Psalms 136:25
Psalms 136:25 in Multiple Translations
He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever.
Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Who giveth food to all flesh; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
Who gives food to all flesh: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
To the one who provides food for every living creature. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.
Which giueth foode to all flesh: for his mercie endureth for euer.
Giving food to all flesh, For to the age [is] His kindness.
who gives food to every creature, for his loving kindness endures forever.
Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
He is the one who gives food to all living creatures; his faithful love for us endures forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 136:25
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Psalms 136:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נֹתֵ֣ן
לֶ֭חֶם
לְ/כָל
בָּשָׂ֑ר
כִּ֖י
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
נֹתֵ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal
לֶ֭חֶם
lechem
H3899
food
N-cs
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
בָּשָׂ֑ר
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
N-ms
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 136:25
נֹתֵ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal
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.
לֶ֭חֶם
lechem
H3899
"food"
N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.
Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
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.
בָּשָׂ֑ר
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
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.
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 136:25
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- Context
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- Psalms 136:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 136:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 136:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 136:25
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:25
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 136:25
- Sermons on Psalms 136:25
Context — His Loving Devotion Endures Forever
23He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever.
24and freed us from our enemies. His loving devotion endures forever.
25He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever.
26Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 104:27 | All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. |
| 2 | Psalms 145:15 | The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. |
| 3 | Psalms 147:9 | He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call. |
Psalms 136:25 Summary
This verse tells us that God gives food to every creature, which means He cares for and provides for all of His creation. This shows us that God is a loving and faithful God, who wants to take care of our needs, just like He takes care of the birds and animals (as seen in Matthew 6:26). We can trust in His loving devotion, which endures forever, and thank Him for His provision in our lives, just like the Psalmist does in Psalms 107:1. By remembering God's care for all creatures, we can have confidence in His love and care for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God gives food to every creature?
This verse highlights God's provision and care for all of creation, as seen in Psalms 104:27-28, where it says that all creatures look to Him for food and He satisfies their needs.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse showcases God's loving devotion, which is a recurring theme in Psalms 136, and is also seen in other passages like Psalms 107:1, where it says that God's mercy endures forever.
What can we learn from God's provision for creatures?
We can learn about God's faithfulness and care for His creation, and apply this to our own lives, trusting in His provision as seen in Matthew 6:26, where Jesus teaches that God feeds the birds of the air.
Why does the verse repeat the phrase 'His loving devotion endures forever'?
This repetition emphasizes the eternal nature of God's love and care, and serves as a reminder to trust in His enduring faithfulness, as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23, where it says that God's mercies are new every morning.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's provision in your life, and how can you thank Him for it?
- What does it mean to you that God cares for every creature, and how can you reflect this care in your own relationships with others and with creation?
- In what ways can you trust in God's loving devotion, even when you face challenges or uncertainties?
- How can you apply the principle of God's provision for creatures to your own needs and concerns, and what Bible verses can you turn to for encouragement?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:25
Who giveth food to all flesh,.... To all creatures; the beasts of the field, and fowls of the air, the young ravens that cry, Psalms 145:15.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:25
Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. Who giveth food to all flesh - even to the meanest of animals. How much more will He give all that is needful to His elect people?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 136:25
To all flesh; either to all mankind, or to all living creatures. For which God deserves great praises, which the psalmist by his example teacheth us to render to God for them, because those who are most concerned either cannot or do not perform this duty.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:25
Psalms 136:25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.Ver. 25. Who giveth food to all flesh] Food agreeable to their several appetites and temperaments, suitable and seasonable.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 136:25
(25) All flesh.—Here apparently the word mercy takes a wider image and applies to all men. But only apparently so. Israel could think of Jehovah providing for the bodily wants of all as He was the creator of all, but the covenant grace was for them alone.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 136:25
Verse 25. Giveth food to all flesh] By whose universal providence every intellectual and animal being is supported and preserved. The appointing every living thing food, and that sort of food which is suited to its nature, (and the nature and habits of animals are endlessly diversified,) is an overwhelming proof of the wondrous providence, wisdom, and goodness of God. The Vulgate, Arabic, and Anglo-Saxon, add a twenty-seventh verse, by repeating here Psalms 136:3 very unnecessarily. ANALYSIS OF THE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIXTH PSALM This Psalm has the same argument with the preceding. It is divided into three parts: - I. A general exhortation to praise God for his goodness and majesty, Psalms 136:1-3. II. A declaration of that goodness and majesty in their effects, Psalms 136:4-10. III.
A conclusion fit for the exordium, Psalms 136:26. 1. Of his creation, Psalms 136:4-10. 2. Of his providence in preserving the Church, and punishing her enemies, Psalms 136:10-25. 3. That his providence extends to all his creatures, Psalms 136:25. I. In the three first verses the prophet invites us to praise God for his mercy and goodness. And in these three verses expositors find the Trinity: - 1. Jehovah. God the Father, who is the Fountain of being. 2. God the Son.
Who is God of gods, and over all. 3. The Holy Ghost. Who is Lord of lords. The psalmist's reasons for calling upon us thus to praise him are, "for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever." The prophet now begins to praise God for his wonderful works, and which he alone was able to do. 1. "Who hath done wonderful things." Such as the work of creation. 2. "For his mercy endureth for ever." In sustaining and preserving all things. "To him give thanks" for the wisdom manifested in the heavens; for, contemplate them as we may, they appear full of beauty, order, and splendour. Praise him for the formation of the earth, as the mansion of man. Give thanks "to him that stretched out," c. Naturally this could not be, because the earth is heavier than water: but God hath made furrows for the waters to flow into, that man and beast might live on the earth.
"For his mercy endureth for ever." In this there was a threefold mercy: - 1. In reference to the earth. To make it something of nothing. 2. As respects the water. To prepare for it a settled place. 3. In regard to man. To whom he gave the earth uncovered from water, and yet plentifully supplied with rivers and fruits. The third instance is the two great luminaries and the stars, in the three following verses. These do astonishingly adorn the heaven, and profit the earth. The sun and moon illuminate the earth, and comfort us.
Perhaps the prophet instances these because they are alike blessings bestowed upon and shared by all the world. II.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:25
25. Cp. Psalms 104:27 f.; Psalms 145:15; Psalms 147:9. All flesh includes all living things. Cp. Genesis 6:13. The mention of the universal Providence of God follows somewhat abruptly on the celebration of His care for Israel, and it is possible that there has been some corruption or dislocation of the text.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:25
Who giveth food to all flesh - To all living things: all in the air, on the earth, in the waters. See the notes at Psalms 104:27-28; compare Psalms 115:16. For his mercy ... - All this is a proof of his benignity and kindness.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 136:25
25. Food—Naturally this thought comes to them in the pressure and want of their newly restored condition and imperfectly cultivated fields and vineyards.
Sermons on Psalms 136:25
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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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Of the Providence of God. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the providence of God, emphasizing that it is the divine governance and care over all creation. He explains that God's providence is distinct from foreknowled |
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God's Faithfulness in Providing by George Mueller | George Mueller shares powerful testimonies of God's faithfulness in providing for orphans through prayer, illustrating how God tested his faith but always came through at the right |
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F. Arguments in Prayer for the Orphan Work by A.T. Pierson | A.T. Pierson passionately pleads with God in his sermon, presenting 11 powerful arguments to seek divine provision for the orphans under his care. He emphasizes the importance of d |
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The Alphabetical Scriptures; or the Divine Acrostics by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the divine design and inspiration of Scripture, highlighting the intricate structure of the Alphabetical Scriptures, such as the Divine Acrostics, which po |
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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 |