Psalms 147:14

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Psalms 147:14 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat.

King James Version KJV

He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.

American Standard Version ASV

He maketh peace in thy borders; He filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.

Bible in Basic English BBE

He gives peace in all your land, making your stores full of fat grain.

Free Bible Version FBV

He keeps the borders of your land safe from attack; he provides you with plenty of the finest wheat.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

He setteth peace in thy borders, and satisfieth thee with the floure of wheate.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Who is making thy border peace, [With] the fat of wheat He satisfieth Thee.

World English Bible WEB

He makes peace in your borders. He fills you with the finest of the wheat.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.

Translation for Translators T4T

He protects the borders of your country, so that enemies from other countries cannot attack you. He gives you plenty of very good wheat/grain to eat.

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Psalms 147:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB הַ/שָּׂם גְּבוּלֵ֥/ךְ שָׁל֑וֹם חֵ֥לֶב חִ֝טִּ֗ים יַשְׂבִּיעֵֽ/ךְ

הַ/שָּׂם sûwm H7760 to set Art | V-Qal

גְּבוּלֵ֥/ךְ gᵉbûwl H1366 border N-ms | Suff

שָׁל֑וֹם shâlôwm H7965 Peace N-ms

חֵ֥לֶב cheleb H2459 fat N-ms

חִ֝טִּ֗ים chiṭṭâh H2406 wheat N-fp

יַשְׂבִּיעֵֽ/ךְ sâbaʻ H7646 to satisfy V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 147:14

הַ/שָּׂם sûwm H7760 "to set" Art | V-Qal

This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.

Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set

Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.

גְּבוּלֵ֥/ךְ gᵉbûwl H1366 "border" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.

Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)

Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.

שָׁל֑וֹם shâlôwm H7965 "Peace" N-ms

This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.

Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.

חֵ֥לֶב cheleb H2459 "fat" N-ms

In the Bible, cheleb refers to fat, whether literal or figurative, representing the richest or best part of something. It can describe the choicest products of the land or the best of human or animal fat. This term is used to convey abundance and richness.

Definition: 1) fat 1a) fat (of humans) 1b) fat (of beasts) 1c) choicest, best part, abundance (of products of the land)

Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. See also: Genesis 4:4; Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 17:10.

חִ֝טִּ֗ים chiṭṭâh H2406 "wheat" N-fp

This word means wheat, whether the plant or the grain. It is used in the Bible to describe fields of wheat, like those in the story of Ruth and Boaz.

Definition: 1) wheat 1a) wheat (plant) 1b) wheat flour Aramaic equivalent: chin.tah (חִנְטָה "wheat" H2591)

Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: wheat(-en). See also: Genesis 30:14; 1 Chronicles 21:23; Psalms 81:17.

יַשְׂבִּיעֵֽ/ךְ sâbaʻ H7646 "to satisfy" V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff

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.

Study Notes — Psalms 147:14

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Psalms 147:14 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:14
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:14
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:14
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:14
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:14
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:14
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:14
Sermons on Psalms 147:14

Context — It Is Good to Sing Praises

12Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion! 13For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you.

14He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat.

15He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly. 16He spreads the snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes;

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Isaiah 60:17–18	Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.
2	Psalms 29:11	The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
3	Psalms 81:16	But I would feed you the finest wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.”
4	Psalms 132:15	I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread.
5	Deuteronomy 32:14	with curds from the herd and milk from the flock, with the fat of lambs, with rams from Bashan, and goats, with the choicest grains of wheat. From the juice of the finest grapes you drank the wine.
6	Zechariah 9:8	But I will camp around My house because of an army, because of those who march to and fro, and never again will an oppressor overrun My people, for now I keep watch with My own eyes.
7	Isaiah 66:12	For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees.
8	Psalms 122:6	Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
9	Leviticus 26:6	And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to fear. I will rid the land of dangerous animals, and no sword will pass through your land.
10	1 Chronicles 22:9	But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

Psalms 147:14 Summary

This verse reminds us that God is our Protector and Provider, bringing peace and stability to our lives. He fills us with good things, like the finest wheat, which represents His abundant blessings. Just like in Psalm 23:1, where God is our Shepherd who leads us to green pastures, we can trust in God's care for us. By seeking first the kingdom of God, as taught in Matthew 6:33, we can experience God's peace and provision in our lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to make peace at our borders?

This phrase suggests that God establishes a sense of security and stability in our lives, protecting us from external threats and turmoil, as seen in Psalm 23:4 where God is our Shepherd who guides us through the valley of the shadow of death.

How does God fill us with the finest wheat?

The finest wheat represents God's abundant provision and blessings in our lives, much like in Matthew 6:33 where Jesus teaches us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to us.

Is this verse only talking about physical borders and food?

While the verse does mention physical borders and wheat, it can also be applied spiritually, as God brings peace to our hearts and minds, and fills us with spiritual nourishment, as seen in John 6:35 where Jesus says He is the bread of life.

Can we apply this verse to our personal lives today?

Yes, this verse reminds us that God is our Provider and Protector, and we can trust in His goodness and care for us, as expressed in Philippians 4:19 which says that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Reflection Questions

How have you experienced God's peace in your life, and how can you trust in His provision today?
What are some ways you can seek to be filled with spiritual nourishment, and how can you share that with others?
In what ways can you praise God for His blessings and care in your life, as expressed in Psalm 147:14?
How can you apply the principle of seeking first the kingdom of God to your daily life, and what difference might that make?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:14

He maketh peace [in] thy borders,.... Which are usually most infested by enemies, It may denote the universality of peace throughout the land, in all the parts and borders of it; and be understood of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:14

He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. He maketh peace in thy borders (Isaiah 60:17-18), and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat - literally, 'with the fat of wheat' (Psalms 81:16).

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:14

In thy borders; in all thy land, even to its utmost borders, which are most liable to the incursion of enemies.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:14

Psalms 147:14 He maketh peace [in] thy borders, [and] filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.Ver. 14. He maketh peace in thy borders] Peace, peace, Isaiah 26:3, peace of country and of conscience. And filleth thee with the finest of the wheat] Heb. with the fat of wheat, called fat of kidneys of wheat, Deuteronomy 32:14. See Psalms 81:16. Judaea was once called and counted Sumen totius terrae, breeding sow of the whole earth, not so much for the nature of the country, as for the blessing of God thereupon; for now it is nothing so fruitful. But the saints have still the bread of angels, a feast "of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined," Isaiah 25:6.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:14

(14) Maketh peace.—Or, placing as thy border peace.Finest of the wheat.—Literally, fat of wheat. (See Psalms 81:16.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:14

Verse 14. He maketh peace] They were now no longer troubled with the Samaritans, Moabites, &c.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:14

14. satisfleth thee with the fat of wheat] Fulfilling His ancient promises. Cp. Psalms 81:16; Deuteronomy 32:14.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:14

He maketh peace in thy borders - Margin, he maketh thy border peace. The word border here refers to a boundary, and stands for all the domain or territory included within the boundaries of a country.

Sermons on Psalms 147:14

	Sermon	Description
	Christ's Legacy of Peace by Bob Jennings	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of truly believing and trusting in God in order to experience peace. He shares a personal anecdote about his wife reminding h
	Ministers in the Church by Clement of Rome	Clement of Rome emphasizes the orderly appointment of the apostles by Christ and their subsequent preaching of the Gospel, following the will of God. He highlights the assurance re
	Collectanea by John Nelson Darby	John Nelson Darby discusses the duality of the heavenly and earthly Jerusalems, emphasizing the distinct roles of grace and righteousness in God's plan. He highlights the Church's
	Our Gracious God by Brain Brodersen by Brian Brodersen	This sermon emphasizes the importance of having the right concept of God for our spiritual well-being, highlighting God's desire to bless, keep, smile upon, be gracious, be attenti
	The Peace of God by Watchman Nee	Watchman Nee emphasizes that 'the peace of God' is not merely a gift but the very essence of God's nature, a peace that remains unshaken even amidst chaos and rebellion. He illustr
	Persecution - What You Need to Know by Shane Idleman	Shane Idleman addresses the reality of persecution in the Christian life, challenging the notion that God guarantees a comfortable and carefree existence. He emphasizes that true f
	Of Peace and Tranquility of Mind. by John Gill	John Gill emphasizes the significance of internal peace and tranquility of mind, distinguishing it from external peace that may be experienced in society or among individuals. He e