Psalm 107:38
New International Version
he blessed them, and their numbers greatly increased, and he did not let their herds diminish.

New Living Translation
How he blesses them! They raise large families there, and their herds of livestock increase.

English Standard Version
By his blessing they multiply greatly, and he does not let their livestock diminish.

Berean Standard Bible
He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.

King James Bible
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

New King James Version
He also blesses them, and they multiply greatly; And He does not let their cattle decrease.

New American Standard Bible
He also blesses them and they multiply greatly, And He does not let their cattle decrease.

NASB 1995
Also He blesses them and they multiply greatly, And He does not let their cattle decrease.

NASB 1977
Also He blesses them and they multiply greatly; And He does not let their cattle decrease.

Legacy Standard Bible
Also He blesses them and they multiply greatly, And He does not let their cattle decrease.

Amplified Bible
Also He blesses them so that they multiply greatly, And He does not let [the number of] their cattle decrease.

Christian Standard Bible
He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; he does not let their livestock decrease.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their livestock decrease.

American Standard Version
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; And he suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD will bless you with many children and with herds of cattle.

English Revised Version
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and he suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He blesses them, and their numbers multiply, and he does not allow a shortage of cattle.

Good News Translation
He blessed his people, and they had many children; he kept their herds of cattle from decreasing.

International Standard Version
Then he blessed them, and they became numerous; he multiplied their cattle.

Majority Standard Bible
He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.

NET Bible
He blessed them so that they became very numerous. He would not allow their cattle to decrease in number.

New Heart English Bible
He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly. He doesn't allow their livestock to decrease.

Webster's Bible Translation
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

World English Bible
He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly. He doesn’t allow their livestock to decrease.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He blesses them, and they multiply exceedingly, "" And He does not diminish their livestock.

Young's Literal Translation
And He blesseth them, and they multiply exceedingly, And their cattle He doth not diminish.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will bless them, and they shall multiply greatly, and he will not diminish their cattle.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he blessed them, and they were multiplied exceedingly: and their cattle he suffered not to decrease.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he blessed them, and they were multiplied exceedingly. And he did not diminish their beasts of burden.

New American Bible
God blessed them, and they increased greatly, and their livestock did not decrease.

New Revised Standard Version
By his blessing they multiply greatly, and he does not let their cattle decrease.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffers not their cattle to decrease.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He blessed them and they multiplied greatly and he did not diminish their cattle.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly, And suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he blesses them, and they multiply exceedingly, and he diminishes not the number of their cattle.

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Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
37They sow fields and plant vineyards that yield a fruitful harvest. 38He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish. 39When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow,…

Cross References
Genesis 1:28
God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.”

Deuteronomy 28:11
The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you.

Leviticus 26:9
I will turn toward you and make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will establish My covenant with you.

Ezekiel 34:26-27
I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. / The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them.

Genesis 9:1
And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.

Isaiah 51:3
For the LORD will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song.

Jeremiah 31:12
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish.

Genesis 17:6
I will make you exceedingly fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will descend from you.

Isaiah 61:9
Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed.

Ezekiel 36:11
I will fill you with people and animals, and they will multiply and be fruitful. I will make you as inhabited as you once were, and I will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD.

John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.

2 Corinthians 9:10
Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.

Matthew 13:23
But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”

Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.


Treasury of Scripture

He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffers not their cattle to decrease.

he blesseth

Psalm 128:1-6
A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways…

Genesis 1:28
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

Genesis 9:1
And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.

suffereth

Psalm 144:13,14
That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: …

Genesis 30:43
And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.

Genesis 31:9
Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given them to me.

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Psalm 107
1. The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence
4. Over travelers
10. Over captives
17. Over sick men
23. Over sailors
33. And in diverse varieties of life.














He blesses them
The Hebrew root for "blesses" is "בָּרַךְ" (barak), which conveys a sense of divine favor and empowerment. In the context of the Old Testament, blessing is often associated with God's covenant promises to His people, reflecting His faithfulness and love. This phrase emphasizes God's active role in the prosperity and well-being of His people. Historically, blessings were seen as tangible signs of God's presence and approval, often linked to fertility, abundance, and peace. In a conservative Christian perspective, this blessing is a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His desire to see His people thrive in accordance with His will.

and they multiply greatly
The concept of multiplication here is rooted in the Hebrew word "רָבָה" (ravah), which means to increase or become numerous. This phrase echoes the creation mandate in Genesis, where God commands humanity to "be fruitful and multiply." It signifies not just physical growth but also spiritual and communal flourishing. In the historical context of Israel, multiplication was a sign of God's favor and a fulfillment of His promises to the patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For conservative Christians, this multiplication is seen as a testament to God's faithfulness and the fruitfulness that comes from living in obedience to Him.

He does not let their herds diminish
The word "diminish" comes from the Hebrew "מָעַט" (ma'at), meaning to become few or decrease. In ancient agrarian societies, herds were a primary measure of wealth and stability. God's protection over the herds signifies His provision and care for the material needs of His people. This phrase reassures believers of God's sovereignty over all aspects of life, including economic and physical security. From a conservative Christian viewpoint, it underscores the belief that God is the ultimate provider, who sustains His people and ensures their needs are met, reflecting His covenantal faithfulness and love.

Verse 38. - He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly. With in creasing prosperity comes increase of population, naturally - i.e. by God's ordinary providence. This increase is, however, only a blessing within certain limits. And suffereth not their cattle to decrease. This modest under-statement suggests an enormous increase (comp. Job 42:12).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He blesses them,
וַיְבָרֲכֵ֣ם (way·ḇā·ră·ḵêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

and they multiply
וַיִּרְבּ֣וּ (way·yir·bū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great

greatly;
מְאֹ֑ד (mə·’ōḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily

He does not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

let their herds
וּ֝בְהֶמְתָּ֗ם (ū·ḇə·hem·tām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

diminish.
יַמְעִֽיט׃ (yam·‘îṭ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4591: To pare off, lessen, in, to be, small, few


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