Psalms 103:7
What does Psalms 103:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 103:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 103:7 means
This verse provides a historical example of God's righteous dealings, recalling His revelation to Moses and the children of Israel. By making His "ways" known to Moses—His principles, laws, and moral character—and His "doings" (mighty acts) to Israel, God demonstrated His holy nature and His covenant faithfulness. This specific reference grounds God's universal righteousness in His historical interaction with His chosen people, showcasing His intentional self-revelation.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He made known his ways unto Moses, His doings unto the children of Israel.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He made known his ways unto Moses, His doings unto the children of Israel.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He gave knowledge of his way to Moses, and made his acts clear to the children of Israel.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862He maketh known His ways to Moses, To the sons of Israel His acts.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752At thy rebuke they shall flee: at the voice of thy thunder they shall fear.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
Context
Serving as a historical anchor, this verse follows the general declaration of God's righteous acts in verse 6 by offering a concrete example: His revelation to Moses and Israel. This specific historical reference prepares the reader for the subsequent verses (8-10), which further elaborate on God's character of mercy and slowness to anger, demonstrating how His ways were revealed and understood through these past interactions.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 99:7
He spake unto them in the pillar of cloud: They kept his testimonies, And the statute that he gave them.
- Psalms 105:26
He sent Moses his servant, AndAaron whom he had chosen.
- Exodus 24:2
and Moses alone shall come near unto Jehovah; but they shall not come near; neither shall the people go up with him.
- Exodus 19:8
And all the people answered together, and said, All that Jehovah hath spoken we will do. And Moses reported the words of the people unto Jehovah.
- Acts 7:35
This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? him hath God sent to be both a ruler and a deliverer with the hand of the angel that appeared to him in the bush.
- Psalms 78:5
For he established a testimony in Jacob, And appointed a law in Israel, Which he commanded our fathers, That they should make them known to their children;
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