Psalms 147:4
He sees the number of the stars; he gives them all their names.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
In Context
3He makes the broken-hearted well, and puts oil on their wounds.
5Great is our Lord, and great his power; there is no limit to his wisdom.
Cross References
Psalms 8:3\8:2\You have made clear your strength even out of the mouths of babies at the breast, because of those who are against you; so that you may put to shame the cruel and violent man.
Isaiah 40:26Let your eyes be lifted up on high, and see: who has made these? He who sends out their numbered army: who has knowledge of all their names: by whose great strength, because he is strong in power, all of them are in their places.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 147:2-12
A Call to Praise God; Reasons for Praise. 1 Praise ye the Lord : for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. 2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. 4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. 6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. 7… Read the whole commentary →