Psalms 147:4
He determines the number of the stars; He calls them each by name.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
In Context
3He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.
Cross References
Psalms 8:3When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place—
Isaiah 40:26Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
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 →