King James Version
What Does Psalms 94:8 Mean?
“Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?”
Context
6
They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
7
Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
8
Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
9
He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?
10
He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know?
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(8-10) The reality of a Divine Providence is proved both from nature and history—from the physical constitution of man and the moral government of the world. The psalmist’s question is as powerful against modern atheism, under whatever philosophy it shelters itself, as against that of his day. Whatever the source of physical life or moral sense, their *existence *proves the prior existence of an original mind and will.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 94:8 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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