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Psalms 147:9 Cross-References
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“He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.”
Psalms 147:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 147:9
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. The scope of divine providence extends beyond humanity to include all creatures. The Hebrew noten livhemah lachmah (נוֹתֵן לִבְהֵמָה לַחְמָהּ) emphasizes God's active giving (noten) of sustenance to animals. The term behemah generally refers to cattle and domestic animals, while the specific mention of "young ravens" (livnei orev, לִבְנֵי עֹרֵב) includes wild creatures.Ravens were considered unclean birds in Levitical law (Leviticus 11:15), yet God feeds them when "they cry" (yiqra'u, יִקְרָאוּ). Job 38:41 asks, "Who provideth...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 147:9
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“that you may give them their food in due season.”
“when his young ones cry to God”
“that they don't sow”
“Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
“they don't reap”
“The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.”