Psalms 115:7 Meaning and Explanation
“They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Idols have limbs and voice organs but cannot act, move, or communicate.
The Context of Psalms 115:7
The final inventory seals the case against idol-worship.
What Does Psalms 115:7 Mean?
The inventory extends to agency: hands that do not grasp, feet that do not walk, throats that do not speak. An idol is frozen in place, incapable of intervention in the world or dialogue with its worshippers.
This complete paralysis—sensory, motor, and verbal—proves that idols are objects, not agents. They cannot help, protect, judge, guide, or answer. They are silent and still.
Psalms 115:7 in the Original Language
יְהוֹמוּ (y'homu), 'speak/utter' — literally 'make a murmuring sound,' emphasizing that even vocalization is impossible for the idol.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 115:7
What does Psalms 115:7 mean?
Idols have limbs and voice organs but cannot act, move, or communicate.
What is the context of Psalms 115:7?
The final inventory seals the case against idol-worship.