Lexical Summary mazu: Refuge, stronghold, fortress Original Word: מֶזֶו Strong's Exhaustive Concordance garner Probably from an unused root meaning to gather in; a granary -- garner. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a granary NASB Translation garners (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָ֫זוּ] noun masculine garner (on formation compare Ol§ 144 b, 197 b) — only Plural suffix מְזָוֵינוּ מְלֵאִים Psalm 144:13 our garners are full (word inflected as if מְ were radical; compare Oll.c. I. זוז (Late Hebrew זוז move, Assyrian zâzu, move, rise come forth compare COT gloss.; also be agitated, enraged, VR:64, i, l. 11). Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence The noun מֶזֶו appears once—in Psalm 144:13—where David petitions the LORD for covenant-style prosperity: “May our granaries be filled with every kind of provision; may our flocks increase by thousands, by tens of thousands in our fields” (Berean Standard Bible). Within the single verse the term contributes to a beautifully balanced picture of agricultural plenty, signaling the rich diversity of produce that fills Israel’s storehouses when the nation walks in obedience. Semantic Range and Context Standing in poetic parallelism to “flocks” and “fields,” מֶזֶו evokes the idea of all-embracing supply—“every kind of provision.” It does not isolate one crop but gathers every variety of grain, fruit, and staple under a single canopy of blessing. The psalm itself juxtaposes military safety (Psalm 144:1–2, 10) with domestic abundance (Psalm 144:12–14), underscoring the holistic peace (shalom) God intends for His covenant people: freedom from external threat and fullness within the land. Agricultural and Economic Implications Ancient Israel’s economy was agrarian; bumper crops determined national stability and family survival. A garners-full scenario implies: David’s prayer therefore reaches beyond personal comfort to covenant faithfulness and social justice born out of plenty. Theological Significance 1. Provider God: The single occurrence of מֶזֶו reinforces a recurring biblical theme—Yahweh as the giver of “seed to the sower and bread for food” (Isaiah 55:10). Typological and Prophetic Insights • Kingdom Foreshadowing: The multifaceted produce of Psalm 144 previews Messianic kingdom conditions where “the plowman will overtake the reaper” (Amos 9:13). Practical Ministry Applications • Corporate Prayer: Congregations can model David’s balance, interceding for spiritual revival alongside economic wisdom and marketplace success. Christological Reflections Jesus, the Bread of Life (John 6:35), is the ultimate fulfillment of every barn-filling request. In Him “all the fullness of God dwells” (Colossians 1:19), and through Him believers receive “grace upon grace” (John 1:16). Just as David envisioned overflowing storehouses, the Gospel reveals a Savior whose provision exceeds the material and satisfies the deepest hunger of the human soul. Forms and Transliterations מְזָוֵ֣ינוּ מזוינו mə·zā·wê·nū mezaVeinu məzāwênūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 144:13 HEB: מְזָוֵ֣ינוּ מְלֵאִים֮ מְפִיקִ֥ים NAS: Let our garners be full, furnishing KJV: [That] our garners [may be] full, INT: our garners be full furnishing 1 Occurrence |
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