Psalms 115:6
Psalms 115:6 Meaning and Explanation
“They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Idols have ears and noses but cannot hear prayer or perceive anything.
The Context of Psalms 115:6
Continuation of the idol's sensory paralysis—it cannot receive or respond.
What Does Psalms 115:6 Mean?
Ears and noses complete the sensory portrait. An idol has the shape and semblance of something alive, but it hears nothing—not praise, not petition, not the cries of its worshippers.
A god who cannot hear is no god at all. Worship assumes a listening deity; an idol's silence is absolute proof of its helplessness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 115:6
What does Psalms 115:6 mean?
Idols have ears and noses but cannot hear prayer or perceive anything.
What is the context of Psalms 115:6?
Continuation of the idol's sensory paralysis—it cannot receive or respond.