Psalms 111:5
Psalms 111:5 in Multiple Translations
He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant.
He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.
He feeds those who respect him; he always remembers the agreement he made.
He hath giuen a portion vnto them that feare him: he wil euer be mindfull of his couenant.
Prey He hath given to those fearing Him, He remembereth to the age His covenant.
He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
He hath given food to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
Acceptable is the man that showeth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:
He provides food for those who revere him; he never forgets the agreement that he made with our ancestors.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 111:5
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Psalms 111:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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טֶ֭רֶף
נָתַ֣ן
לִֽ/ירֵאָ֑י/ו
יִזְכֹּ֖ר
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
בְּרִיתֽ/וֹ
טֶ֭רֶף
ṭereph
H2964
prey
N-ms
נָתַ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לִֽ/ירֵאָ֑י/ו
yârêʼ
H3373
afraid
Prep | Adj | Suff
יִזְכֹּ֖ר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
בְּרִיתֽ/וֹ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 111:5
טֶ֭רֶף
ṭereph
H2964
"prey"
N-ms
This word refers to something that has been torn apart, like prey or food. In Genesis 49:27 and Isaiah 18:6, it describes the spoils of war or the leftovers of a predator's meal.
Definition: 1) prey, food, leaf 1a) prey 1b) food 1c) leaf
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: leaf, meat, prey, spoil. See also: Genesis 49:9; Isaiah 5:29; Psalms 76:5.
נָתַ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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.
לִֽ/ירֵאָ֑י/ו
yârêʼ
H3373
"afraid"
Prep | Adj | Suff
This word describes someone who is afraid or fearful, and is also used to convey a sense of reverence or respect. It's often translated as 'afraid' in the KJV. In the Bible, it's used to describe people's reactions to God or scary situations.
Definition: fearing, reverent, afraid
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: afraid, fear (-ful). See also: Genesis 22:12; Psalms 103:17; Psalms 15:4.
יִזְכֹּ֖ר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
בְּרִיתֽ/וֹ
bᵉrîyth
H1285
"covenant"
N-fs | Suff
A covenant is a promise or agreement between people or between God and people, like a treaty or alliance. It is first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis, where God makes a covenant with Abraham. This concept is central to the Bible.
Definition: 1) covenant, alliance, pledge 1a) between men 1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man) 1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects) 1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man) 1a4) alliance (of friendship) 1a5) alliance (of marriage) 1b) between God and man 1b1) alliance (of friendship) 1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges) 2) (phrases) 2a) covenant making 2b) covenant keeping 2c) covenant violation
Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 111:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 111:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 111:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 111:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 111:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 111:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 111:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 111:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 111:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 111:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 111:5
- Sermons on Psalms 111:5
Context — Majestic Is His Work
3Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.
4He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.
6He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations. 7The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 105:8 | He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— |
| 2 | Luke 1:72 | to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, |
| 3 | Matthew 6:26–33 | Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns—and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that 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, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 1:5 | Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments, |
| 5 | Daniel 9:4 | And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments, |
| 6 | Psalms 89:34 | I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. |
| 7 | Psalms 106:45 | And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. |
| 8 | Isaiah 33:16 | he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. |
| 9 | Luke 12:30 | For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. |
| 10 | Psalms 37:3 | Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. |
Psalms 111:5 Summary
This verse tells us that God takes care of people who respect and trust Him, making sure they have what they need to live. He also remembers the promises He made to His people, which gives us confidence in His love. Just like God provides for the birds, as seen in Matthew 6:26, He will provide for us too. We can trust in His goodness and faithfulness, knowing that He is always looking out for our well-being, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'fear Him' in Psalms 111:5?
To fear the Lord means to have a deep reverence and respect for Him, recognizing His power and authority, as seen in Psalms 128:1 and Proverbs 1:7. This fear is not about being scared, but about having a healthy respect that leads to obedience and trust.
How does God provide food for those who fear Him?
God provides for His people in various ways, as seen in Matthew 6:26 and Philippians 4:19, where He promises to meet our physical and spiritual needs, often through His creation and the kindness of others.
What is the covenant that God remembers forever?
The covenant refers to the promises and agreements God made with His people throughout history, such as the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 12:1-3 and the new covenant in Jeremiah 31:31-34, which He remembers and honors forever.
Why is it important that God remembers His covenant forever?
God remembering His covenant forever shows His faithfulness and commitment to His people, giving us confidence in His love and care for us, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Hebrews 13:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced God's provision in my life, and how can I express gratitude for these blessings?
- How does my fear of the Lord impact my daily decisions and actions, and what areas of my life need more of God's guidance and wisdom?
- What are some of the promises and covenant agreements that God has made with me, and how can I trust in His faithfulness to fulfill them?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my reverence and respect for God in my relationships and interactions with others, and how can I point them to His love and care?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 111:5
He hath given meat to them that fear him,.... Or a "prey" (h), alluding to the spoil of the Egyptians; or to the manna; corporeal food, daily bread, which they that fear him shall not want, Psalms
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 111:5
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. He hath given meat unto them that fear him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 111:5
Meat; which includes all necessary provisions for their being and well-being. The word signifies spoil, and so may relate to the spoil of the Egyptians granted by God to the Israelites; but it is sometimes used for food, as . Unto them that fear him; to the Israelites, the only people in the world which feared and worshipped the true God according to his will; and especially to those among them that truly feared God, and, for their sakes, to the body of that nation, as well in the wilderness, as in their following straits and miseries. He will ever be mindful; or, he hath ever been; for both in the first branch of this verse, and in the foregoing and following verses, he is speaking of the former works of God. So the future tense is put for the past, as it is frequently, and as on the contrary the past tense is put for the future. Of his covenant, which he made with Abraham and with his seed forever; whereby he obliged himself to be their God, and to provide all necessaries for them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 111:5
Psalms 111:5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.Ver. 5. He hath given meat] Heb. a prey, Escam demensam; as he did manna to the Israelites, to each a homer; so to all his he giveth food convenient for them, Proverbs 30:8, Cibum et potum, quae sunt divitiae Christianorum (Jerome). He will ever be mindful of his covenant] To pass by his people’ s sins, and to supply all their necessities; all his paths to such are not mercy only, but truth, Psalms 25:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 111:5
(5) He hath given.—Better, He gave.Meat.—The word often means “prey,” from its being torn as by a wild beast, but it is used in Proverbs 31:15, Malachi 3:10, in the simple sense of food. (Comp. also the verb, Proverbs 30:8.) There need not therefore be any allusion to the spoils taken in the Canaanitish wars, though the next verse makes this exceedingly probable. (See Sir G. Grove’s remarks; article “Meat” in Smith’s Bible Dictionary.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 111:5
Verse 5. He hath given meat] טרף tereph, PREY. This may allude to the quails in the wilderness. The word signifies what is taken in hunting-wild beasts, venison, or fowls of any kind; particularly such as were proper for food. It also signifies spoil taken from enemies. And he may also refer to the wondrous manner in which they were fed and supported during their captivity; and by his support he proved that he was mindful of his covenant. He had promised such blessings; he was faithful to his promises.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 111:5
5. meat] As He made provision for Israel’s wants in the wilderness by the manna, so He provides for the wants of His people at all times (Psalms 34:9-10). Tereph, lit. prey of a lion, in later Heb. has the general sense of food (Proverbs 31:15; Malachi 3:10). The unusual word is chosen here for the sake of the acrostic. he will remember his covenant for ever] The deliverance from Egypt was a proof that Jehovah remembered His covenant with the patriarchs (Exodus 2:24; Exodus 6:5), and a pledge that He would never be unmindful of it. Cp. Psalms 105:8; Psalms 105:10.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 111:5
He hath given meat unto them that fear him - Margin, “prey.” The idea is, that he has supplied their needs. The Hebrew word is, “prey,” and the allusion is to the mode in which the needs of the beasts of the field are supplied.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 111:5
5. He hath given meat—The word “meat” commonly signifies prey, booty, but should here be understood of ordinary food, as in Proverbs 31:15; Malachi 3:10. The passage is parallel to Psalms 34:9.
Sermons on Psalms 111:5
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The Great Cost of Unbelief - Part 4 by W.F. Kumuyi | This sermon emphasizes the importance of staying faithful to God's message throughout one's ministry, focusing on the themes of holiness, sanctification, and the transformation of |
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Psalm 111 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the theme of praise in Psalms, emphasizing the eternal nature of praising the Lord with our whole hearts, both privately and publicly in the assembly. He high |
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The Battle for Israel Pt 2 by Billy Strachan | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the theme of the end times and its relevance to all professing Christians. He refers to Matthew 24, where Jesus talks about the signs of the e |
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Psalm 105 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the importance of praising and seeking the Lord joyfully, intermixing supplications with prayers and enlivening praise. He emphasizes the significance of reme |
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Let God Have His Way by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of trusting in God's will and finding joy and tranquility in surrendering to His ways. By aligning our will with God's will, we c |
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(Genesis) 23 - the Abrahamic: the Fundamental Covenant by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the speaker begins by reading Genesis 12:1-3, which contains the fundamental promises given to Abraham. These promises are seen as extremely important because they |
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When Grace Comes by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences and reflections on the grace of God. He talks about how he prayed for one of his children to go to Africa and spread the gos |