Psalms 107:41
Psalms 107:41 in Multiple Translations
But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.
Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
Yet setteth he the needy on high from affliction, And maketh him families like a flock.
But he puts the poor man on high from his troubles, and gives him families like a flock.
But he lifts the poor out of their troubles, and makes their families as big as flocks.
Yet he raiseth vp the poore out of miserie, and maketh him families like a flocke of sheepe.
And setteth on high the needy from affliction, And placeth families as a flock.
Yet he lifts the needy out of their affliction, and increases their families like a flock.
Yet he setteth the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
But he rescues poor people from ◄being in misery/suffering►, and causes their families to increase in number like flocks of sheep.
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Psalms 107:41 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְשַׂגֵּ֣ב
אֶבְי֣וֹן
מֵ/ע֑וֹנִי
וַ/יָּ֥שֶׂם
כַּ֝/צֹּ֗אן
מִשְׁפָּחֽוֹת
וַ/יְשַׂגֵּ֣ב
sâgab
H7682
to exalt
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶבְי֣וֹן
ʼebyôwn
H34
needy
Adj
מֵ/ע֑וֹנִי
ʻŏnîy
H6040
affliction
Prep | N-ms
וַ/יָּ֥שֶׂם
sûwm
H7760
to set
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כַּ֝/צֹּ֗אן
tsôʼn
H6629
Sheep (Gate)
Prep | N-cs
מִשְׁפָּחֽוֹת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:41
וַ/יְשַׂגֵּ֣ב
sâgab
H7682
"to exalt"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To exalt means to make something or someone lofty or strong, often used to describe God's power. It can also mean to defend or set something on high. This concept is found in Psalms and other books.
Definition: 1) to be high, be inaccessibly high 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be (too) high (for capture) 1a2) to be high (of prosperity) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be high 1b2) to be set on high, be (safely) set on high 1b3) to be exalted (of God) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set on high, set (securely) on high 1c2) to exalt, exalt (in effective hostility) 1d) (Pual) to be set (securely) on high 1e) (Hiphil) to act exaltedly
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: defend, exalt, be excellent, (be, set on) high, lofty, be safe, set up (on high), be too strong. See also: Deuteronomy 2:36; Proverbs 18:10; Psalms 20:2.
אֶבְי֣וֹן
ʼebyôwn
H34
"needy"
Adj
This Hebrew word describes someone who is needy or poor, often oppressed and in need of help from God. It appears in the Bible to describe those who are vulnerable and in need of deliverance. In the KJV, it is translated as beggar, needy, or poor man.
Definition: 1) in want, needy, chiefly poor, needy person 2) subject to oppression and abuse 3) needing help, deliverance from trouble, especially as delivered by God 4) general reference to lowest class
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: beggar, needy, poor (man). See also: Exodus 23:6; Psalms 107:41; Psalms 9:19.
מֵ/ע֑וֹנִי
ʻŏnîy
H6040
"affliction"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means affliction or misery, describing a state of trouble or hardship, as seen in the experiences of the Israelites in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) affliction, poverty, misery 1a) affliction 1b) poverty
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: afflicted(-ion), trouble. See also: Genesis 16:11; Job 36:21; Psalms 9:14.
וַ/יָּ֥שֶׂם
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
כַּ֝/צֹּ֗אן
tsôʼn
H6629
"Sheep (Gate)"
Prep | N-cs
This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.
Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.
מִשְׁפָּחֽוֹת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fp
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:41
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- Psalms 107:41 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:41
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:41
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:41
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:41
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:41
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:41
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:41
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:41
- Sermons on Psalms 107:41
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
39When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow,
40He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.
41But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.
42The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth. 43Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 2:8 | He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. |
| 2 | Job 21:11 | They send forth their little ones like a flock; their children skip about, |
| 3 | Esther 8:15–17 | Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced. For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor. In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them. |
| 4 | Isaiah 49:20–22 | Yet the children of your bereavement will say in your hearing, ‘This place is too small for us; make room for us to live here.’ Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has begotten these for me? I was bereaved and barren; I was exiled and rejected. So who has reared them? Look, I was left all alone, so where did they come from?’” This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders. |
| 5 | Job 8:7 | Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 2:21 | So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD. |
| 7 | Psalms 78:52 | He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. |
| 8 | Ruth 4:14–17 | Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a kinsman-redeemer. May his name become famous in Israel. He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth.” And Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became a nurse to him. The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,” and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David. |
| 9 | James 5:11 | See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. |
| 10 | Job 11:15–19 | then indeed you will lift up your face without shame; you will stand firm and unafraid. For you will forget your misery, recalling it only as waters gone by. Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning. You will be secure, because there is hope, and you will look around and lie down in safety. You will lie down without fear, and many will court your favor. |
Psalms 107:41 Summary
This verse tells us that God is a God who cares about those who are struggling and lifts them up from their difficulties. He wants to take care of us and provide for our needs, just like a shepherd takes care of his flock, as seen in John 10:11. When we're going through tough times, we can trust that God is near and will lift us up, as promised in Psalms 34:18. By trusting in His love and care, we can experience His blessing and provision in our lives, and have hope for a better future, as expressed in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'lift the needy from affliction' in Psalms 107:41?
This means that God reaches down and rescues those who are struggling and oppressed, much like He did for the Israelites in Exodus 3:7-10 when He saw their suffering and heard their cry for help.
How does God 'increase their families like flocks' in this verse?
This is a picture of God's blessing and provision, where He takes care of the needy and causes their families to grow and flourish, much like the promise in Psalms 112:3 that the righteous will have wealth and riches.
Is this verse only talking about physical needs, or are there spiritual implications as well?
While this verse does talk about physical needs, it also has spiritual implications, as seen in Isaiah 61:1, where God promises to bind up the brokenhearted and proclaim freedom to the captives, showing that He cares about our spiritual well-being as well.
How can I apply this verse to my own life, especially if I'm not currently in a place of affliction?
You can apply this verse by remembering that God is always near to the brokenhearted, as seen in Psalms 34:18, and that He desires to bless and provide for you, even if you're not currently in a difficult situation, and by trusting in His goodness and love, as expressed in Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God lift me up from difficult circumstances in my own life, and how can I thank Him for those times?
- How can I be a part of lifting up those around me who are struggling, and what are some practical ways I can show them God's love and care?
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I'm struggling or in need, and how can I trust God to provide for me and lift me up in those areas?
- How can I use my own experiences of God's lifting me up to encourage and help others who are going through similar struggles?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:41
Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction,.... On the other hand, the Lord sometimes exalteth men of low degree, raiseth men of mean extract and parentage, who have made a poor figure in life,
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:41
Yet setteth he the poor on high: and whilst he bringeth down great potentates, at the same time he advanceth those who were obscure and contemptible. Like a flock, which increase very much in a little time.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:41
Psalms 107:41 Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh [him] families like a flock.Ver. 41. Yet setteth he the poor] The godly poor, as he did David. And maketh him families like a flock] Of sheep, which multiply exceedingly in a short time.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:41
(41) Like a flock.—This figure of a rapid increase of population is also borrowed from Job 21:11.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:41
Verse 41. Yet setteth he the poor on high] This probably refers to the case of the Israelites and their restoration from captivity. But these are incidents which frequently occur, and mark the superintendence of a benign Providence, and the hand of a just God; and are applicable to a multitude of cases.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:41
41. And he set the needy on high from affliction, And made him families like a flock. There is no change of subject. The Psalmist is following the fortunes of those whom Jehovah has blessed with prosperity. Temporary reverses may happen to them, but He will not fail them in their need. Psalms 107:39 is virtually the protasis to Psalms 107:40, and the construction of Psa 107:40 is somewhat awkward, because it is a verbatim quotation from Job 12:21 a, 24 b, which the Psalmist has adopted without alteration. The princes are any tyrannous oppressors; God humbles their pride and confounds their counsels. The Psalmist probably has in mind the troubles of the returned exiles, and intends his words to encourage their faith. [The construction would however be simplified by placing Psalms 107:40 before Psalms 107:39 (see above p. 638), thus: He poureth contempt upon princes … and they are diminished and brought low … and he setteth &c. He humbles the proud and exalts the humble.] like a flock] i.e. numerous. Cp.
Job 21:11; Ezekiel 36:37-38. The P.B.V. of Psalms 107:40, “Though he suffer them to be evil intreated through tyrants, and let them wander out of the way in the wilderness,” comes from Coverdale, who derived it apparently from the Zürich Bible[63] (Introd. p. lxxiii). The Heb. however cannot bear this meaning. [63] So er sy lasst durch die tyrannen beraubet und geschediget werden: so er sy durch die öden ort, da kein weg ist, härumb fürt.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:41
Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction - Margin, “after.” The sense is not materially different.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:41
41. Like a flock—Meaning numerous and merry. See Job 21:11
Sermons on Psalms 107:41
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The Righteous Ennobled and Exalted by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches about the book of Job, emphasizing the importance of discerning between the opinions of man and the declarations of God within the text. He highlights the |
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His Anointing (1 Samuel 16, 17) by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the significance of David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16 and 17, illustrating how it represents God's grace amidst Israel's spiritual decline. He highlights that D |
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Church Increase by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, delivered by C.H. Spurgeon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, the preacher emphasizes the power of small acts in bringing souls to Christ. He encourages the congregati |
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The Heavenly Calling - Part 11 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God as the good shepherd and his relationship with his people. He references various passages from the Bible, including Psalms |
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Is Not This the Carpenter? by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for the church to bend their knees before God and surrender to His will. He encourages the congregation to trust in God's faithfuln |
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How God Provided for the Children of Israel by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses how God provided for the children of Israel during their time in the wilderness. He focuses on the story of Moses striking the rock to |
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The Shepherd of Israel by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound relationship between the Shepherd and His sheep, illustrating how Jesus, as the good Shepherd, cares for His flock and offers them eternal |