Psalms 139:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist is overwhelmed by the magnitude of God's knowledge.
The Context of Psalms 139:6
The psalmist pauses to acknowledge the incomprehensibility of God's knowledge.
What Does Psalms 139:6 Mean?
The shift here is from affirmation to astonishment. 'Too wonderful' suggests something so extraordinary it exceeds human capacity to fully grasp. The psalmist acknowledges that while he has declared what God knows, the reality of that knowledge is beyond his comprehension. This is not skepticism but humility before the infinite.
'High, I cannot attain unto it' uses the metaphor of elevation: God's knowledge is elevated above the psalmist's reach, like a mountain peak impossible to climb. The psalmist cannot raise himself to the level where he might fully understand divine omniscience. This admission of limitation is the appropriate human response to encountering the absolute nature of God.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 139:6
What does Psalms 139:6 mean?
The psalmist is overwhelmed by the magnitude of God's knowledge.
What is the context of Psalms 139:6?
The psalmist pauses to acknowledge the incomprehensibility of God's knowledge.