Psalms 107:37
Psalms 107:37 in Multiple Translations
They sow fields and plant vineyards that yield a fruitful harvest.
And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.
And sow fields, and plant vineyards, And get them fruits of increase.
And put seed in the fields and make vine-gardens, to give them fruit.
They sow their fields and plant their vineyards, producing a good harvest.
And sowe the fieldes, and plant vineyardes, which bring foorth fruitfull increase.
And they sow fields, and plant vineyards, And they make fruits of increase.
sow fields, plant vineyards, and reap the fruits of increase.
And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.
They plant seeds in their fields, and they plant grapevines that produce big crops of grapes.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:37
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Psalms 107:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּזְרְע֣וּ
שָׂ֭דוֹת
וַ/יִּטְּע֣וּ
כְרָמִ֑ים
וַ֝/יַּעֲשׂ֗וּ
פְּרִ֣י
תְבֽוּאָה
וַ/יִּזְרְע֣וּ
zâraʻ
H2232
to sow
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
שָׂ֭דוֹת
sâdeh
H7704
field
N-mp
וַ/יִּטְּע֣וּ
nâṭaʻ
H5193
to plant
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
כְרָמִ֑ים
kerem
H3754
vineyard
N-cp
וַ֝/יַּעֲשׂ֗וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
פְּרִ֣י
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
N-ms
תְבֽוּאָה
tᵉbûwʼâh
H8393
produce
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:37
וַ/יִּזְרְע֣וּ
zâraʻ
H2232
"to sow"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To sow or plant seed is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which also has figurative uses like spreading ideas or producing spiritual fruit. It appears in various forms, such as conceiving or yielding seed, and is used in biblical passages like Genesis and Psalm 107.
Definition: 1) to sow, scatter seed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sow 1a2) producing, yielding seed 1b)(Niphal) 1b1) to be sown 1b2) to become pregnant, be made pregnant 1c) (Pual) to be sown 1d) (Hiphil) to produce seed, yield seed
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: bear, conceive seed, set with sow(-er), yield. See also: Genesis 1:11; Psalms 107:37; Psalms 97:11.
שָׂ֭דוֹת
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
N-mp
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
וַ/יִּטְּע֣וּ
nâṭaʻ
H5193
"to plant"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To plant or establish something, like in Genesis 2:8 where God planted a garden in Eden. It can also mean to fix or fasten something in place.
Definition: 1) to plant, fasten, fix, establish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to plant 1a2) to plant, establish (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be planted 1b2) to be established (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: fastened, plant(-er). See also: Genesis 2:8; Isaiah 17:10; Psalms 44:3.
כְרָמִ֑ים
kerem
H3754
"vineyard"
N-cp
A vineyard, or kerem, was a garden or plot of land used for growing vines and other crops. In the Bible, vineyards were often used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance, as seen in the book of Isaiah and the parables of Jesus.
Definition: vineyard
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage. See also H1021 (בֵּית הַכֶּרֶם). See also: Genesis 9:20; Nehemiah 5:11; Psalms 107:37.
וַ֝/יַּעֲשׂ֗וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
פְּרִ֣י
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
תְבֽוּאָה
tᵉbûwʼâh
H8393
"produce"
N-fs
This word means produce or income, referring to crops, revenue, or even the product of our lips. It is translated as fruit, gain, or revenue in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) produce, product, revenue 1a) product, yield, crops (of the earth usually) 1b) income, revenue 1c) gain (of wisdom) (fig) 1d) product of lips (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: fruit, gain, increase, revenue. See also: Genesis 47:24; 2 Kings 8:6; Psalms 107:37.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:37
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 107:37 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:37
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:37
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:37
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:37
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:37
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:37
- Sermons on Psalms 107:37
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
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. 39When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Corinthians 3:7 | So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. |
| 2 | 2 Corinthians 9:10 | Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 29:5 | “Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat their produce. |
| 4 | Isaiah 37:30 | And this will be a sign to you, O Hezekiah: This year you will eat what grows on its own, and in the second year what springs from the same. But in the third year you will sow and reap; you will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. |
| 5 | Zechariah 8:12 | “For the seed will be prosperous, the vine will yield its fruit, the ground will yield its produce, and the skies will give their dew. To the remnant of this people I will give all these things as an inheritance. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 28:26 | And there they will dwell securely, build houses, and plant vineyards. They will dwell securely when I execute judgments against all those around them who treat them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.’” |
| 7 | Genesis 26:12 | Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, |
| 8 | Haggai 1:10–11 | Therefore, on account of you the heavens have withheld their dew and the earth has withheld its crops. I have summoned a drought on the fields and on the mountains, on the grain, new wine, and oil, and on whatever the ground yields, on man and beast, and on all the labor of your hands.” |
| 9 | Haggai 1:5–6 | Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways. You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.” |
| 10 | Joel 1:10–12 | The field is ruined; the land mourns. For the grain is destroyed, the new wine is dried up, and the oil fails. Be dismayed, O farmers, wail, O vinedressers, over the wheat and barley, because the harvest of the field has perished. The grapevine is dried up, and the fig tree is withered; the pomegranate, palm, and apple— all the trees of the orchard—are withered. Surely the joy of mankind has dried up. |
Psalms 107:37 Summary
This verse, Psalms 107:37, tells us that when God's people trust and obey Him, they are able to produce a fruitful harvest. This means that they are able to live fruitful and meaningful lives, just like a garden that produces delicious fruit (as seen in John 15:1-17). When we trust God and follow His commands, He provides for us and helps us to flourish, just like a garden that is well-watered and cared for (as seen in Isaiah 58:11). By trusting in God's goodness and provision, we can experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from living a life that is pleasing to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of sowing fields and planting vineyards in Psalms 107:37?
The act of sowing fields and planting vineyards represents the establishment of a thriving community, as seen in Psalms 107:36, where the hungry settle and establish a city, similar to the promises in Deuteronomy 28:1-14.
How does this verse relate to God's provision and care?
This verse highlights God's provision and care for His people, as He enables them to produce a fruitful harvest, reminiscent of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:2 to bless him and make him a blessing.
What is the spiritual significance of a fruitful harvest in this context?
A fruitful harvest symbolizes the spiritual fruitfulness that comes from obeying God's commands and trusting in His goodness, as seen in Galatians 5:22-23 and Matthew 13:1-23.
How does this verse apply to our lives today?
This verse encourages us to trust in God's provision and care, just as the Israelites did, and to be faithful stewards of the resources He has given us, as taught in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'sow fields and plant vineyards' in my own life, investing in the things that bring spiritual fruitfulness?
- How has God provided for me in the past, and how can I trust Him to continue providing for me in the present and future?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God for a 'fruitful harvest', and how can I pray for His blessing and provision?
- In what ways can I be a part of establishing a 'city' or community that honors God and brings Him glory, as seen in Psalms 107:36?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:37
And sow the fields, and plant vineyards,.... And so raise a sufficient supply of corn and wine for the support of themselves and families.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:37
May yield, Heb. and they shall make or procure from their fields and vineyards. Fruits of increase; such fruits as they use to produce.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:37
Psalms 107:37 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.Ver. 37. And sow the fields, and plant vineyards] These are noble employments, such as the ancient patriarchs were much in, and the most honourable among the Romans, as Coriolanus, Marcus Curius, Cato Major, &c. Our forefathers, if they could call any one bonum eolonum, a good husbandman, they thought it praise enough, saith Cicero. Which may yield] The thankful earth yielding, by God’ s blessing, her gratum onus, full burden to the laborious tiller.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:37
37. And sowed fields and planted vineyards, Which yielded fruitful produce. With Psalms 107:36 cp. Psalms 107:4-5. In Psalms 107:37 the R.V. and get them fruits is possible, but not in accordance with the general usage of the phrase.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:37
And sow the fields, and plant vineyards - Cultivate the earth. The culture of the vine was an important feature in agriculture in Palestine, and hence, it is made so prominent here.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:37
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 107:37
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Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty. (Psalm 107:30-31) by George Whitefield | George Whitefield preaches about the importance of praising and thanking the Lord for His goodness and wonders, emphasizing the duty of gratitude and the tendency of fallen man to |
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(John - Part 17): Lessons on John the Baptists Humble Ministry by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. He encourages the audience to let go of their desires for honor and praise an |
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True Gospel - Pt6 - Acceptance in the Beloved by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences and reflections on his journey with God. He talks about how he initially approached serving God with a strong work ethic, bu |
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Dependence Upon the Lord by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the destruction of a printing press and the loss of valuable materials. He emphasizes the importance of humility and exalting God in all asp |
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Evangelical Preaching by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the preacher's responsibility in evangelistic efforts to win souls, warning against two extremes: merely presenting doctrines without heartfelt engagement and |
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2 Corinthians 7:8-9 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of godly sorrow leading to repentance and salvation, highlighting the difference between worldly sorrow and sorrow for sins. He emphas |
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Epistle 332 by George Fox | George Fox encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite trials and persecutions, reminding them that their true treasure lies in Christ and not in earthly posses |