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Psalms 145:16 Cross-References
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“Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.”
Psalms 145:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 145:16
Thou openest thine hand (פּוֹתֵחַ אֶת־יָדֶךָ, poteach et-yadekha)—the divine hand opened in generosity, not clenched in withholding. The Hebrew participle suggests continuous, habitual action: God is perpetually opening His hand. This recalls Deuteronomy 15:8, where Israel was commanded to 'open thine hand wide' to the poor.Satisfiest the desire (וּמַשְׂבִּיעַ לְכָל־חַי רָצוֹן, umasbia l'khol-chai ratzon)—the verb saba means to satisfy fully, to satiate. Ratzon denotes not mere appetite but legitimate desire, even delight. Jesus taught this principle: 'your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 145:16
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“That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand”
“For he satisfieth the longing soul”
“I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.”
“to cause the tender grass to spring forth?”