Psalms 107:36
Psalms 107:36 in Multiple Translations
He causes the hungry to settle there, that they may establish a city in which to dwell.
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, That they may prepare a city of habitation,
And there he gives the poor a resting-place, so that they may make themselves a town;
He brings hungry people to live there—a place they can build their cities.
And there he placeth the hungrie, and they builde a citie to dwell in,
And He causeth the hungry to dwell there, And they prepare a city of habitation.
There he makes the hungry live, that they may prepare a city to live in,
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;
He brings hungry people into that land, to live there and build cities there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:36
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Psalms 107:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יּ֣וֹשֶׁב
שָׁ֣ם
רְעֵבִ֑ים
וַ֝/יְכוֹנְנ֗וּ
עִ֣יר
מוֹשָֽׁב
וַ/יּ֣וֹשֶׁב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
שָׁ֣ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
רְעֵבִ֑ים
râʻêb
H7457
hungry
Adj
וַ֝/יְכוֹנְנ֗וּ
kûwn
H3559
to establish
Conj | V-o-ConsecImperf-3mp
עִ֣יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs
מוֹשָֽׁב
môwshâb
H4186
seat
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:36
וַ/יּ֣וֹשֶׁב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
שָׁ֣ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
רְעֵבִ֑ים
râʻêb
H7457
"hungry"
Adj
A person who is hungry is described by this Hebrew word, which appears in books like Deuteronomy and Amos. Hunger can be a physical or emotional state, and the Bible addresses both aspects.
Definition: 1) hungry 1a) hungry 1b) hungry man (subst) 1c) of failing strength (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: hunger bitten, hungry. See also: 1 Samuel 2:5; Psalms 146:7; Psalms 107:5.
וַ֝/יְכוֹנְנ֗וּ
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
Conj | V-o-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
עִ֣יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
מוֹשָֽׁב
môwshâb
H4186
"seat"
N-ms
A seat can refer to a physical place of sitting or a gathering of people, like an assembly. It can also mean a dwelling place or location, and is sometimes used to describe a group of people living together.
Definition: 1) seat, assembly, dwelling-place, dwelling, dwellers 1a) seat, sitting, those sitting, sitting company or assembly 1b) dwelling place, dwelling 1c) situation, location 1d) time of dwelling 1e) those dwelling, dweller
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: assembly, dwell in, dwelling(-place), wherein (that) dwelt (in), inhabited place, seat, sitting, situation, sojourning. See also: Genesis 10:30; 1 Samuel 20:25; Psalms 1:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:36
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:36
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:36
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:36
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:36
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:36
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:36
- Sermons on Psalms 107:36
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
34and fruitful land into fields of salt, because of the wickedness of its dwellers.
35He turns a desert into pools of water and a dry land into flowing springs.
36He causes the hungry to settle there, that they may establish a city in which to dwell.
37They sow fields and plant vineyards that yield a fruitful harvest. 38He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 107:7 | He led them on a straight path to reach a city where they could live. |
| 2 | Luke 1:53 | He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty. |
| 3 | Acts 17:26 | From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. |
| 4 | Psalms 146:7 | He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free, |
Psalms 107:36 Summary
[Psalms 107:36 tells us that God provides for those who are hungry and in need, giving them a place to call home. This is a beautiful picture of God's care and compassion for His people, as seen in Exodus 16:4, where He provided manna for the Israelites in the wilderness. Just like a father provides for his children, God wants to provide for us and give us a sense of belonging and community, as described in Matthew 6:26. As we trust in God's provision, we can experience His blessings and flourish, just like the people in Psalms 107:37-38.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to cause the hungry to settle in a place?
This means that God provides for those who are in need, giving them a place to call home and meet their physical needs, as seen in Psalms 107:36, and is reminiscent of His care for the Israelites in the wilderness, as described in Exodus 16:4.
How does God's provision relate to the establishment of a city?
According to Psalms 107:36, God's provision allows people to establish a city, which represents a place of community, safety, and prosperity, much like the city of Jerusalem, which was established by God's decree, as seen in 1 Kings 11:36.
What is the significance of God causing the hungry to settle in a specific place?
This act of God's provision demonstrates His care and concern for those who are vulnerable, and it ultimately leads to their flourishing, as seen in Psalms 107:37-38, where the people are able to sow fields, plant vineyards, and experience abundant blessings, much like the promises made to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 28:1-14.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse reveals God's compassionate and generous nature, as seen in Psalms 107:36, and is consistent with His character as described in Psalms 103:13, which says that God is like a father to His children, and in Matthew 6:26, which notes that God provides for the birds of the air, demonstrating His care for all of creation.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has provided for you in times of need, and how have you responded to His provision?
- How can you trust God to provide for you, even when you are facing uncertainty or hardship, as encouraged in Philippians 4:19?
- What does it mean for you to 'establish a city' in your own life, and how can you build a sense of community and belonging, as described in Acts 2:42-47?
- How can you reflect God's character by caring for those who are hungry or in need, as commanded in Matthew 25:31-46?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:36
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell,.... In those fruitful places which they find agreeable to them, and so fix upon them as the places of their abode, and build houses, and dwell there; having
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:36
The hungry; poor people; who could not provide for themselves, or were banished from their own land by potent oppressors, and were driven into wildernesses, like them , which God in pity to them made fruitful.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:36
Psalms 107:36 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;Ver. 36. And there he maketh the hungry to dwell] As our English, and other plantations in America, where sundry poor people get fair estates. That they may prepare a city] The building of cities is of God, and so is their conservation.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:36
Verse 36. And there he maketh the hungry to dwell] All this seems to apply admirably to the first colonists of any place. They flee from a land of want, an ingrata terra that did not repay their toil, and they seek the wilderness where the land wants only cultivation to make it produce all the necessaries of life. He, by his providence, so guides their steps as to lead them to rivers which they can navigate, and from which they can procure plenty of fish, and shows them wells or springs which they have not digged. The hungry dwell there; and jointly agree, for convenience and defence, to build them a city for habitation. They sow the fields which they have cleared; and plant vineyards, and orchards which yield them in creasing fruits, Psalms 107:37, and he multiplies their cattle greatly, and does not suffer them to decrease, Psalms 107:38. What a fine picture is this of the first peopling and planting of America, and of the multiplication and extension of that people; of the Divine blessing on their industry, and the general and astonishing prosperity of their country! May they never again know what is spoken in the following verse:
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:36
36. And there he hath made the hungry to dwell, And they have founded an inhabited city,
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:36
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell - Those who were in want; those who would have perished. It is not necessary to refer this to any particular case.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:36
33-42. These verses comprehend the last two strophes, the first ending with Psalms 107:38, and the latter with Psalms 107:42. The whole comprises a description of what God can do in his sovereign grace and judgment with a nation.
Sermons on Psalms 107:36
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Fast for Prayer in the Square – Day 3 by Carter Conlon | The video shown in the sermon is a two-minute preview of what God is expected to do in the future. The pastors will distribute this video to their congregations to give them an ide |
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Peace! Be Still! by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the importance of studying the Gospels to deepen our understanding of Christ, urging believers to become more familiar with Jesus Himself rather than just the |
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The Heavenly Birth and Its Earthly Counterfeits by J.C. Philpot | Joseph Philpot preaches about the rejection of Christ by His own people due to hypocrisy, self-righteousness, and worldliness, despite their outward religious practices. He emphasi |
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The Jesus Family in Communist China - Part 3 by Dr. D. Vaughan Rees | Dr. D. Vaughan Rees preaches about how the Ye-su Chia-ting Christians were prepared for the Communist rule, showcasing Divine guidance in their lives and how they unknowingly antic |
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The Farewell by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the concept of 'farewell' from 2 Corinthians 13:11, reflecting on the spiritual implications of faring well or ill. He delves into the characteristics of t |
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5) Our Father in Heaven Gives Us Wisdom (Kannada) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from God through prayer, highlighting the necessity of faith and humility. It discusses how asking for wisdom is crucial as |
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God Waits for Us to Be Empty by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes that God desires us to be continuously empty in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit. He illustrates this through the story of a woman who had only a pot |