Psalms 104:30
Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.
Original Language Analysis
תְּשַׁלַּ֣ח
Thou sendest
H7971
תְּשַׁלַּ֣ח
Thou sendest
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
1 of 6
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
ר֭וּחֲךָ
forth thy spirit
H7307
ר֭וּחֲךָ
forth thy spirit
Strong's:
H7307
Word #:
2 of 6
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
יִבָּרֵא֑וּן
they are created
H1254
יִבָּרֵא֑וּן
they are created
Strong's:
H1254
Word #:
3 of 6
(absolutely) to create; (qualified) to cut down (a wood), select, feed (as formative processes)
Cross References
Job 33:4The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.Ezekiel 37:9Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.Revelation 21:5And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.Job 26:13By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.Psalms 33:6By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.Titus 3:5Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;Isaiah 65:17For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.Ephesians 2:1And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
Historical Context
The Hebrew ruach means wind, breath, or spirit. This verse connects God's Spirit with the life-giving breath of creation, showing continuity between initial creation and ongoing renewal.
Questions for Reflection
- How have you experienced the Holy Spirit's renewing work in your life?
- What areas of your life need the Spirit's creative power to bring renewal?
Analysis & Commentary
When God sends forth His Spirit (ruach), creatures are created, and He renews the face of the earth. This completes the cycle: God's Spirit gives life (v.30) as surely as withdrawing it causes death (v.29). 'Created' (bara, the same word used in Gen 1:1) suggests ongoing creation, not just initial forming. God continually renews creation through His Spirit. This anticipates the new creation (Rev 21:5) and believers' spiritual renewal (Titus 3:5). Christ's sending of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4) brought new creation life to the church.