Psalms 105:27
They shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.
Original Language Analysis
שָֽׂמוּ
They shewed
H7760
שָֽׂמוּ
They shewed
Strong's:
H7760
Word #:
1 of 7
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
דִּבְרֵ֣י
H1697
דִּבְרֵ֣י
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
3 of 7
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֹתוֹתָ֑יו
his signs
H226
אֹתוֹתָ֑יו
his signs
Strong's:
H226
Word #:
4 of 7
a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc
וּ֝מֹפְתִ֗ים
among them and wonders
H4159
וּ֝מֹפְתִ֗ים
among them and wonders
Strong's:
H4159
Word #:
5 of 7
a miracle; by implication, a token or omen
Historical Context
The ten plagues (Exod 7-12) systematically demonstrated Yahweh's superiority over Egyptian deities and Pharaoh's claimed divinity. Each plague attacked specific aspects of Egyptian religion and economy.
Questions for Reflection
- How do God's signs and wonders in Scripture strengthen your faith in His power and purposes?
- What 'signs' has God given in your life that point others to His reality and authority?
Analysis & Commentary
Moses and Aaron performed God's 'signs' (dibrei othot, literally 'words of signs') and 'wonders in the land of Ham.' The plagues demonstrated God's power over Egypt and its gods. 'Signs' pointed beyond themselves to God's authority and purpose. 'Wonders' (mophetim) induced awe. These miraculous demonstrations validated Moses' divine commission and revealed God's supremacy. Christ performed signs (John 2:11) pointing to His identity. The Reformed understanding of miracles sees them as God authenticating His messengers and message, not as ends in themselves.