What is the meaning of Psalm 139:6? Such knowledge - David has just marveled that the Lord “searches” and “knows” him completely (Psalm 139:1–5). - The “knowledge” in view is God’s exhaustive awareness of every thought, word, and action—past, present, and future. - Scripture consistently affirms that God’s omniscience is real and literal: “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight” (Hebrews 4:13). - Like Job, who confessed, “Surely I spoke of things I did not understand” (Job 42:3), David recognizes that this divine insight is beyond any human data-gathering or intuition. is too wonderful for me - “Wonderful” carries the sense of mind-stretching, awe-inspiring beauty. David is not intimidated but overwhelmed with worshipful delight. - Similar exclamations appear elsewhere: “O LORD my God, You have performed many wonders for us” (Psalm 40:5); “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” (Romans 11:33). - The verse invites us to respond the same way—celebrating God’s greatness rather than trying to reduce it to manageable proportions. - Wonder protects us from pride: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6). too lofty for me to attain - “Lofty” reminds us of God’s transcendence. His thoughts are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). - No amount of study, technology, or philosophical probing can bridge the Creator-creature gap. “Can you fathom the deep things of God?” (Job 11:7). - Recognizing limits is freeing. David echoes the peaceful surrender of Psalm 131:1—“I do not occupy myself with things too great or too marvelous for me”. - Yet God graciously reveals what we need to know (Deuteronomy 29:29) and invites us to trust Him with what remains “unattainable.” summary Psalm 139:6 captures the worshipful awe that arises when we contemplate God’s perfect, personal knowledge of us. David exults that such omniscience is real, beautiful, and far beyond human reach. Our response is humble wonder, joyful acknowledgment of God’s transcendence, and confident trust in the One whose understanding is limitless even as ours is finite. |
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