What is the meaning of Psalm 50:11? I know every bird in the mountains • “I know every bird of the mountains” reminds us that God’s knowledge is personal and exhaustive. Not a single sparrow escapes His notice (Matthew 10:29–31, Luke 12:6–7). • This phrase declares His omniscience: He perceives the hidden nests on isolated peaks just as clearly as the affairs of nations (Psalm 139:1–4, Job 34:21). • Because He knows, He also cares. Job 38:41 says, “Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God?”—showing His daily involvement in sustaining life. • The Shepherd imagery of John 10:14 (“I am the good shepherd; I know My sheep and My sheep know Me”) underscores that His knowing is relational, not merely informational. and the creatures of the field are Mine • Ownership follows knowledge: “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof” (Psalm 24:1). Every grazing deer and unseen insect belongs to Him (Psalm 104:24–30). • This claim establishes God’s sovereign rights. In Exodus 19:5 He declares, “All the earth is Mine,” forming the basis for covenant obedience. • Because all creatures are His, worship must be sincere, not transactional. He does not depend on sacrifices for provision (Psalm 50:9–10); instead, sacrifices express our recognition of His ownership (Romans 12:1). • God’s ownership comforts His people. If He owns and tends even the wild animals, He surely provides for those who trust Him (Matthew 6:26, Philippians 4:19). summary Psalm 50:11 affirms that the Lord both fully knows and fully owns every creature. His omniscience guarantees attentive care, while His sovereignty demands heartfelt worship and trust. Recognizing His intimate rule over mountains and fields invites us to rest in His provision and honor Him with willing obedience. |
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