Psalms 94:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 94:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they say, Jehovah will not see, Neither will the God of Jacob consider.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they say, Jehovah will not see, Neither will the God of Jacob consider.
Psalms 94:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 94

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7And they say, Jehovah will not see, Neither will the God of Jacob consider.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Yet they say, the Lord shall not see, etc.] The blood they shed, the murders they commit, the mischief they do, the wickedness they are guilty of, so flattering themselves with impunity; such atheism reigns at Rome, but God sees all their abominations, and he will let them know one day that he does behold them; (see <191010>Psalm 10:10,14), neither shall the God of Jacob regard it; the same as before; this title of “the God of Jacob” may be considered either as put in by the psalmist, as an argument strengthening the faith of the church of God; that being their covenant God, he would take notice and care of them, and resent the injuries done them, and avenge them: or else as mentioned by…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Yet they say - By their conduct; or, they seem to say. The Lord shall not see - In the original, יה Yâhh. This is an abbreviation of the word יהוה Yahweh. See Psalms 68:4, note; Psalms 83:18, note. On the impious sentiment here expressed, see the notes at Psalms 10:11. Neither shall the God of Jacob regard it - Implying that God was indifferent to the conduct of people; that he would not punish the wicked; that sinners have nothing to fear at his hand. This sentiment is very common still, either as an article in their creed, or as implied in their conduct. The doctrine of universal salvation is really founded on this opinion; and most people ACT as if it were their belief that the wicked…”
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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
“Of Jacob - He who takes that name to himself, but has no regard to his people. Psalms 94:9”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“94:7 The wicked think that they can get away with their vile acts and speech, foolishly assuming that God isn’t looking or doesn’t care.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they say: Psa 10:11-13, Psa 59:7; Job 22:12, Job 22:13; Isa 29:15; Eze 8:12, Eze 9:9; Zep 1:12; Luk 18:3, Luk 18:4 Psalms 94:8”
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