Psalms 105:32
Psalms 105:32 in Multiple Translations
He gave them hail for rain, with lightning throughout their land.
He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land.
He gave them hail for rain, And flaming fire in their land.
He gave them ice for rain, and flaming fire in their land.
He rained down hail on them, and lightning flashed across their land.
He gaue them haile for raine, and flames of fire in their land.
He hath made their showers hail, A flaming fire [is] in their land.
He gave them hail for rain, with lightning in their land.
He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land.
They provoked him also at the waters of contradiction: and Moses was afflicted for their sakes:
Instead of sending rain, Yahweh sent terrible hail, and lightning flashed throughout the land.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 105:32
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Psalms 105:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נָתַ֣ן
גִּשְׁמֵי/הֶ֣ם
בָּרָ֑ד
אֵ֖שׁ
לֶהָב֣וֹת
בְּ/אַרְצָֽ/ם
נָתַ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
גִּשְׁמֵי/הֶ֣ם
geshem
H1653
rain
N-mp | Suff
בָּרָ֑ד
bârâd
H1259
hail
N-ms
אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
N-cs
לֶהָב֣וֹת
lehâbâh
H3852
flame
N-fp
בְּ/אַרְצָֽ/ם
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 105:32
נָתַ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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.
גִּשְׁמֵי/הֶ֣ם
geshem
H1653
"rain"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a shower or rain, like a refreshing downpour from the sky. It appears in the Bible to describe weather. In the KJV, it is translated as rain or shower.
Definition: rain, shower
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: rain, shower. See also: Genesis 7:12; Ecclesiastes 11:3; Psalms 68:10.
בָּרָ֑ד
bârâd
H1259
"hail"
N-ms
Hail is a sign of God's judgment in the Bible, with hailstones sometimes used as a symbol of His power. It appears in stories of destruction and chaos.
Definition: 1) hail 1a) of God's judgment (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: hail(stones). See also: Exodus 9:18; Exodus 10:15; Psalms 18:13.
אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
לֶהָב֣וֹת
lehâbâh
H3852
"flame"
N-fp
This word refers to a flame or the tip of a weapon, like the head of a spear. It describes something sharp or pointed, often used in battle.
Definition: 1) flame 2) tip of weapon, point, head of spear
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: flame(-ming), head (of a spear). See also: Numbers 21:28; Isaiah 43:2; Psalms 29:7.
בְּ/אַרְצָֽ/ם
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 105:32
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 105:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:32
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:32
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:32
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:32
- Sermons on Psalms 105:32
Context — Tell of His Wonders
30Their land teemed with frogs, even in their royal chambers.
31He spoke, and insects swarmed— gnats throughout their country.
32He gave them hail for rain, with lightning throughout their land.
33He struck their vines and fig trees and shattered the trees of their country. 34He spoke, and the locusts came— young locusts without number.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 78:47–48 | He killed their vines with hailstones and their sycamore-figs with sleet. He abandoned their cattle to the hail and their livestock to bolts of lightning. |
| 2 | Exodus 9:18–28 | Behold, at this time tomorrow I will rain down the worst hail that has ever fallen on Egypt, from the day it was founded until now. So give orders now to shelter your livestock and everything you have in the field. Every man or beast that remains in the field and is not brought inside will die when the hail comes down upon them.’” Those among Pharaoh’s officials who feared the word of the LORD hurried to bring their servants and livestock to shelter, but those who disregarded the word of the LORD left their servants and livestock in the field. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward heaven, so that hail may fall on all the land of Egypt—on man and beast and every plant of the field throughout the land of Egypt.” So Moses stretched out his staff toward heaven, and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning struck the earth. So the LORD rained down hail upon the land of Egypt. The hail fell and the lightning continued flashing through it. The hail was so severe that nothing like it had ever been seen in all the land of Egypt from the time it became a nation. Throughout the land of Egypt, the hail struck down everything in the field, both man and beast; it beat down every plant of the field and stripped every tree. The only place where it did not hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived. Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron. “This time I have sinned,” he said. “The LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked. Pray to the LORD, for there has been enough of God’s thunder and hail. I will let you go; you do not need to stay any longer.” |
| 3 | Revelation 8:7 | Then the first angel sounded his trumpet, and hail and fire mixed with blood were hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass. |
| 4 | Revelation 11:19 | Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, and rumblings, and peals of thunder, and an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. |
| 5 | Revelation 16:21 | And great hailstones weighing almost a hundred pounds each rained down on them from above. And men cursed God for the plague of hail, because it was so horrendous. |
Psalms 105:32 Summary
This verse, Psalms 105:32, tells us that God gave the Egyptians hail for rain, with lightning throughout their land, as a judgment for their refusal to let the Israelites go. This event shows us that God is powerful and in control of all creation, including the weather (as seen in Job 37:9-13). Just like the Egyptians, we can face God's judgment if we refuse to obey Him, but if we turn to Him and trust in His sovereignty, we can experience His mercy and love (as seen in Exodus 9:13-35 and Romans 8:28). By remembering God's power and judgment, we can learn to trust and obey Him, even in difficult circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of hail in the Bible?
Hail in the Bible often symbolizes God's judgment, as seen in Psalms 105:32, where He gave the Egyptians hail for rain, and in Revelation 8:7, where hail and fire mixed with blood will fall on the earth during the end times.
Why did God send hail and lightning to the Egyptians?
God sent hail and lightning to the Egyptians as a demonstration of His power and a judgment for their refusal to let the Israelites go, as seen in Exodus 9:13-35 and supported by Psalms 105:32.
Is this event mentioned in other parts of the Bible?
Yes, a similar event is mentioned in Exodus 9:13-35, where God sent hail to the Egyptians, and in Psalms 78:47-48, where it is also mentioned as part of God's judgments on Egypt.
What can we learn from God's use of natural disasters in the Bible?
We can learn that God is sovereign over all creation, including the weather, and that He will use any means necessary to accomplish His purposes, as seen in Job 37:9-13 and Psalms 105:32.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when God allows difficult circumstances, like hail and lightning, to enter my life?
- What are some ways that God's power and judgment are still evident in the world today?
- In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty over all creation, even when I don't understand His ways?
- How can I apply the lesson of God's judgment on Egypt to my own life, and what are some areas where I need to repent and turn to God?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:32
He gave them hail for rain,.... Egypt, at least part of it, was not used to rain, but was watered by the overflowings of the Nile; but now it had hail for rain, and a grievous hail storm it was, such
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:32
He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish. -The three plagues omitted out of the ten are the murrain of the cattle and the boils, the fifth and the sixth, and the darkness, the ninth;
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:32
Psalms 105:32 He gave them hail for rain, [and] flaming fire in their land.Ver. 32. He gave them hail for rain] Rain was rare in Egypt; but now they had hail for rain, a giftless gift. Heb. he gave their rain hail, Exodus 9:23. And flaming fire in their land] That they might see that he was Lord of all the four elements.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:32
25–36. The enmity of the Egyptians to Israel, and the display of Jehovah’s power which prepared the way for the Exodus.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:32
29-36. For an explanation of these verses see notes on Psalms 78:44-51
Sermons on Psalms 105:32
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The Seventh Seal and the Beginning of the Trumpets by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the opening of the seventh seal in Revelation, signifying the beginning of the prophetic judgments of God. The seventh seal encompasses the subsequent |
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(Isaiah) Judgment and Praise in the Great Tribulation by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the scene of judgment and the distinction between the fate of the wicked and the righteous. The wicked will face destruction and desolation, |
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Important Questions by Richard Owen Roberts | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'burned up' (katakaio) in the Bible, emphasizing its significance in consuming or destroying by fire, symbolizing the ultimate purification |
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The Ark of God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into the story of David and the ark of God, highlighting the consequences of mishandling holy things, the importance of obedience over sacrifice, and the need fo |
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The Ark of His Covenant by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the significance of the Ark of the Covenant, illustrating how it symbolizes God's unchanging promises and presence among His people. He explains that while |
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The Ark of the Covenant by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the significance of the Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle, highlighting how it represents Christ as the Ark of redemption, the embodiment of the Law, a |
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Will the Church Go Through the Tribulation by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the idea that as a person goes through life and achieves certain milestones, they become increasingly ready to go home. These milestones inclu |