Psalms 105:34
Psalms 105:34 in Multiple Translations
He spoke, and the locusts came— young locusts without number.
He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number,
He spake, and the locust came, And the grasshopper, and that without number,
At his word the locusts came, and young locusts more than might be numbered,
He gave the command, and swarms of locusts came—countless locusts:
He spake, and the grashoppers came, and caterpillers innumerable,
He hath said, and the locust cometh, And the cankerworm — innumerable,
He spoke, and the locusts came with the grasshoppers, without number.
He spoke, and the locusts came, and caterpillars, and that without number,
They did not destroy the nations of which the Lord spoke unto them.
He commanded locusts to come, and swarms of them came; so many that they could not be counted.
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Psalms 105:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אָ֭מַר
וַ/יָּבֹ֣א
אַרְבֶּ֑ה
וְ֝/יֶ֗לֶק
וְ/אֵ֣ין
מִסְפָּֽר
אָ֭מַר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
וַ/יָּבֹ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַרְבֶּ֑ה
ʼarbeh
H697
locust
N-ms
וְ֝/יֶ֗לֶק
yeleq
H3218
locust
Conj | N-ms
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
מִסְפָּֽר
miçpâr
H4557
number
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 105:34
אָ֭מַר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
וַ/יָּבֹ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אַרְבֶּ֑ה
ʼarbeh
H697
"locust"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for locust, which rapidly multiplies, is also used figuratively to describe sudden disappearance or insignificance, as seen in the Bible.
Definition: 1) a kind of locust, locust swarm (coll) 2) (CLBL) 2a) sudden disappearance (fig.) 2b) insignificance (fig.) 2c) activity (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: grasshopper, locust. See also: Exodus 10:4; 2 Chronicles 6:28; Psalms 78:46.
וְ֝/יֶ֗לֶק
yeleq
H3218
"locust"
Conj | N-ms
The locust, a devouring insect, is described by this Hebrew word, which refers specifically to the young locust or caterpillar stage, known for eating and destroying crops.
Definition: 1) young locust (early stage of development) 1a) caterpillar (as devouring)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: cankerworm, caterpillar. See also: Psalms 105:34; Joel 1:4; Jeremiah 51:14.
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
מִסְפָּֽר
miçpâr
H4557
"number"
N-ms
This word refers to a number or quantity, whether large or small, and can also mean a narrative or story. It is used in many biblical contexts to describe counting or recounting events. In the Bible, it appears in passages about census and genealogy.
Definition: 1) number, tale 1a) number 1a1) number 1a2) innumerable (with negative) 1a3) few, numerable (alone) 1a4) by count, in number, according to number (with prep) 1b) recounting, relation
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundance, account, [idiom] all, [idiom] few, (in-) finite, (certain) number(-ed), tale, telling, [phrase] time. See also: Genesis 34:30; 1 Chronicles 12:24; Psalms 40:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 105:34
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:34
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:34
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:34
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:34
- Sermons on Psalms 105:34
Context — Tell of His Wonders
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.
35They devoured every plant in their land and consumed the produce of their soil. 36Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 10:12–15 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the land of Egypt, so that the locusts may swarm over it and devour every plant in the land—everything that the hail has left behind.” So Moses stretched out his staff over the land of Egypt, and throughout that day and night the LORD sent an east wind across the land. By morning the east wind had brought the locusts. The locusts swarmed across the land and settled over the entire territory of Egypt. Never before had there been so many locusts, and never again will there be. They covered the face of all the land until it was black, and they consumed all the plants on the ground and all the fruit on the trees that the hail had left behind. Nothing green was left on any tree or plant in all the land of Egypt. |
| 2 | Psalms 78:46 | He gave their crops to the grasshopper, the fruit of their labor to the locust. |
| 3 | Joel 1:4–7 | What the devouring locust has left, the swarming locust has eaten; what the swarming locust has left, the young locust has eaten; and what the young locust has left, the destroying locust has eaten. Wake up, you drunkards, and weep; wail, all you drinkers of wine, because of the sweet wine, for it has been cut off from your mouth. For a nation has invaded My land, powerful and without number; its teeth are the teeth of a lion, and its fangs are the fangs of a lioness. It has laid waste My grapevine and splintered My fig tree. It has stripped off the bark and thrown it away; the branches have turned white. |
| 4 | Joel 2:25 | I will repay you for the years eaten by locusts— the swarming locust, the young locust, the destroying locust, and the devouring locust — My great army that I sent against you. |
| 5 | Revelation 9:3–10 | And out of the smoke, locusts descended on the earth, and they were given power like that of the scorpions of the earth. They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads. The locusts were not given power to kill them, but only to torment them for five months, and their torment was like the stinging of a scorpion. In those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, but death will escape them. And the locusts looked like horses prepared for battle, with something like crowns of gold on their heads, and faces like the faces of men. They had hair like that of women, and teeth like those of lions. They also had thoraxes like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the roar of many horses and chariots rushing into battle. They had tails with stingers like scorpions, which had the power to injure people for five months. |
Psalms 105:34 Summary
In Psalms 105:34, we see God's incredible power on display as He speaks and locusts come, devouring everything in their path. This verse reminds us that God is in control of all creation, just as we see in Jeremiah 32:17, and that He can bring judgment or blessing as He sees fit. Just like the locusts obeyed God's command, we are called to obey God's commands and trust in His power, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By trusting in God's power and sovereignty, we can find peace and comfort, even in the midst of challenging circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of locusts is the Psalmist referring to in Psalms 105:34?
The locusts mentioned in Psalms 105:34 are likely a type of insect that was common in ancient Israel, similar to the ones mentioned in Exodus 10:4, which were part of the plague sent by God upon Egypt.
Why did God send locusts upon the land?
God sent locusts as a form of judgment, as seen in Psalms 105:34, similar to the way He used other forms of judgment like hail in Psalms 105:32, to demonstrate His power and to bring people to repentance.
What is the significance of the locusts being 'young locusts without number'?
The phrase 'young locusts without number' in Psalms 105:34 emphasizes the overwhelming abundance of the locusts, much like the multitude of God's people in Genesis 13:16, and highlights the magnitude of God's power and judgment.
How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?
Psalms 105:34 is part of a larger narrative of God's interactions with His people, similar to the stories found in the book of Exodus, and serves as a reminder of His sovereignty and power, as seen in verses like Job 38:4-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God's power and judgment are still evident in the world today, and how can I respond to these manifestations of His power?
- How can I apply the lesson of God's sovereignty over creation, as seen in Psalms 105:34, to my own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can I trust in God's power and provision, even in the face of overwhelming challenges or difficulties, just as the Israelites had to trust in God's power to deliver them from the locusts?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to surrender to God's power and judgment, and how can I take steps to do so?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:34
He spake, and the locusts came,.... A great army of them, and covered the land, that it was even darkened by them; and were such as had never been seen before, or ever were since; this is the eighth
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:34
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 105:34
Psalms 105:34 He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number,Ver. 34. He spake, and the locusts came] These are called God’ s great army, and their terrible invasion is graphically described, Joe 2:3-5, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:34
(34) Caterpillars.—To the locust, ‘aarbeh, alone mentioned in Exodus, the psalmist adds, as a poetical synonym to suit his parallelism, caterpillar (yelek), a word occurring in Joe 1:4; Joe 2:25; Nahum 3:15; Jeremiah 51:14; Jeremiah 51:27. By derivation the word means “licker” (comp. Numbers 22:4), and is possibly used in a wide or general sense for insects of the locust kind. (See Bible Educator, IV. 294.)
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:34
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 105:34
34. Locusts… caterpillars—These words must signify either different species of the locust family, or different stages of their propagation.
Sermons on Psalms 105:34
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Epistle 236 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the enduring power of truth and the sovereignty of God amidst trials and tribulations. He encourages believers to find strength in Christ, the bread of li |
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God Will Resore All Your Wasted Years by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of two verses from the book of Joel in the Bible. These verses describe the destructive power of worms and insects that devou |
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Why Revival Tarries by H.T. De Villiers | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the challenges and temptations faced when praying for revival in a world filled with iniquity. He shares his personal experience of feeling |
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Commentary Notes - Joel by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the Book of Joel, highlighting the devastation caused by locusts as a divine chastisement, leading to the end of daily sacrifices. Joel's prophecy uses |
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A Word for the Down-Hearted by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher addresses those who are feeling discouraged and downhearted. God speaks to His people, urging them to listen to Him amidst the various voices they have |
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Revival - Part 1 by L.E. Maxwell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a sense of wonder and awe towards God. He explains that when people lose this sense of wonder, they are in need of |
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Failure & Brokenness by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of preparing for a year-end conference in Ajmer, India. He expresses his concern about being in high demand and the pressure to de |