Psalms 77:14
Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.
Original Language Analysis
הָ֭אֵל
Thou art the God
H410
הָ֭אֵל
Thou art the God
Strong's:
H410
Word #:
2 of 7
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
עֹ֣שֵׂה
that doest
H6213
עֹ֣שֵׂה
that doest
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
3 of 7
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הוֹדַ֖עְתָּ
thou hast declared
H3045
הוֹדַ֖עְתָּ
thou hast declared
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
5 of 7
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
Cross References
Psalms 136:4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.Daniel 6:27He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.Exodus 13:14And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage:Exodus 15:11Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?Isaiah 51:9Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon?Psalms 72:18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.Revelation 15:3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.Exodus 15:6Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.Isaiah 52:10The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.Psalms 106:8Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
Historical Context
The primary "wonders" reference the Exodus miracles: plagues, Red Sea crossing, manna, water from rock. These weren't merely impressive displays but revelatory acts making God known to nations (Exodus 9:16, 15:14-16). Joshua 2:9-11 records Canaanites' terror at hearing of God's works. The New Testament applies this: Christ's miracles manifested His glory (John 2:11).
Questions for Reflection
- How do God's past "wonders" (both biblical and personal) strengthen present faith?
- In what ways does God intend His mighty works to be "declared among the people"—what is your role in this?
- How do Christ's miracles supremely reveal God's character, and how does the resurrection surpass all other wonders?
Analysis & Commentary
The psalmist declares: "Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people" (Hebrew atah ha-El oseh fele hit-hoda va-amim uzzekha). "Doest wonders" (Hebrew oseh fele) emphasizes God's miraculous interventions—works that transcend natural causation. "Declared thy strength" indicates that God's mighty acts reveal His character and power to nations. Miracles serve theological purpose: manifesting God's reality and authority. The verse moves from personal faith (vv.1-12) to confessional proclamation (vv.13-20).