Bible verses for children
Known beyond what we can count.
Psalm 147:4
He counts the number of the stars. He calls them all by their names.
Psalm 147:4 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
The psalm pictures God counting and naming the stars to express knowledge far beyond ours. It does not provide a list of star names for us to discover. The surrounding verses connect this greatness with care for people whose hearts are hurting.
Look at the night sky safely with an adult, or explore a picture of it. Wonder at its size, then remember that small acts of care for people nearby also matter.
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How does this psalm bring together something enormous and something personal?
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Bible context & readings +
Psalm 147 moves from healing broken hearts in verse 3 to numbering stars in verse 4. Together these images praise both care and greatness. The naming language expresses knowledge; it is not a claim about the names used in modern astronomy.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, thank you for the wonder of the skies and for care that reaches hurting people. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.