Psalms 145:15
Psalms 145:15 in Multiple Translations
The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season.
The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
The eyes of all wait for thee; And thou givest them their food in due season.
The eyes of all men are waiting for you; and you give them their food in its time.
All eyes are on you, waiting in hope, and you give food at just the right time.
The eyes of all waite vpon thee, and thou giuest them their meate in due season.
The eyes of all unto Thee do look, And Thou art giving to them their food in its season,
The eyes of all wait for you. You give them their food in due season.
The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their food in due season.
All of the creatures that you made expect that you will provide food for them, and you give them food when they need it.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 145:15
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Psalms 145:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֵֽינֵי
כֹ֭ל
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
יְשַׂבֵּ֑רוּ
וְ/אַתָּ֤ה
נֽוֹתֵן
לָ/הֶ֖ם
אֶת
אָכְלָ֣/ם
בְּ/עִתּֽ/וֹ
עֵֽינֵי
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd
כֹ֭ל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
יְשַׂבֵּ֑רוּ
sâbar
H7663
to inspect
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
וְ/אַתָּ֤ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
נֽוֹתֵן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal
לָ/הֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אָכְלָ֣/ם
ʼôkel
H400
food
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/עִתּֽ/וֹ
ʻêth
H6256
time
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 145:15
עֵֽינֵי
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
כֹ֭ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
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.
אֵלֶ֣י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְשַׂבֵּ֑רוּ
sâbar
H7663
"to inspect"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
This word means to wait or hope for something, often with patience and expectation. It involves watching and waiting with a sense of anticipation. In the Bible, it's translated as hope, tarry, or wait.
Definition: (Qal) to inspect, examine
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: hope, tarry, view, wait. See also: Ruth 1:13; Psalms 104:27; Psalms 119:166.
וְ/אַתָּ֤ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
נֽוֹתֵן
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.
לָ/הֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אָכְלָ֣/ם
ʼôkel
H400
"food"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to food or a meal, including cereal, meat, and other supplies. It is used in stories about everyday life, like eating and sharing meals.
Definition: 1) food 1a) cereal 1b) meat 2) food supply 3) meal, dinner
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: eating, food, meal(-time), meat, prey, victuals. See also: Genesis 14:11; Deuteronomy 2:28; Psalms 78:18.
בְּ/עִתּֽ/וֹ
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 145:15
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- Psalms 145:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 145:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 145:15
- Sermons on Psalms 145:15
Context — I Will Exalt You, My God and King
13Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions.
14The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
15The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season.
16You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 136:25 | He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 2 | Psalms 104:27 | All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. |
| 3 | Acts 17:25 | Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. |
| 4 | Matthew 6:26 | 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? |
| 5 | Luke 12:24 | Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! |
| 6 | Psalms 147:8–9 | who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills. He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call. |
| 7 | Job 38:39–41 | Can you hunt the prey for a lioness or satisfy the hunger of young lions when they crouch in their dens and lie in wait in the thicket? Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food? |
| 8 | Genesis 1:30 | And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. |
| 9 | Psalms 104:21 | The young lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God. |
| 10 | Joel 2:22 | Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field, for the open pastures have turned green, the trees bear their fruit, and the fig tree and vine yield their best. |
Psalms 145:15 Summary
[This verse, Psalms 145:15, tells us that God provides food for all living things, and that He does it at just the right time. It's like when you're hungry and your mom or dad gives you a snack - God is like that, but for all of creation. He cares about everything He made, from the tiniest bug to the biggest animal, and He makes sure they all have what they need to survive, as seen in Genesis 1:29-30. We can trust God to take care of us, just like He takes care of the birds and the animals, because He loves us and wants us to have what we need, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:26.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the eyes of all look to God?
This phrase suggests that all of creation, from the smallest creature to the mightiest, looks to God as the source of provision and sustenance, as seen in Psalms 145:15 and supported by Genesis 1:29-30, where God provides food for all living things.
How does God give food in season?
God gives food in season by providing for the needs of all living things at the right time, as seen in Psalms 145:15, and this is also reflected in Matthew 6:26, where Jesus teaches that God feeds the birds of the air, illustrating His care and provision for all creation.
Is this verse only talking about physical food?
While physical food is certainly included, this verse also speaks to the spiritual nourishment that God provides, as seen in Jeremiah 3:15, where God promises to give His people shepherds who will feed them with knowledge and understanding.
How can I apply this verse to my everyday life?
You can apply this verse by trusting in God's provision and care, just as the birds and animals do, and by looking to Him as the source of all your needs, as encouraged in Philippians 4:19, where it is written that God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God provide for me in the past, and how can I trust Him to continue providing for me in the future?
- How can I cultivate a sense of dependence on God, recognizing that He is the source of all my needs, just as the eyes of all look to Him for food?
- In what ways can I reflect God's character by providing for and caring for those around me, just as He cares for all living things?
- What are some spiritual 'foods' that I need to be fed, and how can I seek them from God, who gives us our food in season?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:15
The eyes of all wait upon thee,.... Not of all creatures, the beasts of the field, the fishes of the sea, and fowls of the air, as in Psalms 104:27; but of all the Lord's people, who are subject to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:15
The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Psalms 104:27 borrows this.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:15
The eyes of all living creatures wait upon thee; expect and receive their supplies wholly from thy bounty. Expectation is here figuratively ascribed to brute creatures, as . In due season; when they need it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:15
Psalms 145:15 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.Ver. 15. The eyes of all wait upon thee] Heb. look up with hope to this great housekeeper of the world. The elephant is said to turn up the first sprig towards heaven when he comes to feed. The young ravens cry to God for food, Psalms 147:9; at least by implication. Their meat] Suitable to their various appetites.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:15
(15, 16) These verses are adapted from Psalms 104:27-28
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 145:15
Verse 15. The eyes of all wait upon thee] What a fine figure! The young of all animals look up to their parents for food. God is here represented as the universal Father, providing food for every living creature. In due season] The kind of food that is suited to every animal, and to all the stages of life in each animal. This is a wonderful mystery. It is a fact that all are thus provided for; but how is it done? All expect it from God, and not one is disappointed! For,
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:15
15. The picture of God as the great householder distributing their portions to all His household is repeated from Psalms 104:27. Cp. Matthew 6:26. The next verse also is based upon Psalms 104:28.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:15
The eyes of all wait upon thee - Margin, Look unto thee. All creatures, on the land, in the air, in the waters; all in heaven; all throughout the universe.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 145:15
15, 16. These verses were chanted in the ancient Church before the noon repast. Psalms 145:15 was also repeated at the Holy Communion.
Sermons on Psalms 145:15
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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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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 Life of God. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the life of God, emphasizing that God's essence is life itself, distinct from all created beings. He explains that while creatures exhibit various forms of li |