in the Hebrew text, but are easily understood out of the foregoing clause. And the like defects we find elsewhere, as , compared with , especially in vehement commotions of the mind, when a man’ s passion stops his speech, as it is here, and , and in other authors.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:10
Psalms 94:10 He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, [shall not he know]?Ver. 10. He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct?] Qui totis gentibus non parcit, vos non redarguet? He that punisheth profane nations that know him not, shall he spare you? Amos 3:2. Shall not tribulation and anguish be upon the Jew first? Romans 2:9. The Chaldee thus paraphraseth, He that gave a law to his people, shall he not punish them when they transgress it? He that teacheth man knowledge] Shall not he know? is to be supplied to make sense. The psalmist seemeth so displeased at men’ s doubting or denying of this, that he could not perfect his sentence, through passion of mind. Some causes, indeed, do give that which themselves have not; as the lifeless heaven enliveneth, the dull whetstone sharpeneth.
But here it is far otherwise, and woe be to such as act not accordingly, Isaiah 29:15.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 94:10
(10) He that chastiseth.—Or, He who instructeth. The thought to some extent anticipates St. Paul’s teaching about the divine education of the heathen, in Romans 1.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:10
Verse 10. He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct?] YOU, who are heathens, and heathens of the most abandoned kind. He that teacheth man knowledge] We here supply shall not he know? But this is not acknowledged by the original, nor by any of the Versions. Indeed it is not necessary; for either the words contain a simple proposition, "It is he who teacheth man knowledge," or this clause should be read in connexion with Psalms 94:11: "Jehovah, who teacheth man knowledge, knoweth the devices of man, that they are vanity." As he teaches knowledge to man, must he not know all the reasonings and devices of the human heart?
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:10
10. He that instructeth the nations, shall not he rebuke?] The word rendered chastiseth in A.V. includes the ideas of instruction, admonition, discipline, chastisement (LXX ὁπαιδεύων, Vulg. qui corripit, Jer. qui erudit). That rendered correct means to reprove, rebuke, call to account, punish (Psalms 50:21). This noteworthy passage stands almost by itself in the O.T. in its explicit assertion that there is a divine education of the nations, analogous to the divine education of Israel (Deuteronomy 8:5, &c.), an education which must involve fatherly correction and chastisement (Proverbs 3:12). It anticipates the teaching of St Paul in Romans 1:20; Romans 2:14-15. Yet long before this, Amos had implicitly taught that a measure of moral knowledge is possessed by the heathen, for the right use of which they are responsible (Amos 1, 2). Cp. also Psalms 65:2, and the general purport of the Book of Jonah. he that teacheth &c.] We expect a question such as A.V. supplies, to complete the sentence, shall not he know? But instead of putting the question the poet breaks off abruptly, and substitutes the comprehensive affirmation of Psa 94:11. It is prosaic to render as R.V., “even he that teacheth &c.”
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:10
He that chastiseth the heathen - More literally, “Shall not the Reprover of nations - shall he not chastise - he that teaches man knowledge?” The idea is, that God exercises a government over the
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 94:10
10. He that chastiseth the heathen—That is, It is admitted by you Hebrews that God chastiseth the nations for their idolatry, and shall he not correct his own people also for the same sin?
Sermons on Psalms 94:10
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Elihu's Exhortation on God's Dealings With Man by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the power and awesomeness of God as seen in the forces of nature, particularly in a lightning storm. He emphasizes how small and helple |
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Threshing - the Lord's Method by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the sower from the Bible. He emphasizes that spiritual understanding is the main point of the parable. The preacher explains t |
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The Precious Blood and the Mighty Hand by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of seeking inspiration from the Holy Spirit. After two weeks of struggling to find a message, he is guided to study love and |
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Perfect Provision by Miles J. Stanford | Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and maturity in Christ, likening it to the process of being fed with solid food rather than milk. He highlights how |
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This Body Fashioned Anew by C.H. Spurgeon | John MacArthur emphasizes the importance of spiritual discernment, which is the ability to distinguish divine truth from error and half-truths, essential for the Christian life. Th |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 10:5 - Part 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the warnings given by the prophet Jeremiah to the people who had forsaken God. He draws parallels between the patterns of rebellion in |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 13:12 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the impending cataclysmic event that will terrorize the world. He describes the inhumanity of man to man that is often seen in war and |