Psalms 94:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The one who created the ear, doesn't he hear? The one who formed the eye, doesn't he see?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is pointing out that God, who created our ability to hear and see, certainly has these abilities himself, and even more perfectly than we do.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of Psalms is a collection of songs and prayers used in ancient Israelite worship, many attributed to King David and written over centuries of Israel's history. In Psalm 94, the psalmist is lamenting the oppression by the wicked and calling on God for justice, emphasizing His role as the ultimate judge. This verse uses rhetorical questions about God's creation of human senses to highlight His omniscience and power in the face of human arrogance.

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