Psalms 147:9
Psalms 147:9 in Multiple Translations
He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
He giveth to the beast his food, And to the young ravens which cry.
He gives food to every beast, and to the young ravens in answer to their cry.
He gives food to the animals, and to the baby ravens when they call.
Which giueth to beasts their foode, and to the yong rauens that crie.
Giving to the beast its food, To the young of the ravens that call.
He provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call.
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
He hath not done in like manner to every nation: and his judgments he hath not made manifest to them. Alleluia.
He gives to animals the food that they need, and gives food to young crows/birds when they cry out because they are hungry.
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Psalms 147:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נוֹתֵ֣ן
לִ/בְהֵמָ֣ה
לַחְמָ֑/הּ
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
עֹ֝רֵ֗ב
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
יִקְרָֽאוּ
נוֹתֵ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal
לִ/בְהֵמָ֣ה
bᵉhêmâh
H929
animal
Prep | N-fs
לַחְמָ֑/הּ
lechem
H3899
food
N-cs | Suff
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
עֹ֝רֵ֗ב
ʻôrêb
H6158
raven
N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יִקְרָֽאוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 147:9
נוֹתֵ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal
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.
לִ/בְהֵמָ֣ה
bᵉhêmâh
H929
"animal"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to animals, especially large quadruped mammals. It's used in the Bible to describe livestock, wild beasts, and other creatures. It appears in stories of creation, farming, and wildlife.
Definition: 1) beast, cattle, animal 1a) beasts (coll of all animals) 1b) cattle, livestock (of domestic animals) 1c) wild beasts
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beast, cattle. See also: Genesis 1:24; Deuteronomy 28:11; Psalms 8:8.
לַחְמָ֑/הּ
lechem
H3899
"food"
N-cs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.
Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עֹ֝רֵ֗ב
ʻôrêb
H6158
"raven"
N-ms
A raven is a dark-colored bird, first mentioned in the Bible as the bird Noah released from the ark in Genesis 8:7. The word is used to describe its dusky hue. It is a symbol of God's care in the Bible.
Definition: raven
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: raven. See also: Genesis 8:7; Job 38:41; Psalms 147:9.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יִקְרָֽאוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
Study Notes — Psalms 147:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 147:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 147:9
- Sermons on Psalms 147:9
Context — It Is Good to Sing Praises
7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,
8who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills.
9He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.
10He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. 11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 104:27–28 | All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. |
| 2 | Job 38:41 | Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food? |
| 3 | Matthew 6:26 | Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns—and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? |
| 4 | Psalms 136:25 | He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 5 | Luke 12:24 | Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! |
| 6 | Psalms 145:15–16 | The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. |
Psalms 147:9 Summary
This verse reminds us that God is a caring and providing God, not just for humans, but for all creation. He makes sure that even the animals have food to eat, and that the young ravens are taken care of when they call out for help. This shows us that God is a God of love and provision, and that we can trust Him to take care of us, just as He takes care of the birds and the flowers (Matthew 6:26, Luke 12:24). By looking at how God cares for the animals, we can learn to trust Him more and have faith in His goodness and provision for our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God provides food for the animals?
This verse highlights God's care and provision for all creation, as seen in Psalms 104:27-28, where it says that all creatures look to Him for food and He satisfies their needs.
Why does the verse specifically mention young ravens?
The mention of young ravens, which are known to bedependent on their parents for food, emphasizes God's provision for even the most vulnerable creatures, much like how He cares for the fatherless and the widows, as mentioned in Psalms 68:5.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse showcases God's loving and caring nature, as He not only provides for humans but also for the animals, demonstrating His sovereignty and goodness, as seen in Psalms 145:9, where it says that the LORD is good to all, and His mercy is over all His works.
What can we learn from God's provision for animals?
We can learn about God's faithfulness and care for His creation, and apply this to our own lives, trusting that He will provide for us, just as He provides for the birds and the flowers, as mentioned in Matthew 6:26 and Luke 12:24
Reflection Questions
- How does reflecting on God's provision for animals affect my trust in His provision for me?
- In what ways can I demonstrate God's care and provision to those around me, just as He cares for the young ravens?
- What does this verse teach me about God's heart for the vulnerable and the dependent?
- How can I apply the principle of God's provision for all creation to my daily life and decisions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:9
He giveth to the beast his food,.... Through the plenty of grass growing upon the mountains, by the rain falling from the clouds of heaven upon them: these cannot provide for themselves, but the Lord
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:9
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. He giveth to the beast his food.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:9
Which he mentions, partly, because they were most contemptible, especially to the Jews, to whom they were unclean and forbidden for food; partly, because they are greedy and voracious; and partly, because they are not only neglected by men, but also forsaken by their dams as soon as ever they can fly, and so are wholly left to the care and keeping of Divine Providence.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:9
Psalms 147:9 He giveth to the beast his food, [and] to the young ravens which cry.Ver. 9. He giveth to the beast his food] See Job 39:3 Psalms 104:27-28. And to the youny ravens which cry] By sending flies into their mouths as they cry, say the Rabbis; or by a certain moist air, as Euthymius; or by small worms put into their mouths, magno providentiae symbolo, though they be such contemptible creatures, and very carnivorous, by reason of the vehemence of natural heat in them, so that a little will not satisfy them, yet God feedeth them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:9
(9) Comp. Psalms 104:14; Psalms 145:15; Job 38:41; Luke 12:24. The proper attitude towards one who is thus “great to grant as mighty to make,” is not conceit of wisdom and strength, but humble dependence and trust.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:9
9. Cp. Psalms 145:15; Job 38:41; Luke 12:24. Tristram, Nat. Hist, of Bible, p. 200, denies that there is any foundation for the notion that the raven turns its young out of the nest at so early a period that they are unable to provide for themselves. Perhaps the raven’s croak struck the Psalmist especially as an importunate cry.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:9
He giveth to the beast his food - To the wild beast; to the animals that cannot toil for it themselves, as man does. Compare Psalms 104:21, note; Psalms 104:27-28, notes.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 147:9
9. Ravens which cry—The young ravens, like the sparrows, are low and worthless birds. The divine care over them implies more care over those who are of more value than many sparrows.
Sermons on Psalms 147:9
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Epistle 80 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the kingdom of God and His righteousness above all earthly concerns, such as food and clothing. He encourages believers to trus |
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Luke 12:22-34. Christ Warns His Disciples Against Worldly Carefulness. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about the dangers of covetousness and the importance of trusting in God's provision, highlighting how both the rich and the poor can fall into the trap |
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Harmony of the Universe by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome preaches about the divine order and harmony established by God in the heavens, the earth, and all of creation. He emphasizes how everything in the universe, from th |
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Hungering by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of hungering and thirsting after righteousness, emphasizing the need for believers to cry out to the Lord in times of trouble, kn |
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(Genesis) Genesis 1:6-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the firmament as mentioned in the Bible. They explain that the firmament refers to the space or air between the waters above an |
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More Worth Then Birds (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the care and love that God has for His people. He highlights the fact that God knows every detail about us, even the number of hairs on our |
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You Have to Love Jesus to Follow Him by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of preaching in a small church and witnessing sparrows pecking at the driveway. Through this observation, the preacher ref |