Psalms 104:10
Psalms 104:10 in Multiple Translations
He sends forth springs in the valleys; they flow between the mountains.
He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.
He sendeth forth springs into the valleys; They run among the mountains;
You sent the springs into the valleys; they are flowing between the hills.
You make springs flow into the streams, running down between the hills.
He sendeth the springs into the valleis, which runne betweene the mountaines.
Who is sending forth fountains in valleys, Between hills they go on.
He sends springs into the valleys. They run among the mountains.
He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.
And he appointed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting testament:
You make/cause springs to pour water into ravines; their water flows down between the mountains.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 104:10
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Psalms 104:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַֽ/מְשַׁלֵּ֣חַ
מַ֭עְיָנִים
בַּ/נְּחָלִ֑ים
בֵּ֥ין
הָ֝רִ֗ים
יְהַלֵּכֽוּ/ן
הַֽ/מְשַׁלֵּ֣חַ
shâlach
H7971
to send
Art | V-Piel
מַ֭עְיָנִים
maʻyân
H4599
spring
N-mp
בַּ/נְּחָלִ֑ים
nachal
H5158
Brook
Prep | N-mp
בֵּ֥ין
bêyn
H996
between
Prep
הָ֝רִ֗ים
har
H2022
mountain
N-mp
יְהַלֵּכֽוּ/ן
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 104:10
הַֽ/מְשַׁלֵּ֣חַ
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Art | V-Piel
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
מַ֭עְיָנִים
maʻyân
H4599
"spring"
N-mp
A mayan was a spring or fountain, and can also refer to a source of satisfaction. It is mentioned in the Bible as a physical spring, but also figuratively as a source of joy or comfort.
Definition: spring
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: fountain, spring, well. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 87:7; Psalms 74:15.
בַּ/נְּחָלִ֑ים
nachal
H5158
"Brook"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for a brook or stream, often referring to a small river or valley, is used in the Bible to describe natural landscapes, such as the Brook Kidron in 2 Samuel 15:23. It can also refer to a narrow valley or a shaft of a mine, emphasizing the idea of a flowing body of water.
Definition: palm-tree Another name of shi.chor (שִׁיחוֹר "Shihor" H7883G)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: brook, flood, river, stream, valley. See also: Genesis 26:17; 1 Kings 18:5; Psalms 18:5.
בֵּ֥ין
bêyn
H996
"between"
Prep
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
הָ֝רִ֗ים
har
H2022
"mountain"
N-mp
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
יְהַלֵּכֽוּ/ן
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 104:10
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- Context
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- Psalms 104:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 104:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 104:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 104:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 104:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 104:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 104:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 104:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 104:10
- Sermons on Psalms 104:10
Context — How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!
8the mountains rose and the valleys sank to the place You assigned for them—
9You set a boundary they cannot cross, that they may never again cover the earth.
10He sends forth springs in the valleys; they flow between the mountains.
11They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. 12The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 41:18 | I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs. |
| 2 | Psalms 107:35 | He turns a desert into pools of water and a dry land into flowing springs. |
| 3 | Isaiah 35:7 | The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 8:7 | For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; |
Psalms 104:10 Summary
Psalms 104:10 tells us that God sends forth springs in the valleys, which flow between the mountains, showing us that He provides for the earth's needs and cares for its landscape. This reminds us that God is a God of abundance and provision, who creates and sustains all things, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Jeremiah 10:12. Just as the earth receives provision through the springs, we can trust God to provide for our needs, as stated in Philippians 4:19. By recognizing God's hand in creation, we can learn to trust and care for the world around us, reflecting His character of love and provision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of God sending forth springs in the valleys?
This act of God demonstrates His provision and care for His creation, as seen in Psalms 104:10, and is a reminder of His faithfulness to provide for our needs, as stated in Matthew 6:26 and Luke 12:24.
How do the springs flowing between the mountains relate to the surrounding landscape?
The springs flowing between the mountains, as described in Psalms 104:10, show God's attention to detail in designing the earth's topography, as mentioned in Psalms 104:8-9, where the mountains and valleys were formed according to His plan.
What can we learn from the way God provides for the earth's landscape?
From Psalms 104:10, we can learn that God is a God of abundance and provision, who not only creates but also sustains His creation, as seen in Colossians 1:17 and Hebrews 1:3.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse highlights God's character as a loving and caring Creator, who provides for the needs of His creation, as stated in Psalms 145:9 and Matthew 5:45, demonstrating His goodness and mercy towards all He has made.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can see God's provision in my own life, just as the earth receives provision through the springs in the valleys?
- How can I trust God to provide for my needs, just as the mountains and valleys trust in His design and provision?
- What are some ways I can care for and steward the natural world, recognizing God's hand in its creation and sustenance?
- In what ways can I reflect God's character of provision and care in my relationships with others and the world around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 104:10
He sendeth the springs into the valleys,.... The Targum is, "who sendeth fountains into the rivers.'' Either from the waters of the sea, which being drained through the sand, become sweet and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:10
He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 104:10
The springs, and the rivers which come from them. The hills; wherewith God hath shut in the rivers where he saw fit, that they might not overflow the land.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 104:10
Psalms 104:10 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, [which] run among the hills.Ver. 10. He sendeth the springs into the valleys] God doth this; he by certain issues or vents sendeth forth the waves of the sea (which here and there break out in springs, leaving their saltness behind them), that men and other earthly creatures might have that υδωρμεναριστον (as Pindarus styleth it), for the satisfying of their thirst and for other necessary uses. This is David’ s philosophy, and his son Solomon saith the same, Ecclesiastes 1:7; though Aristotle assign another cause of the perennity of the fountains and rivers.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 104:10
(10) Springs.—The account in Genesis goes on abruptly from the appearance of the dry land to speak of the vegetation which covers it, apparently without any physical means for its production. But a poet, especially an Oriental poet, thinks first of the springs and rivers on which fertility and life depend. And such is his sympathy with nature that in disregard of the original record he hastens at once to people his world with creatures to share the Creator’s joy in its beauty and goodness. Valleys—i.e., the torrent beds, the “wadys” as the Arabs now call them. Which run.—Better, they flow between the hills. The LXX. supply the subject “waters.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 104:10
Verse 10. He sendeth the springs into the valleys] Evaporation is guided and regulated by Divine Providence. The sun has a certain power to raise a certain portion of vapours from a given space. God has apportioned the aqueous to the terrene surface, and the solar attraction to both. There is just as much aqueous surface as affords a sufficiency of vapours to be raised by the solar attraction to water the earthy surface. Experiments have been instituted which prove that it requires a given space of aqueous surface to provide vapours for a given space of terrene surface; and the proportion appears ordinarily to be seventeen of water to three of earth; and this is the proportion that the aqueous bears to the terrene surface of the globe. See Ray's three Physico-theological Discourses.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 104:10
10–18. While He confines the great mass of waters to its appointed place, He fertilises the land by springs and rain, and makes bountiful provision for the wants of men and animals.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 104:10
He sendeth the springs into the valleys - Though the waters are gathered together into seas, yet God has taken care that the earth shall not be dry, parched, and barren.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 104:10
10. He sendeth the springs into the valleys—The poet here suspends his direct notice of the “six days’ work,” to speak of the works of providence.After the ocean, it is fit that he should speak of
Sermons on Psalms 104:10
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Testimony - Part 1 by Jackie Pullinger | In this sermon, Jackie Pullinger shares her passion for reaching individuals with the love of God. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on one person at a time rather than bei |
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Unreached Peoples: The Tribes of Myanmar Burma the Lisu by Paul Hattaway | This sermon explores a journey up north from Mendeley, encountering unique villages like one where robots inhabit, and Lisu communities utilizing water currents for rice-pounding. |
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Exposition on Psalm 104 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the importance of praising and serving the Lord with humility and fear, acknowledging that all good things come from God. He emphasizes the need for re |
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Upper Springs by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the abundant blessings and refreshment that come from God, using the story of Caleb and Achsah to illustrate how God provides springs of water in t |
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The Never-Failing Springs by John Henry Jowett | John Henry Jowett emphasizes the unchanging nature of God's promises, likening them to springs that never run dry, but rather reveal a richer abundance in times of need. Just as Ap |
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Fresh Oil by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher begins by acknowledging the large crowd gathered in the building, including preachers from different states and countries. He prays for the Holy Spirit |
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The Miracle in a Dry Place by John Henry Jowett | John Henry Jowett preaches about the miracles of grace, emphasizing how God can turn dry and difficult experiences into sources of blessing and consolation. He highlights the idea |