Psalms 145:16

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Psalms 145:16 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

King James Version KJV

Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

American Standard Version ASV

Thou openest thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

Bible in Basic English BBE

By the opening of your hand, every living thing has its desire in full measure.

Free Bible Version FBV

You give generously and satisfy the needs of every living thing.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Thou openest thine hand, and fillest all things liuing of thy good pleasure.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Opening Thy hand, and satisfying The desire of every living thing.

World English Bible WEB

You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thou openest thy hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living creature.

Translation for Translators T4T

You give food to all living creatures generously [IDM], and you cause them to ◄be satisfied/have all the food that they need►.

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Psalms 145:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB פּוֹתֵ֥חַ אֶת יָדֶ֑/ךָ וּ/מַשְׂבִּ֖יעַ לְ/כָל חַ֣י רָצֽוֹן

פּוֹתֵ֥חַ pâthach H6605 to open V-Qal

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

יָדֶ֑/ךָ yâd H3027 hand N-cs | Suff

וּ/מַשְׂבִּ֖יעַ sâbaʻ H7646 to satisfy Conj | V-Hiphil

לְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

חַ֣י chay H2416 alive Adj

רָצֽוֹן râtsôwn H7522 acceptance N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 145:16

פּוֹתֵ֥חַ pâthach H6605 "to open" V-Qal

This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.

Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)

Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.

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.

יָדֶ֑/ךָ yâd H3027 "hand" N-cs | Suff

In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.

Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists

Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.

וּ/מַשְׂבִּ֖יעַ sâbaʻ H7646 "to satisfy" Conj | V-Hiphil

To satisfy means to fill someone with enough of something, like food or desire, and can also mean to have too much of something.

Definition: 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be sated (with food) 1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied) 1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with 1a3a) to be weary of (fig) 1b) (Piel) to satisfy 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to satisfy 1c2) to enrich 1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired)

Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of. See also: Exodus 16:8; Proverbs 12:11; Psalms 17:14.

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.

חַ֣י chay H2416 "alive" Adj

In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.

Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)

Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.

רָצֽוֹן râtsôwn H7522 "acceptance" N-ms

This Hebrew word refers to acceptance or delight, often used to describe God's pleasure or favor. It appears in Psalms and Isaiah, highlighting God's goodwill towards us. This word is about taking pleasure in something.

Definition: 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will 1a) goodwill, favour 1b) acceptance 1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will

Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, self, voluntary) will, as...(what) would. See also: Genesis 49:6; Psalms 145:16; Psalms 5:13.

Study Notes — Psalms 145:16

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Context
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Psalms 145:16 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:16
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:16
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:16
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:16
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:16
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 145:16
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:16
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:16
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 145:16
Sermons on Psalms 145:16

Context — I Will Exalt You, My God and King

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. 18The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 104:28	When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things.
2	Psalms 107:9	For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
3	Psalms 132:15	I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread.
4	Job 38:27	to satisfy the parched wasteland and make it sprout with tender grass?

Psalms 145:16 Summary

This verse tells us that God is a generous and loving Father who provides for all His creation. When it says 'You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing,' it means God gives us what we need to live and thrive, just like a parent provides for their child. As we see in Matthew 6:26, God feeds the birds and will certainly provide for us, showing us that we can trust in His goodness and care. By trusting in God's provision, we can live with confidence and peace, knowing that He will take care of us, just as He promises in Philippians 4:19 to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to 'open His hand' in Psalms 145:16?

This phrase is a metaphor for God's provision and generosity, as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 104:28, where God gives food to all creatures. It signifies His willingness to supply our needs and satisfy our desires.

Does this verse mean God will give us everything we want?

While God does promise to satisfy the desires of every living thing, this doesn't mean He gives us everything we want. As stated in Proverbs 37:4, God gives us the desires of our heart when we delight in Him, indicating that our desires must align with His will.

How does this verse relate to our daily lives?

This verse reminds us that God is our provider and sustainer, as also seen in Matthew 6:26, where Jesus teaches that God feeds the birds and will certainly provide for us. We can trust in His goodness and provision, even in times of uncertainty.

What is the significance of 'every living thing' in this verse?

The phrase 'every living thing' emphasizes God's care and concern for all creation, from the smallest creature to humanity, as seen in Psalms 36:6, where God's righteousness is compared to the mighty mountains and His judgments to the great deep.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I have seen God provide for me or others in my life, and how can I express gratitude for these blessings?
How can I align my desires with God's will, so I can experience the satisfaction promised in this verse?
In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs, even when circumstances seem uncertain or challenging?
What does this verse teach me about God's character, and how can I reflect His generosity and care in my relationships with others?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:16

Thou openest thine hand,.... Not of providence, but of grace, in which all things are, and from whence they come; and which the Lord opens liberally and bountifully, and gives out all things richly

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:16

Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:16

Or, as divers render it, and which is more agreeable to the order of the words in the Hebrew text, thou satisfiest every living thing with thy favour or good-will, i.e. with the fruits of thy bounty; the pronoun thy being easily and fitly understood out of the foregoing clause.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:16

Psalms 145:16 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.Ver. 16. Thou openest thy hand] With kingly munificence. And satisfiest the desire] Or, of thy good pleasure thou satiatest.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:16

(15, 16) These verses are adapted from Psalms 104:27-28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 145:16

Verse 16. Thou openest thine hand] What a hand is this that holds in it all the food that meets the desires and necessities of the universe of creatures! A very large volume might be written upon this: The proper kinds of food for the various classes of animals.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:16

16. satisfiest the desire of every living thing] This rendering probably gives the right sense. Cp. Psalms 104:28, on which it is based, “thou openest thine hand, they are satisfied with good.” Cp. Psalms 145:19. The word rendered desire may however mean the good will, favour of God (Psalms 106:4): hence R.V. marg., satisfiest every living thing with favour.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:16

Thou openest thine hand - By the mere opening of the hand all needful gifts are bestowed on the creatures dependent on thee. The same words are found in Psalms 104:28; see the notes at that passage.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 145:16

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 145:16

	Sermon	Description
	The Open Hand of God by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of observing a small duck swimming against a powerful stormy ocean. Through this observation, the speaker reflects on the d
	Grace and Providence by William Cowper	William Cowper preaches about the Almighty King whose wondrous hand upholds the weight of the sea and land, emphasizing His boundless grace that sustains and provides for His peopl
	Spring of Life by Mary Wilder Tileston	Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the fulfillment of desires by God, emphasizing that every craving in the mind and wish of the heart is met and fulfilled by Him. She discusses t
	Let God Be in You by Major Ian Thomas	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God has chosen individuals from seemingly ordinary and unpromising backgrounds to serve Him. He encourages the audience, whether they a
	Witchcraft in the Church by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dangers of seeking power and position in the work of God without paying the right price. He uses the story of Simon in the book of Acts a
	(1986 Prairie Series) 8 - Biggest Thing God Ever Said by Major Ian Thomas	In this sermon, the preacher discusses how God chooses individuals based on their hearts, rather than their outward appearance or qualifications. The preacher uses the example of D
	Fast for Prayer in the Square – Day 3 by Carter Conlon	The video shown in the sermon is a two-minute preview of what God is expected to do in the future. The pastors will distribute this video to their congregations to give them an ide