Psalms 94:7
Psalms 94:7 in Multiple Translations
They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.”
Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
And they say, Jehovah will not see, Neither will the God of Jacob consider.
And they say, Jah will not see it, the God of Jacob will not give thought to it.
They say, “The Lord can't see what we're doing. Israel's God doesn't pay any attention to us.”
Yet they say, The Lord shall not see: neither will the God of Iaakob regard it.
And they say, 'Jehovah doth not see, And the God of Jacob doth not consider.'
They say, “The LORD will not see, neither will Jacob’s God consider.”
Yet they say, The LORD will not see, neither will the God of Jacob regard it .
For he is the Lord our God: and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand.
Those wicked people say, “Yahweh does not see anything; so the God whom those Israelis worship does not see the evil things that we do.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 94:7
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Psalms 94:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ֭/יֹּ֣אמְרוּ
לֹ֣א
יִרְאֶה
יָּ֑הּ
וְ/לֹא
יָ֝בִ֗ין
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
יַעֲקֹֽב
וַ֭/יֹּ֣אמְרוּ
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִרְאֶה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
יָּ֑הּ
Yâhh
H3050
LORD
N-proper
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יָ֝בִ֗ין
bîyn
H995
to understand
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 94:7
וַ֭/יֹּ֣אמְרוּ
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
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.
יִרְאֶה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
יָּ֑הּ
Yâhh
H3050
"LORD"
N-proper
Jah is a shortened form of the name LORD, used in many compounds, such as names ending in -iah or -jah. It appears in the Bible as a way to refer to God.
Definition: A shortened form of the name ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) used in many compounds as the letters 'Je' or 'jah'
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in '-iah,' '-jah.' See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 118:17; Psalms 68:5.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | 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.
יָ֝בִ֗ין
bîyn
H995
"to understand"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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.
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 94:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 94:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 94:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 94:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 94:7
- Sermons on Psalms 94:7
Context — The LORD Will Not Forget His People
5They crush Your people, O LORD; they oppress Your heritage.
6They kill the widow and the foreigner; they murder the fatherless.
7They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.”
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?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 10:11–13 | He says to himself, “God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.” Arise, O LORD! Lift up Your hand, O God! Do not forget the helpless. Why has the wicked man renounced God? He says to himself, “You will never call me to account.” |
| 2 | Luke 18:3–4 | And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men, |
| 3 | Zephaniah 1:12 | And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men settled in complacency, who say to themselves, ‘The LORD will do nothing, either good or bad.’ |
| 4 | Isaiah 29:15 | Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” |
| 5 | Ezekiel 8:12 | “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? For they are saying, ‘The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land.’” |
| 6 | Job 22:12–13 | Is not God as high as the heavens? Look at the highest stars, how lofty they are! Yet you say: ‘What does God know? Does He judge through thick darkness? |
| 7 | Ezekiel 9:9 | He replied, “The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great. The land is full of bloodshed, and the city is full of perversity. For they say, ‘The LORD has forsaken the land; the LORD does not see.’ |
| 8 | Psalms 59:7 | See what they spew from their mouths— sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?” |
Psalms 94:7 Summary
Psalms 94:7 says that some people think God does not see or care about the bad things they are doing. But this is not true - God sees everything and will judge people for their actions (Proverbs 15:3, Psalm 50:21). We should always remember that God is watching and will hold us accountable for what we do. By living with this awareness, we can make better choices and honor God in our daily lives (Romans 2:5-6).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main idea of Psalms 94:7?
The main idea of Psalms 94:7 is that some people believe God is not aware of or concerned about the evil deeds they are committing, as stated in the verse, 'They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.”' This idea is also found in other parts of the Bible, such as Ezekiel 8:12, where it says, 'The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land.'
Is it true that God does not see or pay heed to evil?
No, it is not true that God does not see or pay heed to evil, as stated in Psalms 94:7. In fact, the Bible says in Proverbs 15:3, 'The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.' God is always aware of what is happening and will ultimately bring justice to those who do evil.
Why do people think God does not see or care about their actions?
People may think God does not see or care about their actions because they want to justify their sinful behavior, as seen in Psalms 94:7. However, the Bible teaches that God is holy and just, and He will not tolerate sin forever, as stated in Psalm 50:21, 'You thought I was just like you, but I will rebuke you and lay out the case before you.'
What is the consequence of thinking God does not see or care?
The consequence of thinking God does not see or care is that people may continue to sin without fear of judgment, as mentioned in Psalms 94:7. However, the Bible warns that God will judge all people for their actions, and those who do not repent will face His wrath, as stated in Romans 2:5-6, 'But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when His righteous judgment will be revealed.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have thought or acted as if God was not watching or caring about my actions?
- How does the idea that God sees and knows everything I do affect my daily life and decisions?
- What are some sinful tendencies or habits in my life that I need to repent of, knowing that God sees and will judge me for them?
- How can I cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence and judgment in my life, and live in a way that honors Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:7
Yet they say, the Lord shall not see,.... The blood they shed, the murders they commit, the mischief they do, the wickedness they are guilty of, so flattering themselves with impunity; such atheism
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:7
Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 94:7
Their impunity and prosperity in their impious and barbarous practices make them ready to doubt of or to deny the providence of God in the government of his church and of the world. The God of Jacob; so they call him sarcastically; he who taketh that name to himself, but hath no regard to his people, but gives up his Jacob to the spoil, and to the rage of their enemies.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:7
Psalms 94:7 Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard [it].Ver. 7. Yet they say, The Lord shall not see] To all other their enormities they added this, that they denied a Divine providence, and professed profaneness. Irridendum vero, curam agere rerum humanarum illud quicquid est summum, saith Pliny, lib. 2, c. 7, delivering the sense of all other atheists.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 94:7
(7) The Lord.—In original, “Jah.” This carelessness of heaven to injustice and crime, which, in the mouth of the heathen (or, perhaps, of apostate Jews), appeared so monstrous to the Hebrews, was a doctrine of the philosophy of ancient times. It appears in the saying of Seneca: “Stoicus deus nec cor nec caput habet.” And in the Homeric hymn to Demeter men are represented as only enduring the gifts of the gods because they are stronger, and give only grudgingly. (Comp. Lucretius, 1:45.) The feeling has been well caught in Tennyson’s Lotus Eaters:“Let us swear an oath, and keep it with an equal mind, In the hollow Lotus-land to live and lie reclined, On the hills like gods together, careless of mankind.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:7
Verse 7. The Lord shall not see] This was either the language of infidelity or insult. Indeed, what could the Babylonians know of the true God? They might consider him as the God of a district or province, who knew nothing and did nothing out of his own territories.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:7
7. And they say, Jah doth not see, Neither doth the God of Jacob consider. They proclaim their contempt for Israel’s God as one who is either ignorant of the sufferings of His people or indifferent to them (Psalms 10:11; Psalms 10:13; Psalms 59:7). He is in their estimation but one among many gods of the nations (Isaiah 36:18 ff.).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:7
Yet they say - By their conduct; or, they seem to say. The Lord shall not see - In the original, יה Yâhh. This is an abbreviation of the word יהוה Yahweh. See Psalms 68:4, note; Psalms 83:18, note.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 94:7
7. They say, The Lord shall not see—This, and the corresponding statement, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it, is a reproachful taunt upon the Hebrews, implying that their God has abandoned
Sermons on Psalms 94:7
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Who Sees Us? Who Will Know? by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks addresses the prevalence of atheism in the hearts of sinners, illustrating how various forms of idolatry replace God in their lives, such as wealth, pleasure, and amb |
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The Cry of Sodom and Gomorrah (Kwasizabantu) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares his personal testimony of being a former homosexual who was saved by the Lord. He expresses his concern and frustration with the acceptance and |
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Jesus Christ My Glory by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the corrupt state of the world, drawing parallels between the present day and the biblical times. The preacher emphasizes that God's nature |
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The Question by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe delves into Psalms 10:1-13, exploring the profound question of 'Why?' that David raises three times in this psalm. He contrasts the atheist, rationalist, and legalis |
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(The Missing Messages in Today's Christianity) You Who Have Failed Will Be a Blessing by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the characteristics of the Apostle Paul, emphasizing that he did not possess physical attractiveness but was chosen by God to be a mighty Apos |
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Rejoicing in the Lord by A.W. Pink | The preacher emphasizes the importance of being alert and watchful, drawing from the Greek word 'gregoreuo' which means to be vigilant and ready to respond to external influences, |
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Day 18, Matthew 18 by David Servant | David Servant preaches on the humility of children as a model for those going to heaven, emphasizing the importance of humbling oneself, acknowledging sins, repenting, and living i |