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Psalms 115:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 115:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They have hands, but they handle not; Feet have they, but they walk not; Neither speak they through their throat.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They have hands, but they handle not; Feet have they, but they walk not; Neither speak they through their throat.
Psalms 115:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 115

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Their idols are silver and gold, The work of men`s hands.
5They have mouths, but they speak not; Eyes have they, but they see not;
6They have ears, but they hear not; Noses have they, but they smell not;
7They have hands, but they handle not; Feet have they, but they walk not; Neither speak they through their throat.
8They that make them shall be like unto them; Yea, every one that trusteth in them.
9O Israel, trust thou in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.
10O house of Aaron, trust ye in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.
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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 have hands, but they handle not, etc.] So as to feel any thing that is put into their hands; they cannot make use of their hands to stretch them out, and receive anything from their worshippers; nor can they give anything to them: but our God receives and accepts the sacrifices of his people, their prayers and their praises; and opens his hand, and liberally supplies their wants, both in providence and grace. Feet have they, but they walk not; cannot stir from the place where they are, to the assistance of those that call unto them, (<234607>Isaiah 46:7) but our God walks upon the wings of the wind, and is a present help in times of trouble; a God at hand and afar off, and makes haste…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They have mouths ... - They are shaped like people, but have none of the attributes of intelligent beings. return to 'Top of Page'”
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