Psalms 73:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The wicked deny that God knows or cares about their actions.
The Context of Psalms 73:11
The wicked's denial of divine knowledge and care.
What Does Psalms 73:11 Mean?
The wicked do not merely ignore God; they repudiate his omniscience. 'How doth God know?'—the question is one of practical atheism. They live as though the Most High is either ignorant or indifferent.
This is the logical endpoint of their rebellion: if the wicked prosper unchecked, then either God lacks knowledge or lacks concern. The wicked conclude both. This thought, when Asaph entertains it, nearly breaks him.
Psalms 73:11 in the Original Language
יִשְׁמְרוּ (yishmeru)—'How would God know?' implies that knowledge requires presence, attention, or power to act. The wicked assert God's impotence or absence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 73:11
What does Psalms 73:11 mean?
The wicked deny that God knows or cares about their actions.
What is the context of Psalms 73:11?
The wicked's denial of divine knowledge and care.