The Acts Of Worship - Speak (Part 1)
When we are told to speak of His wonders, I think it’s interesting how all the different translations handle the specific Hebrew word that the Bible uses. They all tell us to speak, tell or say something about God’s wonders. I think it’s worth noting that the idea of telling goes much deeper than just speaking or relating something.
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The Acts Of Worship - Speak (Part 1)
1 Chronicles 16:9
“Speak of all His wonders.”
When we are told to speak of His wonders, I think it’s interesting how all the different translations handle the specific Hebrew word that the Bible uses. They all tell us to speak, tell or say something about God’s wonders. I think it’s worth noting that the idea of telling goes much deeper than just speaking or relating something.
There is a thoughtful depth to this word (siyach). It harbors a very emotional plea to what is being spoken. It’s the same word used by Hannah to express her “great concern” in being childless and by Job when he “complains” to God about his plight.
1 Samuel 1:16
“Do not consider your maidservant as a worthless woman, for I have spoken until now out of my great concern and provocation.”
Job 9:27-28
“Though I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my sad countenance and be cheerful,’ I am afraid of all my pains.”
Do you see the urgency and emotion in this word? It often indicates pondering or meditation. In fact, David uses that very idea in the Psalms.
Psalms 145:5
“On the glorious splendor of Your majesty and on Your wonderful works, I will meditate.”
Tomorrow: What that tells us about how we should respond to the wonders of our God.
