Psalms 109:27

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 109:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “That they may know that this is thy hand; [That] thou, Jehovah, hast done it.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

That they may know that this is thy hand; [That] thou, Jehovah, hast done it.
Psalms 109:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 109

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27That they may know that this is thy hand; [That] thou, Jehovah, hast done it.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“That they may know that this is thy hand, etc.] Which inflicted vengeance, and executed judgments on Judas and the Jews, as before imprecated: so the Targum, “that they may know that this is thy stroke;” or which was concerned in all the sorrows and sufferings of the Messiah, which could never have come upon him had it not been the will of God; it was his hand and council that determined it, or men could never have effected it; (see <440428>Acts 4:28 <431911>John 19:11), or which wrought deliverance and salvation as before prayed for; (see <19B821>Psalm 118:21-23). That thou, Lord, hast done it: one or other, or all the above things; the finger of God was to be seen in them; particularly in…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“That they may know that this is thy hand - That this has been done by thee; that it has all occurred under thy direction, or has been ordered by thee. The reference seems to be particularly to God’s interposition: “Let it be manifest to all that thou hast interposed in my behalf; that thou hast undertaken for me; that thou art my Friend.” He desired an interposition from God that he might be vindicated before all his enemies. That thou, Lord, hast done it - Let it be such an interposition that it will be manifest to all that no other one but God could have done this. 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
“Psa 17:13, Psa 17:14, Psa 64:8, Psa 64:9, Psa 126:2; Exo 8:19; Num 16:28-30; Sa1 17:46, Sa1 17:47; Kg1 18:36, Kg1 18:37; Job 37:7; Act 2:32-36, Act 4:16 Psalms 109:28”
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