King James Version
Psalms 73:11 in the King James Version says “And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 73 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?”
Psalms 73:11 · KJV
They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“know”
H3045to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
“How doth God”
H410strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
“and is there”
H3426there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
“in the most High”
H5945an elevation, i.e., (adjectively) lofty (comparatively); as title, the supreme
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