Psalms 132:15
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
Original Language Analysis
אֲבָרֵ֑ךְ
I will abundantly
H1288
אֲבָרֵ֑ךְ
I will abundantly
Strong's:
H1288
Word #:
2 of 6
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
אֲבָרֵ֑ךְ
I will abundantly
H1288
אֲבָרֵ֑ךְ
I will abundantly
Strong's:
H1288
Word #:
3 of 6
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
Cross References
Psalms 147:14He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.Matthew 5:6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.Isaiah 33:16He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.Psalms 107:9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.Jeremiah 31:14And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD.Luke 1:53He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.Malachi 2:2If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the LORD of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart.Haggai 1:9Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house.Haggai 1:6Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes.Psalms 37:19They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Historical Context
The covenant promised agricultural blessing for obedience (Deuteronomy 28:4-8) and provision for the poor was central to Mosaic law (Deuteronomy 15:7-11; Leviticus 19:9-10). Solomon's era saw unprecedented prosperity (1 Kings 4:20-28; 10:14-27). However, when injustice increased and the poor were neglected, prophets announced judgment (Amos 2:6-7; 5:11-12; Isaiah 1:17, 23).
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's dwelling among His people produce material blessing?
- What is the significance of blessing reaching specifically 'her poor'?
- How does this verse challenge both prosperity gospel and spiritualization that ignores material needs?
- What is the relationship between worship (God's dwelling) and justice (provision for poor)?
- How should churches today demonstrate concern for provision and the poor?
Analysis & Commentary
God promises comprehensive blessing: 'I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.' The phrase 'abundantly bless' (Hebrew 'barak abarek' - infinitive absolute) expresses emphatic, generous blessing. 'Her provision' (tsedah) means food supply, sustenance, provisions. God promises agricultural, economic blessing - abundance not scarcity. The parallel 'I will satisfy her poor with bread' demonstrates social dimension - blessing reaches even society's most vulnerable. 'Satisfy' (saba) means to fill to satisfaction, have enough. The mention of 'poor' (ebyon - needy, destitute) shows God's concern for marginal people. When God dwells among His people, material blessing and social justice result. This isn't prosperity gospel but covenantal pattern - God's presence produces flourishing that extends to all, especially vulnerable.