Psalms 107:38
Psalms 107:38 in Multiple Translations
He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; And he suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
He gives them his blessing so that they are increased greatly, and their cattle do not become less.
He takes care of them, and their numbers increase dramatically—their cattle too!
For he blesseth them, and they multiplie exceedingly, and he diminisheth not their cattell.
And He blesseth them, and they multiply exceedingly, And their cattle He doth not diminish.
He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly. He doesn’t allow their livestock to decrease.
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
He blesses the people, and the women give birth to many children, and they have large herds of cattle.
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Psalms 107:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְבָרֲכֵ֣/ם
וַ/יִּרְבּ֣וּ
מְאֹ֑ד
וּ֝/בְהֶמְתָּ֗/ם
לֹ֣א
יַמְעִֽיט
וַ/יְבָרֲכֵ֣/ם
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
וַ/יִּרְבּ֣וּ
râbâh
H7235
to multiply
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
וּ֝/בְהֶמְתָּ֗/ם
bᵉhêmâh
H929
animal
Conj | N-fs | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יַמְעִֽיט
mâʻaṭ
H4591
to diminish
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:38
וַ/יְבָרֲכֵ֣/ם
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
וַ/יִּרְבּ֣וּ
râbâh
H7235
"to multiply"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.
Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
וּ֝/בְהֶמְתָּ֗/ם
bᵉhêmâh
H929
"animal"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This word refers to animals, especially large quadruped mammals. It's used in the Bible to describe livestock, wild beasts, and other creatures. It appears in stories of creation, farming, and wildlife.
Definition: 1) beast, cattle, animal 1a) beasts (coll of all animals) 1b) cattle, livestock (of domestic animals) 1c) wild beasts
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beast, cattle. See also: Genesis 1:24; Deuteronomy 28:11; Psalms 8:8.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַמְעִֽיט
mâʻaṭ
H4591
"to diminish"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to make something smaller or less. It can describe reducing a quantity or making something less effective. The KJV translates it as diminish or make few.
Definition: 1) to be or become small, be few, be diminished 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to diminish 1a2) to be too small 1b) (Piel) to become few 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make small, make few, diminish 1c2) to give less
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: suffer to decrease, diminish, (be, [idiom] borrow a, give, make) few (in number, -ness), gather least (little), be (seem) little, ([idiom] give the) less, be minished, bring to nothing. See also: Exodus 12:4; 2 Kings 4:3; Psalms 107:38.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:38
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 107:38 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:38
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:38
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:38
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:38
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:38
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:38
- Sermons on Psalms 107:38
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
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, 40He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 1:7 | but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them. |
| 2 | Genesis 12:2 | I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. |
| 3 | Genesis 17:20 | As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 30:9 | So the LORD your God will make you abound in all the work of your hands and in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land. Indeed, the LORD will again delight in your goodness, as He delighted in that of your fathers, |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 7:14 | You will be blessed above all peoples; among you there will be no barren man or woman or livestock. |
| 6 | Psalms 128:1–6 | Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways! For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table. In this way indeed shall blessing come to the man who fears the LORD. May the LORD bless you from Zion, that you may see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life, that you may see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel! |
| 7 | Genesis 17:16 | And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 28:11 | The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you. |
| 9 | Psalms 144:13–14 | Our storehouses will be full, supplying all manner of produce; our flocks will bring forth thousands, tens of thousands in our fields. Our oxen will bear great loads. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 30:19 | Thanksgiving will proceed from them, a sound of celebration. I will multiply them, and they will not be decreased; I will honor them, and they will not be belittled. |
Psalms 107:38 Summary
Psalms 107:38 tells us that when God blesses people, they multiply and their herds (or livestock) do not decrease. This means that God takes care of those He blesses, providing for their needs and helping them to prosper (similar to what we see in Deuteronomy 8:18). Just like in the story of Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3, God wants to bless us so that we can be a blessing to others. By trusting in God and following His ways, we can experience His blessings in our own lives, just as the people in Psalms 107:38 did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to bless someone in the context of Psalms 107:38?
In the Bible, a blessing from God often means an increase in numbers, prosperity, or influence, as seen in Psalms 107:38 and also in Genesis 1:28 where God blesses humanity to be fruitful and multiply.
How does God's blessing affect the herds of those He blesses?
According to Psalms 107:38, God does not let the herds of those He blesses diminish, indicating His care and provision for their livelihood, similar to how God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness as mentioned in Exodus 12:38.
Is the blessing mentioned in Psalms 107:38 only for certain people?
The Bible teaches that God's blessings are available to all people, but the specific blessings mentioned in Psalms 107:38 seem to be in the context of those who are obedient to God and trust in Him, as seen in verses like Psalms 37:3-4 which encourages trust in the Lord and doing good.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us that our prosperity and multiplication, whether in family, business, or ministry, are ultimately in God's hands, and we should seek His blessing and trust in His sovereignty as mentioned in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God's blessing and multiplication?
- How can I, like those in Psalms 107:38, position myself to receive God's blessing?
- In what ways can I trust God for the provision and care of my 'herds,' whether literal or metaphorical?
- How does the promise of God not letting our herds diminish encourage me in times of financial or material uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:38
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly,.... Not only their fields and vineyards are blessed with an increase, but these husbandmen themselves; as man at his first creation was bid
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:38
Preserves them from abortion and deadly diseases, and on the contrary causeth them to increase, as he said in the former branch, which is here repeated in other words, after the sane manner.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:38
Psalms 107:38 He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.Ver. 38. He blesseth them also, &c.] See Proverbs 10:12 Psalms 127:1 James 4:15. They are out that rest in natural causes.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:38
38. In this and the preceding verse there may be an allusion to Leviticus 26:20; Leviticus 26:22.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:38
He blesseth them also - In the manner immediately specified. So that they are multiplied greatly - This was regarded as one of the highest blessings which God could confer, and hence, it was so often
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:38
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 107:38
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(Genesis) Genesis 46:1-3 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and how he initially did not seek God's guidance in his life. Jacob made his own decisions and only turned to God on Sunda |
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Judah's Plea by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith takes us through the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. He emphasizes the importance of confessing our sins and not allowing unconfessed sin |
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Healing - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of using the gift that God has given us. He shares his personal experience of receiving more of God's gifts by choosing to use |
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A Man on the Go by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the criticisms that the Apostle Paul faced in his ministry. Paul was criticized for constantly moving around, changing his plans, and preachin |
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(Godly Home) Part 7 - More Pictures of Promise by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a vision for our lives and for our families. He explains that when we have a clear vision, it creates a desire in o |
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(A Heavenly Church) 6. Contentment by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a father in heaven who provides for our needs. He encourages the audience to be faithful and righteous with money, a |
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(Genesis) Genesis 48:4-6 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the promises made by God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God promised to make them fruitful and multiply them, and to give them the land as an |