What is the meaning of Psalm 94:7? They say • The psalmist quotes the arrogant words of the wicked: “They say…”—revealing a deliberate mindset, not a passing doubt. • Psalm 14:1 echoes the same voice: “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” • Psalm 10:11 records it again: “He says to himself, ‘God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.’” • The repetition across the Psalms shows how common and corrosive this denial is, inviting God’s people to recognize and resist it. “The LORD does not see” • This claim attacks God’s omniscience, suggesting His eyes are shut to evil. • Scripture counters emphatically: – Proverbs 15:3: “The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good.” – Jeremiah 23:24: “Can a man hide in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the LORD.” – Psalm 139:1-3 affirms God has “searched me and known me… You discern my thoughts from afar.” • Believing He “does not see” frees the wicked, in their minds, to act without restraint—but it is a lie exposed by the consistent witness of Scripture. “the God of Jacob” • The name highlights God’s covenant faithfulness. He is not a distant deity but the personal God who stood with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Exodus 3:6). • Psalm 46:7 calls Him “the God of Jacob,” a title that reassures His people of His unchanging loyalty. • By invoking this name, the psalmist underscores the insult: the very God who shepherded Jacob is accused of indifference. “pays no heed” • This phrase claims God ignores injustice and won’t act. Scripture answers: – Deuteronomy 32:35: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay.” – Nahum 1:3: “The LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.” – 2 Peter 3:9 reminds us His apparent delay is patience, “not wanting anyone to perish.” • God’s attention is active, not passive. Luke 12:6-7 shows He even counts sparrows and the hairs of our heads, proving nothing escapes His notice. summary Psalm 94:7 records the boastful denial of the wicked, claiming the covenant-keeping LORD neither sees nor cares. Scripture everywhere contradicts that claim, declaring God’s eyes are on all creation, His covenant love remains steadfast, and His justice will surely be executed. Trusting His watchful, faithful character frees believers from fear and calls the arrogant to repentance before the God who truly sees and will act. |
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