Psalms 147:4
He counteth the nomber of the starres, and calleth them all by their names.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
In Context
3He healeth those that are broken in heart, and bindeth vp their sores.
5Great is our Lord, and great is his power: his wisdome is infinite.
Cross References
Psalms 8:3When I beholde thine heauens, euen the workes of thy fingers, the moone and the starres which thou hast ordeined,
Isaiah 40:26Lift vp your eyes on hie, and beholde who hath created these things, and bringeth out their armies by nomber, and calleth them all by names? by the greatnesse of his power and mightie strength nothing faileth.
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 →