Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things. New Living Translation When you supply it, they gather it. You open your hand to feed them, and they are richly satisfied. English Standard Version When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. Berean Standard Bible When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. King James Bible That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good. New King James Version What You give them they gather in; You open Your hand, they are filled with good. New American Standard Bible You give to them, they gather it up; You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good. NASB 1995 You give to them, they gather it up; You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good. NASB 1977 Thou dost give to them, they gather it up; Thou dost open Thy hand, they are satisfied with good. Legacy Standard Bible You give to them, they gather it up; You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good. Amplified Bible You give it to them, they gather it up; You open Your hand, they are filled and satisfied with good [things]. Christian Standard Bible When you give it to them, they gather it; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things. Holman Christian Standard Bible When You give it to them, they gather it; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. American Standard Version Thou givest unto them, they gather; Thou openest thy hand, they are satisfied with good. Contemporary English Version and you feed each one with your own hand, until they are full. English Revised Version That thou givest unto them they gather; thou openest thine hand, they are satisfied with good. GOD'S WORD® Translation You give it to them, and they gather it up. You open your hand, and they are filled with blessings. Good News Translation You give it to them, and they eat it; you provide food, and they are satisfied. International Standard Version They receive what you give them; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. Majority Standard Bible When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. NET Bible You give food to them and they receive it; you open your hand and they are filled with food. New Heart English Bible You give to them; they gather. You open your hand; they are satisfied with good. Webster's Bible Translation That which thou givest them, they gather: thou openest thy hand, they are filled with good. World English Bible You give to them; they gather. You open your hand; they are satisfied with good. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou give to them—they gather, "" You open Your hand—they [are] satisfied [with] good. Young's Literal Translation Thou dost give to them -- they gather, Thou dost open Thy hand -- they are satisfied with good. Smith's Literal Translation Thou wilt give to them, they will gather up: thou wilt open thy hand, they will be filled with good. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhat thou givest to them they shall gather up: when thou openest thy hand, they shall all be filled with good. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible When you give it to them, they gather; when you open your hand, they are well filled. New Revised Standard Version when you give to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWith what thou givest them they are filled; thou openest thine hand, they are satisfied. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You give to them and they are fed; you open your hand and they are satisfied. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou givest it unto them, they gather it; Thou openest Thy hand, they are satisfied with good. Brenton Septuagint Translation When thou hast given it them, they will gather it; and when thou hast opened thine hand, they shall all be filled with good. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!…27All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. 28When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. 29When You hide Your face, they are terrified; when You take away their breath, they die and return to dust.… Cross References Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Genesis 1:29-30 Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food. / And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. Job 36:31 For by these He judges the nations and provides food in abundance. Acts 14:17 Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! Genesis 9:3 Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things. Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 1 Timothy 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Deuteronomy 11:14-15 then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil. / And I will provide grass in the fields for your livestock, and you will eat and be satisfied. Nehemiah 9:20-21 You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. / For forty years You sustained them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell. Isaiah 55:10 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. Job 38:41 Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food? Treasury of Scripture That you give them they gather: you open your hand, they are filled with good. no reference Jump to Previous Filled Full Gather Givest Good Hand Open Openest SatisfiedJump to Next Filled Full Gather Givest Good Hand Open Openest SatisfiedPsalm 104 1. A meditation upon the mighty power7. And wonderful providence of God 31. God's glory is eternal 33. The prophet vows perpetually to praise God When You give it to them, they gather it up; This phrase highlights God's provision and the dependence of creation on the Creator. The imagery of gathering suggests a natural response to divine generosity, reminiscent of the Israelites collecting manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16:4-18). This act of gathering reflects human responsibility to receive and utilize God's gifts. The phrase underscores the biblical principle that God is the ultimate provider, as seen in Genesis 22:14, where God is called Jehovah-Jireh, meaning "The Lord will provide." The act of gathering also implies a communal aspect, as seen in the early church's practice of sharing resources (Acts 2:44-45). when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the provider and sustainer of all creation. His actions of giving and opening His hand symbolize His generosity and care. 2. Creation (Animals and Humans) The recipients of God's provision. This verse highlights the dependence of all living beings on God's benevolence for their sustenance. 3. The Act of Gathering This event signifies the response of creation to God's provision. It is an act of receiving and utilizing what God has provided. Teaching Points God as the Ultimate ProviderRecognize that all good things come from God. Our daily sustenance and blessings are a result of His open hand and generosity. Dependence on God Just as creation depends on God for provision, we too must rely on Him for our needs. This dependence fosters a relationship of trust and gratitude. Gratitude for God's Provision Cultivate a heart of thankfulness for the good things God provides. Acknowledge His hand in both the small and significant blessings in life. Active Participation in God's Provision While God provides, we are called to gather and make use of His gifts. This involves stewardship and responsibility in managing what we receive. Contentment with God's Gifts Learn to be satisfied with what God provides, understanding that He knows our needs better than we do.Verse 28. - That thou givest them they gather; literally, thou givest to them; they gather. Thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good; or, "are satisfied with good" (Kay, Revised Version). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When You give itתִּתֵּ֣ן (tit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to them, לָ֭הֶם (lā·hem) Preposition | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They they gather it up; יִלְקֹט֑וּן (yil·qō·ṭūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 3950: To pick up, to gather, to glean when You open תִּפְתַּ֥ח (tip̄·taḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve Your hand, יָֽ֝דְךָ֗ (yā·ḏə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand they are satisfied יִשְׂבְּע֥וּן (yiś·bə·‘ūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited with good things. טֽוֹב׃ (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good Links Psalm 104:28 NIVPsalm 104:28 NLT Psalm 104:28 ESV Psalm 104:28 NASB Psalm 104:28 KJV Psalm 104:28 BibleApps.com Psalm 104:28 Biblia Paralela Psalm 104:28 Chinese Bible Psalm 104:28 French Bible Psalm 104:28 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 104:28 You give to them (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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