Psalms 147:9

147:8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.

He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.

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He provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call.

He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.

He gives to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.

147:10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

What does Psalms 147:9 mean?

Psalms 147:9 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include נָתַן (nâthan), בְּהֵמָה (bᵉhêmâh), לֶחֶם (lechem).

Hebrew interlinear

givethנָתַןnâthan/naw-than'/H5414to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

the

beastבְּהֵמָהbᵉhêmâh/be-hay-maw'/H929properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)

his

food,לֶחֶםlechem/lekh'-em/H3899food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

and

the

youngבֵּןbên/bane/H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)

ravensעֹרֵבʻôrêb/o-rabe'/H6158a raven (from its dusky hue)

which

cry.קָרָאqârâʼ/kaw-raw'/H7121to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

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Providence of God, the Raven, the

Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Psalms 147:9.

Genesis 17:5

Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. Abraham: that is, Father of a great multitude

Genesis 2:20

And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. gave: Heb. called

Genesis 21:14

And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.

Genesis 4:17

And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. Enoch: Heb. Chanoch

Genesis 4:25

And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put

Genesis 4:26

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. Enos: Heb. Enosh to call: or, to call themselves by the name of the Lord

Frequently asked questions

What does Psalms 147:9 say?

Psalms 147:9 (King James Version) reads: "He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry."

Is Psalms 147:9 in the Old or New Testament?

Psalms 147:9 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.

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