Bible Strands
Psalms 107:24
They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses a community recounting the experience of merchants who launched ships on the mighty waters and witnessed divine action during a storm. The passage describes observers who looked upon the sea and recorded what they saw.
The words — מַעֲשֵׂי (ma'asei) translates literally to "works," and נִפְלְאוֹתָיו (nifle'otav) means "His wonders." These terms anchor the verse's direct report of observed divine activity.
The thread — The motif of God's works in the sea appears in Psalms 95:5, Job 38:8, and Psalms 104:24. These references trace a consistent biblical pattern of locating divine sovereignty and creative power within the waters.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to acknowledge observed divine action rather than treat the sea as a neutral space. Readers must confront the demand to recognize God's authority when His works manifest in the deep.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.
Cross-references
- Psalms 95:5 The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land.
- Job 38:8 Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb,
- Psalms 104:24 How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.