New International VersionYou gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance.
New Living TranslationYou sent abundant rain, O God, to refresh the weary land.
English Standard VersionRain in abundance, O God, you shed abroad; you restored your inheritance as it languished;
Berean Standard BibleYou sent abundant rain, O God; You refreshed Your weary inheritance.
King James BibleThou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.
New King James VersionYou, O God, sent a plentiful rain, Whereby You confirmed Your inheritance, When it was weary.
New American Standard BibleYou made plentiful rain fall, God; You confirmed Your inheritance when it was parched.
NASB 1995You shed abroad a plentiful rain, O God; You confirmed Your inheritance when it was parched.
NASB 1977Thou didst shed abroad a plentiful rain, O God; Thou didst confirm Thine inheritance, when it was parched.
Legacy Standard BibleYou caused abundant rain to sprinkle down, O God; You established Your inheritance when it was parched.
Amplified BibleYou, O God, sent abroad plentiful rain; You confirmed Your inheritance when it was parched and weary.
Christian Standard BibleYou, God, showered abundant rain; you revived your inheritance when it languished.
Holman Christian Standard BibleYou, God, showered abundant rain; You revived Your inheritance when it languished.
American Standard VersionThou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, Thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.
Contemporary English VersionWhen your land was thirsty, you sent showers to refresh it.
English Revised VersionThou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationYou watered the land with plenty of rain, O God. You refreshed it when your land was exhausted.
Good News TranslationYou caused abundant rain to fall and restored your worn-out land;
International Standard VersionGod, you poured out abundant rain on your inheritance. When Israel was weary, you sustained her.
NET BibleO God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,
New Heart English BibleYou, God, sent a plentiful rain. You confirmed your inheritance, when it was weary.
Webster's Bible TranslationThou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, by which thou didst confirm thy inheritance, when it was weary. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou sent abundant rain, O God; You refreshed Your weary inheritance.
World English BibleYou, God, sent a plentiful rain. You confirmed your inheritance when it was weary. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou shake out a shower of free-will gifts, O God. Your inheritance, when it has been weary, "" You have established it.
Young's Literal Translation A shower of free-will gifts thou shakest out, O God. Thine inheritance, when it hath been weary, Thou hast established it.
Smith's Literal TranslationThou wilt scatter a rain of abundance, O God, to thine inheritance, and being weary thou didst make it firm. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt set aside for thy inheritance a free rain, O God: and it was weakened, but thou hast made it perfect.
Catholic Public Domain VersionYou will set aside for your inheritance, O God, a willing rain. And though it was weak, truly, you have made it perfect.
New American Bible
You poured abundant rains, God, your inheritance was weak and you repaired it.
New Revised Standard Version
Rain in abundance, O God, you showered abroad; you restored your heritage when it languished;Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance when it was weary.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You have given rain willingly, oh God, to your inheritance, for it was weakened and you have strengthened it.OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
A bounteous rain didst Thou pour down, O God; When Thine inheritance was weary, Thou didst confirm it.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
O God, thou wilt grant to thine inheritance a gracious rain; for it was weary, but thou didst refresh it.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context God's Enemies Are Scattered… 8the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain before God, the One on Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. 9You sentabundantrain,O God;YourefreshedYour wearyinheritance.10Your flock settled therein; O God, from Your bounty You provided for the poor.…
Cross References Deuteronomy 11:14then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil.
Isaiah 55:10For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat,
Joel 2:23Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.
Zechariah 10:1Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field.
Acts 14:17Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”
James 5:7Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
Hosea 6:3So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.
Jeremiah 5:24They have not said in their hearts, ‘Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives the rains, both autumn and spring, in season, who keeps for us the appointed weeks of harvest.’
Job 5:10He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields.
Psalm 65:9-10You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth.
Isaiah 30:23Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures.
Ezekiel 34:26I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing.
Matthew 5:45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Hebrews 6:7For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God.
1 Kings 18:41-45And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” / So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees. / “Go and look toward the sea,” he said to his servant. So the servant went and looked, and he said, “There is nothing there.” Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.” ...
Treasury of Scripture You, O God, did send a plentiful rain, whereby you did confirm your inheritance, when it was weary. didst Psalm 65:9
Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God,which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it. Psalm 77:16,17
The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths also were troubled… Psalm 78:24-27
And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven… send. Jump to Previous AbroadAbundanceAbundantConfirmConfirmedEstablishedFreelyFree-WillGiftsHeritageInheritanceLanguishedParchedPlentifulPourRainRefreshedRestoreShakestShedShowerShowersStrengthStrengthenedstWearinessWearyWherebyJump to Next AbroadAbundanceAbundantConfirmConfirmedEstablishedFreelyFree-WillGiftsHeritageInheritanceLanguishedParchedPlentifulPourRainRefreshedRestoreShakestShedShowerShowersStrengthStrengthenedstWearinessWearyWherebyPsalm 68 1.A prayer at the removing of the ark4.An exhortation to praise God for his mercies7.for his care of the church19.for his great worksYou sent abundant rain, O God;This phrase acknowledges God's provision and blessing through rain, which is essential for agriculture and sustenance. In the biblical context, rain is often seen as a sign of God's favor and blessing ( Deuteronomy 11:14). The Israelites depended on seasonal rains for their crops, and abundant rain would have been seen as a direct intervention from God, ensuring their survival and prosperity. This can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual blessings, where God provides what is necessary for spiritual growth and renewal. The sending of rain can be connected to the idea of God as the sustainer of life, as seen in Acts 14:17, where God is described as providing rain from heaven and fruitful seasons. You refreshed Your weary inheritance.
The term "inheritance" refers to the people of Israel, whom God chose as His own possession (Deuteronomy 9:29). The imagery of refreshing suggests renewal and restoration, which is significant in the context of Israel's history, marked by periods of wandering, exile, and return. This phrase can be seen as a reflection of God's faithfulness in reviving His people when they are weary or oppressed. The concept of inheritance also points to the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to care for and sustain His people. This refreshing can be seen as a type of Christ, who offers spiritual rest and renewal to all who come to Him (Matthew 11:28-30). The idea of God refreshing His people is echoed inIsaiah 40:31, where those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the provider of rain, symbolizing His provision and care for His people. 2. The InheritanceRefers to the land or people of Israel, often seen as God's chosen inheritance, which He refreshes and sustains. 3. RainSymbolizes God's blessing and provision, essential for life and prosperity in the agrarian society of ancient Israel. Teaching Points God's ProvisionJust as God provided rain to refresh the land of Israel, He provides for our needs today. We can trust in His faithfulness to sustain us. Spiritual RefreshmentThe rain symbolizes spiritual renewal. In times of spiritual dryness, we can seek God for refreshment and revival. Inheritance in ChristAs believers, we are God's inheritance. He cares for us and provides what we need to grow and flourish in our faith. Dependence on GodRecognize our dependence on God for both physical and spiritual sustenance. This dependence should lead us to a posture of gratitude and trust. Prayer for RenewalEncourage prayer for personal and communal renewal, asking God to pour out His Spirit and refresh our hearts and minds. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 68
Will God always strive with man? (Genesis 6:3 vs. Psalm 103:9)
Psalm 9:10 promises protection for those who seek God; why do many believers still suffer abandonment or persecution despite faithfulness?
If Psalm 47:4 says God chooses Israel's inheritance, why do other Bible passages suggest different territorial boundaries and covenants?
If Zechariah 9:10 implies a universal dominion, why hasn't any global theocracy emerged from this prophecy?(9, 10) Thou, O God . . .--The text of these two verses literally runs, A rain of gifts thou shakest out, O God, on thine inheritance, and when exhausted didst refresh it. Thy living creatures dwell therein; thou makest provision of thy goodness for the afflicted, O God.The rain of gifts has been variously explained as actual showers, blessings of prosperity, outpourings of the Holy Spirit.Both the latter might no doubt be implied in the expression, but some particular material blessing seems indicated, and in connection with the desert wanderings the rain of mannasuggests itself. By thine inheritancewe understand God's people,as in Deuteronomy 4:20; Psalm 28:9, &c. The "living creatures" in the next verse will then probably be the quails;and a slight emendation, lately suggested, carries conviction along with it. It consists in bringing "thy living creatures" into Psalm 68:9, and, by the insertion of a letter, to read instead of "they dwell therein"-- they are satisfied with it(comp. Psalm 78:24-25). This gives the rendering, and when it was exhausted thou didst refresh it with thy living creatures; they are satisfied therewith.(Burgess.) Verse 9. - Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain. Not a literal rain, but a shower of blessings - manna, quails, water out of the rock, protection against enemies, victories, etc. Whereby thou didst confirm (or, establish) thine inheritance (see 2 Samuel 7:13). When it was weary. The wandering in the wilderness must have been inexpressibly dull and wearisome, especially to those who had left Egypt with the hope of a quick march through the waste, and a speedy entrance into "a land flowing with milk and honey" ( Exodus 3:17). The "establishment" in Palestine under Joshua was a blessing that could not but be highly valued after well nigh a century of cruel bondage in Egypt, and forty years of aimless wandering in the Sinaitic peninsula.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew You sentתָּנִ֣יף(tā·nîp̄)Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5130:To move to and fro, wave, sprinkleabundantנְ֭דָבוֹת(nə·ḏā·ḇō·wṯ)Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5071:Spontaneity, spontaneous, a spontaneous, abundant giftrain,גֶּ֣שֶׁם(ge·šem)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1653:Rain, showerO God;אֱלֹהִ֑ים(’ĕ·lō·hîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlativeYouאַתָּ֥ה(’at·tāh)Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859:Thou and thee, ye and yourefreshedכֽוֹנַנְתָּֽהּ׃(ḵō·w·nan·tāh)Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3559:To be erectYour wearyוְ֝נִלְאָ֗ה(wə·nil·’āh)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3811:To tire, to be, disgustedinheritance.נַחֲלָתְךָ֥(na·ḥă·lā·ṯə·ḵā)Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5159:Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion
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