Psalms 147:3
Psalms 147:3 in Multiple Translations
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.
He makes the broken-hearted well, and puts oil on their wounds.
He heals the broken-hearted, and bandages the wounded.
He healeth those that are broken in heart, and bindeth vp their sores.
Who is giving healing to the broken of heart, And is binding up their griefs.
He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Who hath placed peace in thy borders: and filleth thee with the fat of corn.
He enables those who were very discouraged to be encouraged again; it is as though they have wounds and he bandages them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 147:3
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Psalms 147:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הָ֭/רֹפֵא
לִ/שְׁב֣וּרֵי
לֵ֑ב
וּ֝/מְחַבֵּ֗שׁ
לְ/עַצְּבוֹתָֽ/ם
הָ֭/רֹפֵא
râphâʼ
H7495
to heal
Art | V-Qal
לִ/שְׁב֣וּרֵי
shâbar
H7665
to break
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-c
לֵ֑ב
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms
וּ֝/מְחַבֵּ֗שׁ
châbash
H2280
to saddle/tie
Conj | V-Piel
לְ/עַצְּבוֹתָֽ/ם
ʻatstsebeth
H6094
injury
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 147:3
הָ֭/רֹפֵא
râphâʼ
H7495
"to heal"
Art | V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to heal or mend, often referring to God's power to cure physical or emotional hurts, as seen in Psalm 103:3.
Definition: 1) to heal, make healthful 1a) (Qal) to heal 1a1) of God 1a2) healer, physician (of men) 1a3) of hurts of nations involving restored favour (fig) 1a4) of individual distresses (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be healed 1b1) literal (of persons) 1b2) of water, pottery 1b3) of national hurts (fig) 1b4) of personal distress (fig) 1c) (Piel) to heal 1c1) literal 1c2) of national defects or hurts (fig) 1d) (Hithpael) in order to get healed (infinitive)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cure, (cause to) heal, physician, repair, [idiom] thoroughly, make whole. See H7503 (רָפָה). See also: Genesis 20:17; Psalms 107:20; Psalms 6:3.
לִ/שְׁב֣וּרֵי
shâbar
H7665
"to break"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-c
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
לֵ֑ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
וּ֝/מְחַבֵּ֗שׁ
châbash
H2280
"to saddle/tie"
Conj | V-Piel
This verb means to tie or bind something firmly, like a turban or a saddle. It is also used figuratively to mean stopping or ruling something. In 1 Kings 20:12, it describes the binding of a wound.
Definition: 1) to tie, bind, bind on, bind up, saddle, restrain, bandage, govern 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind, bind on 1a2) to bind up 1b) (Piel) to bind, restrain 1c) (Pual) to be bound up
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: bind (up), gird about, govern, healer, put, saddle, wrap about. See also: Genesis 22:3; Job 34:17; Psalms 147:3.
לְ/עַצְּבוֹתָֽ/ם
ʻatstsebeth
H6094
"injury"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to pain, injury, or sorrow, like the wound of a broken heart in Psalm 34:18. It can also mean a physical wound, like the ones suffered by Job in Job 2:7.
Definition: pain, hurt, injury, sorrow, wound
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: sorrow, wound. See also: Job 9:28; Psalms 147:3; Psalms 16:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 147:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 147:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 147:3
- Sermons on Psalms 147:3
Context — It Is Good to Sing Praises
1Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!
2The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the exiles of Israel.
3He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
4He determines the number of the stars; He calls them each by name. 5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 34:18 | The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. |
| 2 | Job 5:18 | For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 33:6 | Nevertheless, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal its people and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth. |
| 4 | Isaiah 61:1 | The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, |
| 5 | Luke 4:18 | “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, |
| 6 | Hosea 6:1–2 | Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds. After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence. |
| 7 | Psalms 51:17 | The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. |
| 8 | Malachi 4:2 | “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 34:16 | I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak; but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd them with justice.’ |
| 10 | Isaiah 57:15 | For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. |
Psalms 147:3 Summary
This verse tells us that God heals people who are deeply hurt or sad, and He takes care of their emotional pain. He does this because He loves us and wants us to be whole and happy, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. Just like a doctor bandages a physical wound, God binds up our emotional wounds and brings us peace, as mentioned in Isaiah 26:3. We can trust God to heal our broken hearts because He is a loving and compassionate God, as stated in Psalms 103:8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be brokenhearted?
To be brokenhearted means to be deeply sorrowful or grieved, often due to a significant loss or hardship, as seen in Psalms 34:18, which says God is near to the brokenhearted.
How does God bind up our wounds?
God binds up our wounds through His Word, which brings comfort and healing, as mentioned in Psalms 119:50, and through the work of the Holy Spirit, who brings peace and restoration, as seen in John 14:26.
Is this verse only for Israelites, or does it apply to all people?
This verse applies to all people, as God's character is one of love and compassion towards all humanity, as stated in Psalms 145:9, which says God is good to all and has compassion on all He has made.
How can I experience God's healing for my broken heart?
You can experience God's healing by coming to Him in prayer, as encouraged in Psalms 62:8, and by trusting in His goodness and love, as expressed in Jeremiah 29:11, which says God has plans to prosper and give hope for the future.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in your life where you feel brokenhearted, and how can you surrender them to God's healing touch?
- How has God bound up your wounds in the past, and what can you learn from those experiences?
- In what ways can you trust God's goodness and love, even when you're hurting or struggling?
- How can you share God's healing and comfort with others who are brokenhearted, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 1:4?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:3
He healeth the broken in heart,.... Christ is a physician; many are the diseases of his people; he heals them all by his blood, stripes, wounds; and among the rest their broken hearts, which none can
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:3
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds - (Psalms 34:18; Psalms 103:3; Isaiah 61:1; Isaiah 57:15; Isaiah 57:18-19.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:3
The broken in heart, either with the sense of their sins, or with their sorrows and grievous calamities. He seems to speak peculiarly of the captive Israelites now returned.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:3
Psalms 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.Ver. 3. He healeth the broken in heart] Pouring the oil of his grace into none but those broken vessels. And bindeth up their wounds] As a good shepherd, Zechariah 11:4, that good Samaritan, Luke 10:34, and as a good surgeon dealeth by his patient. But let no man ever think that God will lap up his sores before they be searched, or scarf his bones before they be set.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:3
(3) Broken in heart.—As in Psalms 34:18. (Comp. Isaiah 61:1.) Wounds.—See margin, and comp. Job 9:28; Proverbs 15:13.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:3
Verse 3. He healeth the broken in heart] שבורי, the shivered in heart. From the root שבר shabar, to break in pieces, we have our word shiver, to break into splinters, into shivers. The heart broken in pieces by a sense of God's displeasure.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:3
3. Cp. Isaiah 59:1; Hosea 6:1. Israel, crushed with grief and despair, wounded with sorrow and shame in its exile, is meant. Nehemiah’s feelings (Psalms 1:4; Psalms 2:3) represent those of every true Israelite. Cp. Psalms 137. Possibly the further thought is implied that sorrow had wrought contrition (Psalms 51:17) and made restoration possible.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:3
He healeth the broken in heart - Referrring primarily to the fact that he had healed those who were crushed and broken in their long captivity, and that he had given them comfort by returning them to their native land.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 147:3
3. Broken in heart—This was their sad state in exile, but now they are comforted.
Sermons on Psalms 147:3
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Reading From the Beatitudes by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes the profound blessings found in the Beatitudes, particularly focusing on the comfort promised to those who mourn and the meek. He explains that mourning signi |
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(Worship - Part 1): He Is Lord, Worship Him by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the purpose of God creating man, which is to worship Him. However, due to the fall of man through sin, humanity has failed to fulfill this p |
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Convincing of Sin and Righteousness (Reading) by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit's work in convincing people of their sin and righteousness. He highlights that the Word of God, when preac |
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Where Do You Go With a Broken Heart? by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the question of where to turn when one's heart is broken. He emphasizes that God understands and empathizes with our pain, as demonstrated by |
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Useful for the Master - Part 2 by Jackie Pullinger | This sermon shares a powerful testimony of transformation and redemption, highlighting the journey of a person who was once living in darkness and skepticism but encountered the lo |
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Gardener of My Soul by Debbie Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the concept of the Garden of Eden and the forbidden fruit. They emphasize the importance of finding rest in the Garden and knowing that we a |
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Highlights From Isaiah 9:-03 Wonderful in Power by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and majesty of the Lord Jesus. He describes how the Lord brings supernatural power and life into the lives of believers. The preac |