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Psalm 115

Psalm 115:7

To Your Name Be the Glory · Psalm 115:1–18
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Translations

Modern
…they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats.
Traditional
They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.
Literal
…they have hands and they do not feel; they have feet and they do not walk; and they do not utter by their throat.
Latin
Manus habent, et non palpabunt; pedes habent, et non ambulabunt; non clamabunt in gutture suo.

Original

Hebrew
English
…they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats.

Notes

Psalms 115:4–11
Psalms 115:1–18

This is a song of thanksgiving for God's blessings. The community gives all glory to the Lord, the true source of hope and blessing. Those who trust in idols feel great disappointment. The Creator's blessing extends to future generations (Psalm 115:14), especially to the priests (115:12).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Uniqueness

Parallels

Psalm 135:1–21

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallel Hallelujah Idols, Idolatry Monotheism Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Idol: Made of Gold Idolatry: Objects of Described as Senseless Idols Idolatry: Vain and Foolish The Hands: Operations of, Mentioned: Feeling