Psalms 103:7
He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
Original Language Analysis
יוֹדִ֣יעַ
He made known
H3045
יוֹדִ֣יעַ
He made known
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
1 of 6
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
דְּרָכָ֣יו
his ways
H1870
דְּרָכָ֣יו
his ways
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
2 of 6
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
לִבְנֵ֥י
unto the children
H1121
לִבְנֵ֥י
unto the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 6
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
Cross References
Exodus 33:13Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people.Psalms 147:19He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.Psalms 78:11And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.Nehemiah 9:14And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant:Psalms 77:20Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.Deuteronomy 34:10And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,Psalms 99:7He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.Psalms 78:5For 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:Exodus 19:8And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people unto the LORD.Exodus 19:20And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses up to the top of the mount; and Moses went up.
Historical Context
Moses enjoyed unique intimacy with God, speaking 'face to face' (Exod 33:11) and receiving detailed revelation of God's character (Exod 34:6-7). Israel witnessed spectacular miracles but often failed to understand God's deeper purposes behind them.
Questions for Reflection
- Do you seek to know God's ways or merely to see His acts in your life?
- How has Christ's revelation transformed your understanding of God's character?
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Analysis & Commentary
God made known His 'ways' (derek) to Moses and His 'acts' (alilah) to Israel. This distinction is crucial: Israel saw God's miraculous deeds, but Moses understood God's character and patterns. Intimate knowledge of God's ways enables deeper relationship than merely witnessing His acts. The Reformed emphasis on the knowledge of God recognizes that understanding His character and purposes is essential for mature faith. Christ revealed the Father's nature fully (John 14:9), enabling believers to know God's ways intimately.