Psalms 145:15

Authorized King James Version

The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.

Word-by-Word Analysis

עֵֽינֵי

H5869

The eyes

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

כֹ֭ל

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

יְשַׂבֵּ֑רוּ

H7663

of all wait

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

וְאַתָּ֤ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

נֽוֹתֵן

H5414

upon thee and thou givest

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

לָהֶ֖ם

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

אָכְלָ֣ם

H400

them their meat

food

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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

The literary and historical milieu of ancient Near Eastern poetry and hymnic literature for worship shapes this text's meaning. Israel's liturgical traditions developed through centuries of temple worship and personal devotion Understanding a worldview centered on covenant relationship between God and His people helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address questions about God's character and purposes in the modern world, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about worship and praise?
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?