Psalms 40:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God's works and care toward us are so vast that they cannot be counted or fully declared.
The Context of Psalms 40:5
God's works and care are so abundant they exceed our ability to count or articulate.
What Does Psalms 40:5 Mean?
The psalmist overflows with wonder at God's character—His mighty deeds throughout creation and history, and His intimate thoughts toward His people. The abundance is beyond enumeration; human language and counting fail. Even attempting a list would be futile because the number exceeds comprehension.
'Thoughts toward us' reveals God's personal concern. He is not distant or uncaring. The works prove it—evidence everywhere. The psalmist's inability to express it all is not despair but awe. This abundance is the foundation of confidence that God will help.
Psalms 40:5 in the Original Language
palah (פָּלָה), 'wonderful'—to be extraordinary, separate, distinct; conveys the sense of supernatural singularity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 40:5
What does Psalms 40:5 mean?
God's works and care toward us are so vast that they cannot be counted or fully declared.
What is the context of Psalms 40:5?
God's works and care are so abundant they exceed our ability to count or articulate.