Psalms 33:13

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 33:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men;
Psalms 33:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 33

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13Jehovah looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men;

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] our garners [may be] full, affording all manner of store, etc.] Or “our corners”f1933, the corners of their houses, as Aben Ezra and Kimchi; the nooks that were in them might be full of provisions for the supply of the family; or that their barns and granaries might be full of all kind of corn, as wheat, rye, barley, etc. which might be sufficient from year to year, as the Targum; plenty of all food is intended, in opposition to a scarcity, dearth, and famine, (<200309>Proverbs 3:9,10 <290117>Joel 1:17); that so there might be enough for increasing families. Spiritually it may design that large provision of grace in the churches of Christ, and the fulness of the blessings of the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“looketh--intently (Isa 14:16).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The Lord looketh from heaven - heaven is represented as his abode or dwelling; and from that place he is represented as looking down upon all the nations of the earth. The meaning here is, that he sees all that dwell upon the earth, and that, therefore, all that worship him are under his eye. He knows their wants, and he will watch over them to protect them. It is not merely to the abstract truth that God sees all who dwell upon the earth that the psalmist means to refer; but that those who are his friends, or who worship him, are all under his eye, so as to enjoy his watchful care and attention. He beholdeth all the sons of men - All the descendants of “Adam,” for this is the original.…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“All men - Although he hath a relation to Israel, yet he hath a general care over all mankind, all whose hearts and ways he observes. Psalms 33:15”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“33:13-19 From the heavens, the Lord searches out and cares for anyone who fears him (see 14:2-3).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“looketh: Psa 11:4, Psa 14:2, Psa 102:19; Gen 6:12; Ch2 16:9; Job 28:24; Pro 15:3; Lam 3:50 beholdeth: Psa 53:2; Jer 23:23, Jer 23:24; Heb 4:13 Psalms 33:14”
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