Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
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Gill's Exposition
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God!.... The word (r) signifies that which is scarce and rare, and not to be attained and enjoyed; see Sa1 3:1; the thoughts and counsels of God are…
Barnes' Notes
Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect - This whole verse is very obscure, but the “idea” in this expression clearly is, “Before I had shape or form thou didst see what I was to be.” The…
It is of great use to us to know the certainty of the things wherein we have been instructed, that we may not only believe them, but be able to tell why we believe them, and to give a reason of the…
Cambridge Bible
my substance, yet being unperfect R.V. mine unperfect substance. The word (gôlem) is a different one from that in Psa 139:139, and denotes the undeveloped embryo. Cp. Aram, gôlmâ, an unfinished…