Psalms 19:3

Authorized King James Version

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There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

Original Language Analysis

אֵֽין H369
אֵֽין
Strong's: H369
Word #: 1 of 7
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
אֹ֭מֶר There is no speech H562
אֹ֭מֶר There is no speech
Strong's: H562
Word #: 2 of 7
a promise, a saying
וְאֵ֣ין H369
וְאֵ֣ין
Strong's: H369
Word #: 3 of 7
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
דְּבָרִ֑ים nor language H1697
דְּבָרִ֑ים nor language
Strong's: H1697
Word #: 4 of 7
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
בְּ֝לִ֗י H1097
בְּ֝לִ֗י
Strong's: H1097
Word #: 5 of 7
properly, failure, i.e., nothing or destruction; usually (with preposition) without, not yet, because not, as long as, etc
נִשְׁמָ֥ע is not heard H8085
נִשְׁמָ֥ע is not heard
Strong's: H8085
Word #: 6 of 7
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
קוֹלָֽם׃ where their voice H6963
קוֹלָֽם׃ where their voice
Strong's: H6963
Word #: 7 of 7
a voice or sound

Analysis & Commentary

Creation's speech has 'no speech' and 'no words,' their voice 'not heard.' This paradox indicates non-verbal communication—creation testifies without audible language yet communicates clearly. The revelation is universal, transcending language barriers. This demonstrates that God's existence and attributes are evident to all people in all cultures (Romans 1:20), leaving humanity without excuse for unbelief.

Historical Context

Written in context where multiple languages and nations existed, yet all could perceive creation's testimony regardless of linguistic differences.

Questions for Reflection