Psalms 80:9
Psalms 80:9 in Multiple Translations
You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land.
Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land.
Thou preparedst room before it, And it took deep root, and filled the land.
You made ready a place for it, so that it might take deep root, and it sent out its branches over all the land.
You prepared the ground for the vine. It took root and filled the land.
Thou madest roume for it, and didest cause it to take roote, and it filled the land.
Thou hast looked before it, and dost root it, And it filleth the land,
You cleared the ground for it. It took deep root, and filled the land.
Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land.
Hear, O my people, and I will testify to thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken to me,
Like people clear ground to plant a grapevine [MET], you cleared out the people who were living in this land for us to live in it. Like the roots of a grapevine go deep down into the ground and spread [MET], you enabled our ancestors to prosper and start living in towns all over this land.
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Psalms 80:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גֶּ֭פֶן
מִ/מִּצְרַ֣יִם
תַּסִּ֑יעַ
תְּגָרֵ֥שׁ
גּ֝וֹיִ֗ם
וַ/תִּטָּעֶֽ/הָ
גֶּ֭פֶן
gephen
H1612
vine
N-cs
מִ/מִּצְרַ֣יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
Prep | N-proper
תַּסִּ֑יעַ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
תְּגָרֵ֥שׁ
gârash
H1644
to drive out
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
גּ֝וֹיִ֗ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
וַ/תִּטָּעֶֽ/הָ
nâṭaʻ
H5193
to plant
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 80:9
גֶּ֭פֶן
gephen
H1612
"vine"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for vine, often referring to Israel or prosperity, appears in the Bible as a symbol of God's people. It is also used to describe a grapevine. In the Bible, vines are often associated with abundance and fruitfulness.
Definition: 1) vine, vine tree 1a) of Israel (fig.) 1b) of stars fading at Jehovah's judgment (metaph.) 1c) of prosperity
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: vine, tree. See also: Genesis 40:9; Isaiah 24:7; Psalms 78:47.
מִ/מִּצְרַ֣יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
"Egypt"
Prep | N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
תַּסִּ֑יעַ
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
תְּגָרֵ֥שׁ
gârash
H1644
"to drive out"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to drive out or expel, often used in the context of divorce or being forced to leave a place, as seen in the story of Israel's exile. It can also mean to trouble or cast out. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : drive out 1) to drive out, expel, cast out, drive away, divorce, put away, thrust away, trouble, cast up 1a) (Qal) to thrust out, cast out 1b) (Niphal) to be driven away, be tossed 1c) (Piel) to drive out, drive away 1d) (Pual) to be thrust out Also means: ga.rash (גָּרַשׁ ": divorce" H1644H)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: cast up (out), divorced (woman), drive away (forth, out), expel, [idiom] surely put away, trouble, thrust out. See also: Genesis 3:24; Joshua 24:18; Psalms 34:1.
גּ֝וֹיִ֗ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וַ/תִּטָּעֶֽ/הָ
nâṭaʻ
H5193
"to plant"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms | Suff
To plant or establish something, like in Genesis 2:8 where God planted a garden in Eden. It can also mean to fix or fasten something in place.
Definition: 1) to plant, fasten, fix, establish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to plant 1a2) to plant, establish (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be planted 1b2) to be established (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: fastened, plant(-er). See also: Genesis 2:8; Isaiah 17:10; Psalms 44:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 80:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 80:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 80:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 80:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 80:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 80:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 80:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 80:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 80:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 80:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 80:9
- Sermons on Psalms 80:9
Context — Hear Us, O Shepherd of Israel
7Restore us, O God of Hosts, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.
8You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it.
9You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land.
10The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. 11It sent out its branches to the Sea, and its shoots toward the River.Cross References
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| 1 | Joshua 24:12 | I sent the hornet ahead of you, and it drove out the two Amorite kings before you, but not by your own sword or bow. |
| 2 | Isaiah 27:6 | In the days to come, Jacob will take root. Israel will bud and blossom and fill the whole world with fruit. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 4:20 | The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 12:2 | You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts. |
| 5 | Psalms 105:44 | He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor, |
| 6 | Isaiah 37:31 | And the surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root below and bear fruit above. |
| 7 | Nehemiah 9:22–25 | You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan. You multiplied their descendants like the stars of heaven and brought them to the land You had told their fathers to enter and possess. So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished. They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 21:5 | And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah. |
| 9 | Joshua 23:13–15 | know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you. Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know with all your heart and soul that not one of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed. But just as every good thing the LORD your God promised you has come to pass, likewise the LORD will bring upon you the calamity He has threatened, until He has destroyed you from this good land He has given you. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 27:23–24 | David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky. Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David. |
Psalms 80:9 Summary
This verse is saying that God prepared a special place for the nation of Israel to grow and thrive, just like a gardener prepares the soil for a vine to grow. God cleared away the obstacles and made it possible for Israel to take root and fill the land, and this is a picture of how God works in our lives too, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. Just as the vine needs a good environment to grow, we need God's care and provision to flourish, and we can trust that He will provide for us and help us grow in our faith. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God is our loving Gardener, who tends to us and helps us grow, as described in John 15:1-5 and 1 Corinthians 3:6-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vine being referred to in Psalms 80:9?
The vine in this verse is a metaphor for the nation of Israel, which was uprooted from Egypt and transplanted in the Promised Land, as described in Exodus 19:5 and Ezekiel 19:10.
What does it mean for the vine to 'take root and fill the land'?
This phrase indicates that the nation of Israel was established and flourished in the Promised Land, much like a vine spreads its roots and grows, as seen in Isaiah 37:31 and Jeremiah 32:41.
Is this verse only talking about the past, or is there a future application?
While this verse does describe Israel's past history, it also has implications for the future, as seen in verses like Amos 9:15, which speaks of Israel's future restoration and flourishing in the land.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Psalms 80?
This verse is part of a larger prayer for Israel's restoration, as seen in Psalms 80:3 and Psalms 80:7, and it highlights God's past faithfulness and Israel's dependence on Him for their present and future well-being, as described in Deuteronomy 8:7-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has 'cleared the ground' for me to take root and grow in my faith, and how can I be more mindful of His work in my life?
- In what ways can I, like the vine, spread out and fill the areas of my life and community with the love and light of Christ, as described in Matthew 5:16 and Acts 2:47?
- How can I trust God to continue to nurture and care for me, even when I face challenges or difficulties, just as the vine is dependent on the gardener for its growth and flourishing, as seen in John 15:1-5?
- What are some 'mountains' or areas of my life that need to be covered by the shade of God's presence and protection, and how can I seek His shelter and care, as described in Psalms 91:1-4?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 80:9
Thou preparedst room before it,.... By sending the hornet before the Israelites, and driving the Canaanites out of the land, Exodus 23:28 and so the Targum, "thou didst remove from before thee the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 80:9
Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 80:9
Thou preparedst room; or, didst purge or cleanse the soil; taking out stones or sticks, or other roots or plants, which might hinder its growth or fruitfulness. Thou didst root out those idolatrous and wicked nations which might either corrupt or destroy them. Didst cause it to take deep root; thou gavest them a firm settlement in that land.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 80:9
Psalms 80:9 Thou preparedst [room] before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land.Ver. 9. Thou preparedst room before it] Espying out a fit place to plant it in, Ezekiel 20:6, and making clean work before it, as some render the words ( Expurgasti coram ea), by pulling up those bad and barren weeds, the Canaanites, that might have hindered its growth. And didst cause it to take deep root] viz. By thy digging, dressing, watering, and mounding it; as of all possessions, none requireth greater care than that of vineyards, saith Care; and there is a peculiar affection in men toward the vine above all trees, as another observeth.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 80:9
(9) Thou preparedst room.—The reference is, of course, to the casting out of the heathen in Psalms 80:8. Didst cause . . .—Rather, it struck its roots deep; literally, rooted its roots.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 80:9
Verse 9. Thou preparedst - before it] 3. When the ground is properly cleared, then it is well digged and manured, and the vines are placed in the ground at proper distances, c. So when God had cast out the heathen, he caused the land to be divided by lot to the different tribes, and then to the several families of which these tribes were composed. And didst cause it to take deep root] 4. By sheltering, propping up, and loosening the ground about the tender plants, they are caused to take a deep and firm rooting in the ground. Thus did God, by especial manifestations of his kind providence, support and protect the Israelites in Canaan and by various religious ordinances, and civil institutions, he established them in the land; and, by the ministry of priests and prophets, did every thing necessary to make them morally fruitful. It filled the land.] 5. To multiply vines, the gardener cuts off a shoot from the old tree, leaving a joint or knob both at top and bottom; then plants it in proper soil; the lower knob furnishes the roots, and the upper the shoot, which should be carefully trained as it grows, in order to form another vine. By these means one tree will soon form a complete vineyard, and multiply itself to any given quantity.
Thus God so carefully, tenderly, and abundantly blessed the Israelites, that they increased and multiplied; and, in process of time, filled the whole land of Canaan. Vines are propagated, not only by cuttings, but by layers, seed, grafting, and inoculation.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 80:9
9. Thou preparedst room before it] As the vinedresser prepares the ground for his vine by clearing away the stones and thorns and all that would hinder its free growth (Isaiah 5:2), so God prepared Canaan for Israel by the expulsion of its old inhabitants. and didst cause it &c.] Rather, and it struck deep its roots, and filled the land.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 80:9
Thou preparedst room before it - The Hebrew word used here means properly to turn; to turn the back; then, to turn in order to look at anything; to look upon; to see; then, in Piel, to cause to turn away; to remove.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 80:9
9. Thou preparedst room before it—This Hebrew vine came not to an unprepared place.
Sermons on Psalms 80:9
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Proclaiming the Gospel Through the Sacraments by Hans Boersma | In this sermon, the speaker explores the connection between the act of eating and drinking in the Eucharist and the proclamation of the Lord's death. He uses a story from the early |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 27:6 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | The video is promoting Pastor Chuck Smith's Marriage and Family Bible Study as a helpful resource for families during the holiday season. It highlights the breakdown of the family |
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(Isaiah) How to Have Perfect Peace by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord and keeping our minds stayed on Him. He encourages the audience to spend time with God and allow Him t |
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The Fruits of Faith by Joshua Daniel | Joshua Daniel preaches about the faithfulness of God in watching over and protecting His people, using examples from the lives of biblical figures like Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Elij |
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Psalms 102:13 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that God has set specific times for the restoration of Israel, the return of Jesus Christ, personal salvation, and even death. He highlights the prophetic si |
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Leviticus 26:3 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the certainty of God's promises as outlined in Leviticus 26:3, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's statutes and commandments. He explains that |
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The Eschatological End of Consumerism by Bryan Anthony | Bryan Anthony preaches on the eschatological vision of a world set aright by God's judgments and mercies, where righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit prevail. He highlig |