Psalms 104:27

Authorized King James Version

These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כֻּ֭לָּם

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֵלֶ֣יךָ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

יְשַׂבֵּר֑וּן

H7663

These wait

to scrutinize; by implication (of watching) to expect (with hope and patience)

לָתֵ֖ת

H5414

all upon thee that thou mayest give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

אָכְלָ֣ם

H400

them their meat

food

בְּעִתּֽוֹ׃

H6256

in due season

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc

Analysis

The worship and praise theme here intersects with the broader canonical witness to God's character and purposes. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the Israelite monarchy with its court politics and military conflicts. The author writes to address worshipers in the temple and those seeking God in times of distress, making the emphasis on worship and praise particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding worship and praise as presented in this verse, particularly in light of contemporary challenges facing the church and individual believers?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of worship and praise, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of fundamental Christian doctrine?
How does this verse's literary context within Psalms chapter 104 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?