King James Version

What Does Psalms 144:13 Mean?

Psalms 144:13 in the King James Version says “That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store : that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands...” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 144 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store : that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: all: Heb. from kind to kind”

Psalms 144:13 · KJV

Context

11

Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:

12

That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: polished: Heb. cut

13

That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store : that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: all: Heb. from kind to kind

14

That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets. strong: Heb. able to bear burdens, or, loaden with flesh

15

Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands. Prayer for agricultural abundance—full storehouses, multiplying flocks. Reflects covenant blessing (Deuteronomy 28). Prosperity enables generosity.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Agrarian economy depended on crops and livestock. Full granaries meant security; abundant flocks provided necessities and trade goods.

Reflection Questions

  1. How do you pray for provision without prosperity gospel errors?
  2. What's the relationship between God's blessing and material abundance?
  3. How should prosperity bless community, not just self?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 10 words
מְזָוֵ֣ינוּ1 of 10

“That our garners”

H4200

a granary

מְלֵאִים֮2 of 10

“may be full”

H4392

full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully

מְפִיקִ֥ים3 of 10

“affording”

H6329

to issue, i.e., furnish; causatively, to secure; figuratively, to succeed

זַ֥ן4 of 10

“all manner of store”

H2177

properly, nourished (or fully developed), i.e., a form or sort

אֶ֫ל5 of 10
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

זַ֥ן6 of 10

“all manner of store”

H2177

properly, nourished (or fully developed), i.e., a form or sort

צֹאונֵ֣נוּ7 of 10

“that our sheep”

H6629

a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

מַ֭אֲלִיפוֹת8 of 10

“may bring forth thousands”

H503

causative, to make a thousandfold

מְרֻבָּב֗וֹת9 of 10

“and ten thousands”

H7231

properly, to cast together , i.e., increase, especially in number; to multiply by the myriad

בְּחוּצוֹתֵֽינוּ׃10 of 10

“in our streets”

H2351

properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Psalms 144:13 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Psalms 144:13 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Deuteronomy 7:13-14Leviticus 26:10Deuteronomy 28:8Deuteronomy 28:4Malachi 3:10Luke 12:16-20

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