What is the meaning of Psalm 105:24? And the LORD • The verse begins by spotlighting the sole Initiator: “the LORD” (YHWH), covenant-keeping God. • Israel’s story is driven by His promises, not by human ingenuity (Exodus 2:24-25; Psalm 44:1-3). • Every blessing that follows is rooted in His sovereign grace—“Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17). made His people very fruitful • “Made” underscores divine action; Israel’s fruitfulness is engineered by God, not luck. • “Very fruitful” recalls the creation mandate “Be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28) and God’s pledge to Abraham, “I will make you exceedingly fruitful” (Genesis 17:6). • In Egypt “the Israelites were fruitful, increased greatly, multiplied, and became exceedingly numerous” (Exodus 1:7). • Fruitfulness points to: – Physical multiplication—families expanding rapidly (Deuteronomy 7:13-14). – Covenant fulfillment—God keeping His word despite oppression (Hebrews 6:13-18). – Missional purpose—an ever-growing people to display His glory (Isaiah 43:7, 10-11). more numerous than their foes • God tipped the demographic scales in favor of His people; He out-numbers their adversaries. • Though Egypt wielded political power, Israel’s headcount kept rising (Exodus 12:37; Deuteronomy 26:5). • This reversal highlights: – Divine protection—oppressors could not stem the growth (Exodus 1:12). – Strategic positioning—larger numbers readied Israel for the Exodus and conquest (Numbers 1:46; Deuteronomy 7:1). – A pattern of victory—God’s people often stand strong “though they are greater and stronger than we” (2 Chronicles 14:11), because “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). summary Psalm 105:24 celebrates God’s faithfulness: He Himself multiplied Israel and made them outnumber their enemies, proving His covenant true and His power unbeatable. The verse calls believers to rest in the same faithful Lord who still grows, protects, and advances His people today. |
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