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Psalms 115:6 Cross-References

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They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:

Psalms 115:6 (KJV)

Commentary on Psalms 115:6

They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not. The anatomical inventory continues with ears (oznayim, אָזְנַיִם) and noses (af, אַף). Deaf idols cannot hear prayers, vows, or cries for help. This contrasts sharply with Israel's God, whose ears are open to righteous prayers (Psalm 34:15; 1 Peter 3:12) and who hears the groaning of the oppressed (Exodus 2:24).The mention of noses unable to smell may seem odd until we recall that sacrificial worship involved burning incense and animals. Genesis 8:21 says the LORD 'smelled a sweet savour' from Noah's sacrifice—anthropomorp...

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