תהלים, פרק צ״ד, פסוק ט׳

When people doubt divine providence, the wonders of the human body offer a sharp logical and moral response. The primary approach among commentators is that the Creator who designed the complex instruments of human hearing and sight cannot possibly lack these abilities Himself. Because the very concepts and powers of seeing and hearing originate from God, it is obvious that He knows, watches, and hears everything, even though He does not require physical organs to do so [אבן עזרא, רד״ק, מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

This reality carries a profound message of comfort and justice. When wicked individuals speak arrogantly and act against God, His temporary silence is not an absence of oversight. God hears their proud words. Equally, He does not ignore the cries and suffering of His people, clearly seeing the oppression they endure [רש״י, אלשיך]. Furthermore, the very existence of such distinct and intricate organs coexisting in one small area of the human body serves as undeniable proof of the Creator's unity. It counters heretical claims by showing that a single God created both systems [תורה תמימה].

The specific actions associated with the creation of these sensory organs reveal deeper insights into their nature. The ear is addressed first to naturally continue a prior theme of understanding and hearing [אבן עזרא]. The creation of the ear is likened to planting because ears are firmly fixed in their place on the head, unable to move [אבן עזרא]. Alternatively, this idea of planting reflects the process of inserting the spiritual sense of hearing into physical matter, much like embedding a tree branch into the soil [אלשיך].

In contrast, the creation of the eye is portrayed as an act of forming. This is because sight is highly dynamic, with shapes and images constantly being formed anew inside the eye at every moment [אבן עזרא]. Furthermore, this highlights the precise development of the eye while still in the womb. It points to the careful determination of its shape, its varied colors such as black, blue, or green, and the intricate mechanism that draws in light to make complete vision possible [אלשיך].