King James Version
Psalms 147:4 in the King James Version says “He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 147 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.”
Psalms 147:4 · KJV
The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. wounds: Heb. griefs
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. his: Heb. of his understanding there is no number
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He telleth”
H4487properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll
“the number”
H4557a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“them all by their names”
H8034an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
“he calleth”
H7121to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
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