Psalms 103:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 103:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He made known his ways unto Moses, His doings unto the children of Israel.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He made known his ways unto Moses, His doings unto the children of Israel.
Psalms 103:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 103

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7He made known his ways unto Moses, His doings unto the children of Israel.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He made known his ways unto Moses, etc.] The ways in which he himself walks, the steps and methods which he has taken to show forth his glory; his way in creation, and the order of it, as in (<010101>Genesis 1:1-31), for though, by the light of nature, it might be known that God created all things; yet, without a revelation from him, it could never have been known in what manner he made them, and the peculiar work of each of the six days, in which they were made; this was made known to Moses; as also his way in providence, which sometimes is in the deep, and past finding out: Moses was made acquainted with the methods of divine Providence, with many special instances of it, relating both to…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He made known his ways unto Moses - This is another ground of praise - that God had “revealed his will;” that this had been done in an indubitable manner to Moses; and that these revelations had been recorded by him for the instruction and guidance of his people. The word “ways” here means his laws; his methods of administration; the principles on which he governs mankind, and the conditions on which he will save people. There is no higher ground of gratitude to God than the fact that he has given a revelation to mankind. His acts unto the children of Israel - His methods of doing things have been made known to them; and his acts - his interpositions - have been in their favor. return to…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“103:7-8 The Lord revealed himself to Moses in distinctive ways that ensured his relationship with his people (see Exod 34:6-7; Num 14:18).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“He made: Psa 77:20, 105:26-45; Exo 19:8, Exo 19:20, Exo 20:21, Exo 24:2-4; Num 12:7; Deu 34:10; Neh 9:14; Isa 63:11, Isa 63:12; Joh 5:45-47; Acts 7:35-60 his acts: Psa 78:5, Psa 147:19 Psalms 103:8”
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