Psalms 104:27
Psalms 104:27 in Multiple Translations
All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season.
These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.
These wait all for thee, That thou mayest give them their food in due season.
All of them are waiting for you, to give them their food in its time.
All creatures look to you to give them food at the right time.
All these waite vpon thee, that thou maiest giue them foode in due season.
All of them unto Thee do look, To give their food in its season.
These all wait for you, that you may give them their food in due season.
These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their food in due season.
He gave them power to shew his signs, and his wonders in the land of Cham.
All of those creatures depend on you to give them the food that they need.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 104:27
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Psalms 104:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כֻּ֭לָּ/ם
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
יְשַׂבֵּר֑וּ/ן
לָ/תֵ֖ת
אָכְלָ֣/ם
בְּ/עִתּֽ/וֹ
כֻּ֭לָּ/ם
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms | Suff
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
יְשַׂבֵּר֑וּ/ן
sâbar
H7663
to inspect
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
לָ/תֵ֖ת
nâthan
H5414
to give
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אָכְלָ֣/ם
ʼôkel
H400
food
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/עִתּֽ/וֹ
ʻêth
H6256
time
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 104:27
כֻּ֭לָּ/ם
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְשַׂבֵּר֑וּ/ן
sâbar
H7663
"to inspect"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This word means to wait or hope for something, often with patience and expectation. It involves watching and waiting with a sense of anticipation. In the Bible, it's translated as hope, tarry, or wait.
Definition: (Qal) to inspect, examine
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: hope, tarry, view, wait. See also: Ruth 1:13; Psalms 104:27; Psalms 119:166.
לָ/תֵ֖ת
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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.
אָכְלָ֣/ם
ʼôkel
H400
"food"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to food or a meal, including cereal, meat, and other supplies. It is used in stories about everyday life, like eating and sharing meals.
Definition: 1) food 1a) cereal 1b) meat 2) food supply 3) meal, dinner
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: eating, food, meal(-time), meat, prey, victuals. See also: Genesis 14:11; Deuteronomy 2:28; Psalms 78:18.
בְּ/עִתּֽ/וֹ
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
Prep | 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.
Study Notes — Psalms 104:27
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- Context
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- Psalms 104:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 104:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 104:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 104:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 104:27
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 104:27
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 104:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 104:27
- Sermons on Psalms 104:27
Context — How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!
25Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small.
26There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there.
27All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season.
28When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. 29When You hide Your face, they are terrified; when You take away their breath, they die and return to dust.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 136:25 | He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 2 | Psalms 147:9 | He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call. |
| 3 | Job 38:41 | Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food? |
| 4 | Luke 12:24–28 | 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! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? So if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest? Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith! |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Job 36:31 | For by these He judges the nations and provides food in abundance. |
| 7 | Psalms 36:6 | Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. O LORD, You preserve man and beast. |
Psalms 104:27 Summary
This verse, Psalms 104:27, reminds us that every living thing, from tiny insects to huge animals, looks to God for food and sustenance. Just like the birds and fish, we also rely on God for our daily needs, and should trust in His provision and care, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:26. God provides for us in His perfect timing, which is why we can trust Him and look to Him for everything we need, as promised in Philippians 4:19. By looking to God for our needs, we can experience His peace and provision in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that all creatures look to God for food in due season?
This means that every living thing, from the smallest insect to the largest animal, relies on God for its daily sustenance, as seen in Psalms 104:27, and is a demonstration of God's providence and care for His creation, similar to what is described in Matthew 6:26 and Luke 12:24.
How does this verse relate to our own lives as believers?
This verse reminds us that, just like the creatures in the natural world, we also rely on God for our daily needs, and should look to Him in faith, as encouraged in Philippians 4:19 and Matthew 6:33.
What does 'due season' mean in this context?
The phrase 'due season' refers to the appropriate or appointed time when God provides for the needs of His creatures, highlighting His sovereignty and timing, as seen in Ecclesiastes 3:1 and Galatians 6:9.
Is this verse only talking about physical food?
While the verse is primarily referring to physical sustenance, it also has spiritual implications, reminding us that God provides for our spiritual needs as well, as seen in John 6:35 and Isaiah 55:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I look to God for my daily needs, and how can I deepen my trust in His provision?
- How does the fact that all creatures rely on God for food impact my perspective on my own place in the world and my responsibility to care for creation?
- What are some ways that I can practically apply the principle of looking to God for my needs, rather than relying solely on my own abilities or resources?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's timing and provision, even when I don't see immediate answers to my prayers or needs?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 104:27
These wait all upon thee,.... Or "hope in thee" (s); not only the fishes of the sea, but the beasts of the field; for to them the psalmist returns, as Aben Ezra observes; to whom hope and expectation
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:27
These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season. -All God's creatures obtain from Him their food in due season.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 104:27
These all, both beasts and fishes, wait upon thee, expect supplies only from thy providence; which is said of them figuratively, and with an allusion to the manner of tame beasts and fowls, which commonly look after and wait upon those persons who bring their food to them. In due season; when it is necessary or convenient for them; by which expression he intimates the moderation of the beasts in their desires of food, and tacitly reproves the intemperance of men who feed themselves in season and out of season.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 104:27
Psalms 104:27 These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give [them] their meat in due season.Ver. 27. These wait all upon thee] The great housekeeper of the world, who carvest them out their meet measures of meat, and at fit seasons. Of thee they have it, per causarum concatenationem.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 104:27
Verse 27. These wait all upon thee] The innumerable fry of the smaller aquatic animals, as well as whales, dolphins, porpoises, and sharks, all have their meat from God. He has in his gracious providence furnished that sort of food which is suitable to all. And this provision is various; not only for every kind of fish does God provide food, but a different kind of aliment for each in its different periods of growth. Here are displayed the goodness and infinitely varied providence of God: "He giveth them their meat in due season."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 104:27
27. These wait all &c.] All of them wait upon thee. Not marine animals only, but all living creatures are meant, as in Genesis 1:29-30. God is the great householder, dispensing to all His family their portions. Cp. Psalms 145:15-16; Psalms 147:9.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 104:27
These wait all upon thee - That is, These are all dependent on thee. It does not, of course, mean that they “wait” in the sense that they are conscious of their dependence on God, but that they are “actually” dependent.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 104:27
27. These wait all upon thee—Here is the moral of all these beautiful allusions to living creatures. God feeds them. They wait on God as if their eyes were fixed on him in expectation of being fed, as the Hebrew denotes.
Sermons on Psalms 104:27
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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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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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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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Blessed Are They Who Consider by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his personal struggle with leaving his job and following God's calling. He shares how God spoke to him through the sight of four birds peck |
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Week of Meetings 06 Privileges His Children by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher shares the story of Hudson Taylor, a missionary in China, who faced a difficult situation when there was no flour left for the animals. Despite the cha |
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The Undeniable Reality of God's Provision by George Mueller | George Mueller shares the undeniable reality of God's provision through a miraculous event at his orphanage, where he and Dr. A. T. Pierson prayed for breakfast despite having noth |