Psalms 50:9

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Psalms 50:9 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens,

King James Version KJV

I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds.

American Standard Version ASV

I will take no bullock out of thy house, Nor he-goats out of thy folds.

Bible in Basic English BBE

I will take no ox out of your house, or he-goats from your flocks;

Free Bible Version FBV

I do not require bulls from your barns or goats from your pens,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

I will take no bullocke out of thine house, nor goates out of thy foldes.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

I take not from thy house a bullock, From thy folds he goats.

World English Bible WEB

I have no need for a bull from your stall, nor male goats from your pens.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he-goats out of thy folds.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed: thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow.

Translation for Translators T4T

But I do not really need you to sacrifice the bulls from your barns and the goats from your pens,

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 50:9

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Psalms 50:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB לֹא אֶקַּ֣ח מִ/בֵּיתְ/ךָ֣ פָ֑ר מִ֝/מִּכְלְאֹתֶ֗י/ךָ עַתּוּדִֽים

לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Part

אֶקַּ֣ח lâqach H3947 to take V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

מִ/בֵּיתְ/ךָ֣ bayith H1004 place Prep | N-ms | Suff

פָ֑ר par H6499 bullock N-ms

מִ֝/מִּכְלְאֹתֶ֗י/ךָ miklâʼâh H4356 fold Prep | N-cp | Suff

עַתּוּדִֽים ʻattûwd H6260 goat N-mp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 50:9

לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

אֶקַּ֣ח lâqach H3947 "to take" V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.

Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)

Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.

מִ/בֵּיתְ/ךָ֣ bayith H1004 "place" Prep | N-ms | Suff

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

פָ֑ר par H6499 "bullock" N-ms

This Hebrew word means a young bull or ox, often used as a sacrifice in the Bible. In Exodus, a bullock is used as an offering to God. The word describes a strong and powerful animal.

Definition: young bull, steer, bullock

Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. See also: Genesis 32:16; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 22:13.

מִ֝/מִּכְלְאֹתֶ֗י/ךָ miklâʼâh H4356 "fold" Prep | N-cp | Suff

A fold refers to a pen or enclosure for flocks of sheep, providing a safe space for them to graze and rest. This term is used in the Bible to describe the care of sheep.

Definition: fold, enclosure

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: (sheep-)fold. Compare H4357 (מִכְלָה). See also: Psalms 50:9; Psalms 78:70; Habakkuk 3:17.

עַתּוּדִֽים ʻattûwd H6260 "goat" N-mp

In the Bible, this word can refer to a full-grown male goat, like the ones used in sacrifices in Leviticus. It can also be used figuratively to describe leaders or important people, like the chiefs of the tribes of Israel in Numbers.

Definition: ram, he-goat, chief one

Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: chief one, (he) goat, ram. See also: Genesis 31:10; Numbers 7:88; Psalms 50:9.

Study Notes — Psalms 50:9

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Context
Cross References
Psalms 50:9 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 50:9
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 50:9
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 50:9
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 50:9
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 50:9
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 50:9
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 50:9
Sermons on Psalms 50:9

Context — The Mighty One Calls

7“Hear, O My people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God. 8I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me.

9I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens,

10for every beast of the forest is Mine— the cattle on a thousand hills. 11I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Micah 6:6–8	With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves? Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
2	Hebrews 10:4–6	because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight.
3	Psalms 69:31	And this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves.
4	Isaiah 43:23–24	You have not brought Me sheep for burnt offerings, nor honored Me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with offerings, nor wearied you with frankincense. You have not bought Me sweet cane with your silver, nor satisfied Me with the fat of your sacrifices. But you have burdened Me with your sins; you have wearied Me with your iniquities.
5	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.

Psalms 50:9 Summary

[God is saying that He doesn't need anything from us, because He already owns everything, as we see in Psalms 50:10-11. This means that our offerings and sacrifices should be a response to His love and greatness, rather than an attempt to earn His favor. We can see this same idea in Psalm 100:4-5, where we are called to enter God's gates with thanksgiving and praise. By recognizing that God is the Owner of all, we can trust in His provision and care, and offer ourselves and our resources to Him as a living sacrifice, as described in Romans 12:1-2.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is God saying about our sacrifices in Psalms 50:9?

God is saying that He does not need our sacrifices, as seen in Psalms 50:9, because everything already belongs to Him, as stated in Psalms 50:10-11 and Psalm 24:1.

Is God rejecting our offerings in Psalms 50:9?

No, God is not rejecting our offerings, but rather, He is saying that He does not need them, as He is the owner of all creation, and our offerings should be a response to His greatness, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5.

What is the significance of the 'bull from your stall or goats from your pens' in Psalms 50:9?

The 'bull from your stall or goats from your pens' represents the best of what we have to offer, but God is saying that He does not need even our best, because He is the Creator and Owner of all, as stated in Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 104:24.

How should we respond to God's statement in Psalms 50:9?

We should respond with humility and gratitude, recognizing that everything we have belongs to God, and that our offerings should be a response to His love and provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 26:1-11 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-7.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I try to earn God's favor or approval, and how can I shift my focus to responding to His love and provision?
How does the fact that God owns everything, including 'every beast of the forest' and 'the cattle on a thousand hills', impact my perspective on my own possessions and resources?
In what ways can I offer myself and my resources to God as a living sacrifice, as described in Romans 12:1-2?
What would it look like for me to trust in God's provision and care, rather than relying on my own strength and resources, as seen in Matthew 6:25-34?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 50:9

I will take no bullock out of thy house,.... That is, will accept of none; such sacrifices being no more agreeable to the will of God, Hebrews 10:5; the "bullock" is mentioned, that being a principal

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 50:9

I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds. I will take no bullock - a young ox; the stage next after that of a calf.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 50:9

But be not so vain and foolish as to imagine that thou dost lay any obligations upon me by thy sacrifices; or that I required them because I had need of them, or took any pleasure in them for themselves, or for my own satisfaction by them.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 50:9

Psalms 50:9 I will take no bullock out of thy house, [nor] he goats out of thy folds.Ver. 9. I will take no bullock out of thy house, &c.] q.d. Keep them to thyself, I need them not; thou settest a high price upon them, and thinkest to ingratiate with me by them; I value them not, nay, I loathe them, Sordet in conspectu Iudicis quod fulget in conspectu operantis. "That which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God," Luke 16:15. Displeasing service is double dishonour.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 50:9

(9-18) Notice the fine tone of irony that pervades this rebuke, the best weapon against ritualistic errors.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 50:9

7–15. The trial begins. God is the accuser as well as the judge. Israel’s sacrifices are unexceptionable, but it is not slain beasts which the Lord of all the earth desires, but the devotion of the heart, exhibited in thanksgiving and trust. The people as a whole are addressed. The duty which is enforced is their duty towards God, corresponding to the first Table of the Decalogue.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 50:9

I will take no bullock out of thy house - Bullocks were offered regularly in the Hebrew service and sacrifice Exodus 29:11, Exodus 29:36; Leviticus 4:4; 1 Kings 18:23, 1 Kings 18:33; and it is with

Sermons on Psalms 50:9

	Sermon	Description
	(Through the Bible) Micah by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God's requirement for us is to believe in His Son, Jesus Christ, as our Lord and Savior. The prophet in the Bible asks what he can do t
	An Acceptable Sacrifice by Bob Phillips	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating the kindness, forbearance, and patience of God. He explains that these attributes of God shou
	God Requires Honesty and Compassion by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our failures and treating others fairly. He highlights the need to take responsibility for our mistakes and n
	God's Compassion and Ours by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of forgiveness, using the story of the prodigal son from Matthew chapter 18. The father in the story exemplifies compassion and fo
	What Doth the Lord Require of Thee? by Jack Hyles	In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a little boy who made a boat and lost it in the ocean. The boy was heartbroken but eventually found his boat in a toy shop. The pre
	Ivory Houses & Fat Cows: The Excessive Nonsense of the Modern Christian Church by Joseph LoSardo	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the decline of a nation that was once a leader in industry and ponders its future. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on God and His s
	Restoration Series #6 - the Church in Bondage by James Robison	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that people are intoxicated by the spirit of the world and deception, causing them to be unable to hear the word of God. He criticizes those