Psalms 104:28
Psalms 104:28 in Multiple Translations
When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things.
That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.
Thou givest unto them, they gather; Thou openest thy hand, they are satisfied with good.
They take what you give them; they are full of the good things which come from your open hand.
When you provide it, they gather it up. You hand out food to them, and they are well-fed.
Thou giuest it to them, and they gather it: thou openest thine hand, and they are filled with good things.
Thou dost give to them — they gather, Thou dost open Thy hand — they [are] satisfied [with] good.
You give to them; they gather. You open your hand; they are satisfied with good.
That which thou givest them, they gather: thou openest thy hand, they are filled with good.
He sent darkness, and made it obscure: and grieved not his words.
When you give them the food that they need, they gather it. You give them what you have in your hand, and they eat it and are satisfied.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 104:28
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Psalms 104:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תִּתֵּ֣ן
לָ֭/הֶם
יִלְקֹט֑וּ/ן
תִּפְתַּ֥ח
יָֽ֝דְ/ךָ֗
יִשְׂבְּע֥וּ/ן
טֽוֹב
תִּתֵּ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
לָ֭/הֶם
Prep | Suff
יִלְקֹט֑וּ/ן
lâqaṭ
H3950
to gather
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
תִּפְתַּ֥ח
pâthach
H6605
to open
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
יָֽ֝דְ/ךָ֗
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs | Suff
יִשְׂבְּע֥וּ/ן
sâbaʻ
H7646
to satisfy
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
טֽוֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 104:28
תִּתֵּ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לָ֭/הֶם
""
Prep | Suff
יִלְקֹט֑וּ/ן
lâqaṭ
H3950
"to gather"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This verb means to gather or pick up, like gleaning leftover crops in a field. It is used in various forms to describe collecting or gathering things.
Definition: 1) to pick up, gather, glean, gather up 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pick up, gather 1a2) to glean 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to gather, gather up 1b2) to collect (money) 1b3) to glean 1c) (Pual) to be picked up 1d) (Hithpael) to collect oneself
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: gather (up), glean. See also: Genesis 31:46; Ruth 2:2; Psalms 104:28.
תִּפְתַּ֥ח
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
יָֽ֝דְ/ךָ֗
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
יִשְׂבְּע֥וּ/ן
sâbaʻ
H7646
"to satisfy"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To satisfy means to fill someone with enough of something, like food or desire, and can also mean to have too much of something.
Definition: 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be sated (with food) 1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied) 1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with 1a3a) to be weary of (fig) 1b) (Piel) to satisfy 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to satisfy 1c2) to enrich 1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired)
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of. See also: Exodus 16:8; Proverbs 12:11; Psalms 17:14.
טֽוֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 104:28
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- Context
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- Psalms 104:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 104:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 104:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 104:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 104:28
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 104:28
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 104:28
- Sermons on Psalms 104:28
Context — How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!
26There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there.
27All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season.
28When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things.
29When You hide Your face, they are terrified; when You take away their breath, they die and return to dust. 30When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 145:16 | You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. |
Psalms 104:28 Summary
This verse is saying that when God gives us what we need, we are able to receive it and be satisfied. It's like when a parent provides food for their child, and the child is happy and content. God is the one who provides for all of His creation, and when He gives, we are able to receive and be blessed (as seen in Matthew 6:26). We can trust in God's goodness and provision, knowing that He wants to give us good things, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when it says 'When You give it to them, they gather it up'?
This phrase suggests that all creatures are dependent on God for their provision, and when He provides, they are able to receive and utilize what they need, as seen in Psalms 104:27 where it says 'All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season' and also in Matthew 6:26 where Jesus teaches that God feeds the birds of the air.
How does this verse relate to God's sovereignty?
This verse highlights God's sovereignty over all creation, as He is the one who gives and withholds, and all creatures are subject to His will, as stated in Psalms 103:19 which says 'The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all'
What does it mean to be 'satisfied with good things'?
To be satisfied with good things means to have one's needs met and to be content with the blessings and provisions that God has given, as expressed in Philippians 4:12 where the Apostle Paul says 'I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything'
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing our dependence on God for all things, and trusting in His goodness and provision, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11 which says 'For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God provide for me in my life, and how can I be more mindful of His provision?
- How can I cultivate a sense of dependence on God, rather than relying on my own strength and resources?
- What are some 'good things' that God has given me, and how can I express gratitude for these blessings?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when circumstances are uncertain or difficult?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 104:28
That thou givest them they gather,.... What God bestows upon them as a bounty of Providence they take and make use of, and in their way thankfully, and without repining; some gather it up for
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:28
These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season. -All God's creatures obtain from Him their food in due season.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 104:28
Whatsoever they receive is from thy bounty and gift. Thou openest thine hand; thou providest plentifully for them; as this phrase implies, : compare .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 104:28
Psalms 104:28 [That] thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.Ver. 28. That thou givest them they gather] Neither have they the least morsel of meat but what thou castest them by thy providence. Turcicure imperium quantum quantum est nihil est nisi panis mica quam dives paterfamilias proiecit caniubs, saith Luther. Thou openest thine hand] By opening the bosom of the earth thou richly providest for them, οδοτηρεαων.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 104:28
Verse 28. That thou givest them they gather] All creatures are formed with such and such digestive organs, and the food proper for them is provided. Infinitely varied as are living creatures in their habits and internal economy, so are the aliments which God has caused the air, the earth, and the waters to produce. Thou openest thine hand] An allusion to the act of scattering grain among fowls.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 104:28
28. Thou givest unto them, they gather: Thou openest thine hand, they are satisfied with good.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 104:28
That thou givest them they gather - What thou dost place before them they collect. They have no resources of their own.
Sermons on Psalms 104:28
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The Open Hand of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of observing a small duck swimming against a powerful stormy ocean. Through this observation, the speaker reflects on the d |
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Grace and Providence by William Cowper | William Cowper preaches about the Almighty King whose wondrous hand upholds the weight of the sea and land, emphasizing His boundless grace that sustains and provides for His peopl |
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Spring of Life by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the fulfillment of desires by God, emphasizing that every craving in the mind and wish of the heart is met and fulfilled by Him. She discusses t |