Psalms 81:16
Psalms 81:16 in Multiple Translations
But I would feed you the finest wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.”
He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.
He would feed them also with the finest of the wheat; And with honey out of the rock would I satisfy thee.
I would give them the best grain for food; you would be full of honey from the rock.
But I would feed you the best wheat and satisfy you with honey from the rock.”
And God would haue fedde them with the fatte of wheat, and with honie out of the rocke would I haue sufficed thee.
He causeth him to eat of the fat of wheat, And [with] honey from a rock I satisfy thee!
But he would have also fed them with the finest of the wheat. I will satisfy you with honey out of the rock.”
He would have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock I should have satisfied thee.
But I would give you Israelis very good wheat/grain, and I would fill your stomachs with wild honey.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 81:16
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Psalms 81:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מְשַׂנְאֵ֣י
יְ֭הוָה
יְכַֽחֲשׁוּ
ל֑/וֹ
וִ/יהִ֖י
עִתָּ֣/ם
לְ/עוֹלָֽם
מְשַׂנְאֵ֣י
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Piel
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
יְכַֽחֲשׁוּ
kâchash
H3584
to deceive
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
ל֑/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וִ/יהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms
עִתָּ֣/ם
ʻêth
H6256
time
N-cs | Suff
לְ/עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 81:16
מְשַׂנְאֵ֣י
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Piel
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
יְכַֽחֲשׁוּ
kâchash
H3584
"to deceive"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
To deceive or lie, as seen in Psalm 116:11 where the psalmist says all people are liars. It means to be untrue in word or deed, disappointing or failing others. This concept is also found in Proverbs 10:18.
Definition: 1) to deceive, lie, fail, grow lean, be disappointing, be untrue, be insufficient, be found liars, belie, deny, dissemble, deal falsely 1a) (Qal) to become lean 1b) (Niphal) to cringe, feign obedience 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to deceive, deny falsely 1c2) to act deceptively 1c3) to cringe 1c4) to disappoint, fail 1d) (Hithpael) to cringe, feign obedience
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: deceive, deny, dissemble, fail, deal falsely, be found liars, (be-) lie, lying, submit selves. See also: Genesis 18:15; Psalms 18:45; Psalms 66:3.
ל֑/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וִ/יהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
עִתָּ֣/ם
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
N-cs | Suff
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
לְ/עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 81:16
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- Context
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- Psalms 81:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 81:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 81:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 81:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 81:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 81:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 81:16
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 81:16
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 81:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 81:16
- Sermons on Psalms 81:16
Context — Sing for Joy to God Our Strength
14how soon I would subdue their enemies and turn My hand against their foes!
15Those who hate the LORD would feign obedience, and their doom would last forever.
16But I would feed you the finest wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 32:13–14 | He made him ride on the heights of the land and fed him the produce of the field. He nourished him with honey from the rock and oil from the flinty crag, with curds from the herd and milk from the flock, with the fat of lambs, with rams from Bashan, and goats, with the choicest grains of wheat. From the juice of the finest grapes you drank the wine. |
| 2 | Psalms 147:14 | He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 14:25–26 | Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground. And when they entered the forest and saw the flowing honey, not one of them put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath. |
| 4 | Joel 2:24 | The threshing floors will be full of grain, and the vats will overflow with new wine and oil. |
| 5 | Judges 14:18 | Before sunset on the seventh day, the men of the city said to Samson: “What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion?” So he said to them: “If you had not plowed with my heifer, you would not have solved my riddle!” |
| 6 | Judges 14:8–9 | When Samson returned later to take her, he left the road to see the lion’s carcass, and in it was a swarm of bees, along with their honey. So he scooped some honey into his hands and ate it as he went along. And when he returned to his father and mother, he gave some to them and they ate it. But he did not tell them that he had taken the honey from the lion’s carcass. |
| 7 | Job 29:6 | when my steps were bathed in cream and the rock poured out for me streams of oil! |
Psalms 81:16 Summary
God wants to take care of us and give us the best things, like the finest wheat and honey from the rock, as promised in Psalms 81:16. This means He wants to provide for our spiritual and physical needs, just as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:33, to seek first God's kingdom and righteousness. To experience this, we need to turn to God and trust Him, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness. By doing so, we can receive His blessings and satisfaction, and live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'the finest wheat' represent in Psalms 81:16?
The finest wheat likely symbolizes the best spiritual nourishment God offers to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:3, where God provided manna, a type of bread, to sustain the Israelites in the wilderness.
How does God satisfy His people with 'honey from the rock'?
The image of honey from the rock, as mentioned in Psalms 81:16, may allude to the rock that provided water for the Israelites in Exodus 17:6, signifying God's abundant provision and satisfaction for those who trust in Him.
What is the condition for receiving these blessings from God?
The condition for receiving these blessings is to turn to God and obey Him, as implied in the preceding verses, such as Psalms 81:14-15, where God promises to subdue the enemies of those who turn to Him and warns of doom for those who hate Him.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives as Christians?
This verse reminds us that God desires to bless and satisfy us, as seen in Matthew 6:33, where Jesus teaches us to seek first God's kingdom and righteousness, and all our needs will be met.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically seek and receive spiritual nourishment from God, just as He promises to feed us with the finest wheat?
- How can I experience the satisfaction that comes from God, as described in Psalms 81:16, in the midst of life's challenges and difficulties?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs, just as He provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, and how can I express my gratitude for His provision?
- What are some 'rocks' in my life where I can experience God's abundant provision and satisfaction, and how can I trust Him to meet my needs in those areas?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 81:16
He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat,.... Or the "fat of the wheat (y)"; see Deuteronomy 32:14, with the finest flour of it: the Targum is, "with the best bread of wheat;'' with
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 81:16
Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways! -God still yearns over them, in spite of their perversity and its penal consequence, waiting to be gracious. Verse 13.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 81:16
With honey; either, 1. Metaphorically, with all pleasant and precious fruits, and with all delights, as all necessaries may be expressed under the name of wheat. Or rather, 2. Properly; this land of Canaan being commended for its excellent and plentiful honey; and the bees there did oft-times harbour and make their honey in the holes of rocks and such-like places, from which it flowed down upon the ground. See ,26.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 81:16
Psalms 81:16 He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.Ver. 16. With the finest of the wheat] Heb. With the fat or marrow of wheat, with the choicest of picked nourishment. And with honey, &c.] Hyperbole incomparabilis felicitatis et foecunditatis. See Deuteronomy 32:13, shadowing out the sweetness of the word and sacraments.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 81:16
(16) Finest of the wheat.—See margin, and comp. Psalms 147:14. The construction of this verse is matter of difficulty. Properly we should render, And he fed them with the finest of the wheat, and with honey out of the rock satisfied thee. The change of person is harsh, though perhaps it may be illustrated by Psalms 22:27, &c, but the past tense seems out of keeping with the context. The conclusions of Psalms 77, 78 are hardly analogous. The pointing should be slightly changed to give, “And I would feed them also,” &c
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 81:16
Verse 16. With the finest of the wheat] מחלב חטה mecheleb chittah; literally, with the fat of wheat, as in the margin. Honey out of the rock] And he fed thaim of the grese of whete: And of the hony stane he thaim filled. Old Psalter. Thus paraphrased: "He fed thaim with the body of Criste and gastely understandyng; and of hony that ran of the stane, that is, of the wisedome that is swete to the hert." Several of the fathers understand this place of Christ. ANALYSIS OF THE EIGHTY-FIRST PSALM The contents of this Psalm are the following: - I. The psalmist exhorts them to celebrate God's name in their festivals, Psalms 81:1-4. II. The reasons why they should do this: God's benefits conferred on Israel, Psalms 81:5-10. III.
Israel's ingratitude, and its consequences, Psalms 81:11-12. IV. God's love and call to amendment, with the reasons for obedience, Psalms 81:13-16. I. He exhorts them to rejoice: but this must be, 1. In God, Psalms 81:1. 2. At his festivals, Psalms 81:2-3. II. The reasons. 1. It was God's command, Psalms 81:4. 2.
It was an ancient ordinance, Psalms 81:5. 3. Their deliverance from base servitude, Psalms 81:6. 4. When in deep affliction, Psalms 81:7. 5. In a miraculous manner, Psalms 81:7. 6. His mercy shown at the waters of Meribah, Psalms 81:7. 7. His giving them his law, Psalms 81:8-9. He then inculcates obedience, for which he gives three reasons: 1. "I am the Lord thy God," Psalms 81:10. 2. Who redeemed thee from bondage, Psalms 81:10. 3. He will make thee truly happy: "Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it," Psalms 81:10.
III. Israel's ingratitude, and its consequences. 1. God gave them up; left them to themselves, Psalms 81:12. 2. They walked in their own counsels, Psalms 81:12. And came to ruin. IV. God's love and call, c. He calls them to repentance, Psalms 81:13. The fruits of which would be three great benefits. 1. The subjugation of their enemies, Psalms 81:14. 2.
A long uninterrupted prosperity. 3. An abundance of all temporal and spiritual blessings, Psalms 81:15-16. Under the emblems of the finest wheat, and the purest honey from the hives of bees in the rocks, where they abounded in Judea, he shows them that his followers should have so much of earthly and spiritual blessings, that they should be satisfied and say, It is enough. But, alas! Israel would not be obedient and, therefore, Israel is under the curse.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 81:16
16. Tense and person both present serious difficulties, and it seems necessary to emend the text of the first line, and read: Yea, I would feed him with the fat of wheat, And with honey out of the rock would I satisfy thee. Him = Israel. The transition to direct address in Psalms 50:2 (‘thee’) seems harsh, but is not uncommon in Heb. The third person ‘them’ or ‘him’ in LXX, Jer., Syr., is probably only a correction to avoid it. We have here another reminiscence of Deuteronomy 32, vv13, 14. Cp. Psalms 147:14. To an obedient people God would fulfil His ancient promises of blessing. Cp.
Exodus 3:8; Deuteronomy 7:12-13; Deuteronomy 8:6 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 81:16
He should have fed them also - He would have given them prosperity, and their land would have produced abundantly of the necessities - even of the luxuries - of life.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 81:16
16. He should have fed them—The excellent quality and abundant supply of food here stand generically for all needful things.
Sermons on Psalms 81:16
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Honey - Water - Oil and Rocks by Walter Wilson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of water as a universal element found in all living things. He refers to Ezekiel 47, where water flows from under the thresho |
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Honey Out of the Rock by Thomas Wilcox | Thomas Wilcox preaches about the importance of having the blood of Christ at the root of one's religion, warning against retaining guilt and self-righteousness which can destroy th |
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K-493 the Holocaust in Jewish Consciousness by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God's goodness and justice, even in the face of events that seem contradictory. The sermon also explores the idea of a "genera |
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Christ's Legacy of Peace by Bob Jennings | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of truly believing and trusting in God in order to experience peace. He shares a personal anecdote about his wife reminding h |
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Anaheim Talk by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that war in the Middle East is inevitable and that the stage is set for it. He believes that the word of God is more up to date than tomorro |
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The Bee by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook uses the analogy of bees to emphasize the importance of diligence, order, and obedience in our lives. Just as bees work diligently under the leadership of their que |