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The Work of His Fingers
Commentators note that describing the heavens as the "work of thy fingers" emphasizes God's intricate skill and artistry, not just raw power. Like a craftsman, God has skillfully arranged ("ordained") the moon and stars with beautiful order. Contemplating the night sky is an invitation to admire the detailed wisdom and craftsmanship of the Creator.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 8:3
18th Century
Theologian
When I consider thy heavens - This means when I contemplate or look upon them. They are called his heavens because he made them, because he …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 8:3
19th Century
Bishop
When I consider. — Literally, see, scan.
Ordained. — Or, as in margin, founded — i.e., c…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 8:2–4
19th Century
Preacher
He, whose voice rolls the stars along, who makes those bright worlds to fly like sparks from the anvil of his omnipotence, how can he stoop so low …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 8:3–4
16th Century
Theologian
As the Hebrew particle כי, ki, often has the same meaning as because or for, and simply affirms a thing, both the Greek …
John Gill
On Psalms 8:3
17th Century
Pastor
When I consider your heavens
Where God dwells, and which he has made; the airy and starry heavens, which are to be s…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 8:3–9
17th Century
Minister
We are to consider the heavens, so that man may in this way be directed to set his affections on things above. What is man, so lowly a creature, th…