Psalms 105:27

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 105:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They set among them his signs, And wonders in the land of Ham.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They set among them his signs, And wonders in the land of Ham.
Psalms 105:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 105

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27They set among them his signs, And wonders in the land of Ham.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“They showed his signs among them, etc.] The Egyptians to whom they were sent; that is, Moses and Aaron did. In the original it is, “the words of his signs” f1505. They declared the words of God to them, that he would do such signs and wonders among them; or inflict such plagues upon them, in case they did not let Israel go: or they performed them according to the word of the Lord, as he commanded them, as well as taught the doctrines and instructions to be learned from them. The Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions render it in the singular number, though contrary to the Hebrew text, and understand it of God, “he put the words of his signs in them”; in Moses and Aaron; or gave them orders…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They shewed his signs among them - literally, “They placed among them the words of his signs.” So the margin. The reference is to the miracles performed in Egypt in bringing calamities upon the Egyptians to induce them to permit the children of Israel to go out from their bondage. They were the agents in setting these wonders before the Egyptians. The term words is employed here - “the words of his signs” - to keep up the idea that it was by the command of God that this was done, or by his word. It was by no power of their own, but only by the authority of God. And wonders in the land of Ham - Miracles. Things suited to produce astonishment. See Psalms 105:5. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“They: Psa 78:43-51, Psa 135:8, Psa 135:9; Exod. 7:1-11:10; Deu 4:34; Neh 9:10, Neh 9:11; Isa 63:11, Isa 63:12; Jer 32:20, Jer 32:21 his signs: Heb. words of his signs wonders: Psa 105:23, Psa 106:22 Psalms 105:28”
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