Psalms 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.
Original Language Analysis
פָּקַ֥דְתָּ
Thou visitest
H6485
פָּקַ֥דְתָּ
Thou visitest
Strong's:
H6485
Word #:
1 of 14
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
רַבַּ֬ת
it thou greatly
H7227
רַבַּ֬ת
it thou greatly
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
4 of 14
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
תַּעְשְׁרֶ֗נָּה
enrichest
H6238
תַּעְשְׁרֶ֗נָּה
enrichest
Strong's:
H6238
Word #:
5 of 14
properly, to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively, make) rich
פֶּ֣לֶג
it with the river
H6388
פֶּ֣לֶג
it with the river
Strong's:
H6388
Word #:
6 of 14
a rill (i.e., small channel of water, as in irrigation)
אֱ֭לֹהִים
of God
H430
אֱ֭לֹהִים
of God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
7 of 14
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
מָ֣לֵא
which is full
H4390
מָ֣לֵא
which is full
Strong's:
H4390
Word #:
8 of 14
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
מָ֑יִם
of water
H4325
מָ֑יִם
of water
Strong's:
H4325
Word #:
9 of 14
water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
תְּכִינֶֽהָ׃
thou preparest
H3559
תְּכִינֶֽהָ׃
thou preparest
Strong's:
H3559
Word #:
10 of 14
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
כִּי
H3588
כִּי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
12 of 14
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Cross References
Psalms 46:4There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.Revelation 22:1And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.Jeremiah 5:24Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.
Historical Context
Agriculture dominated ancient Israel's economy, making harvest success critical for survival. The 'river of God' may reference seasonal rains or metaphorically depict God's abundant provision surpassing natural sources.
Questions for Reflection
- How does recognizing God's providence in ordinary processes (rainfall, harvest) shape daily gratitude?
- What does the 'river of God' imagery teach about the source and abundance of divine provision?
Analysis & Commentary
God visiting the earth depicts divine attention and care. The 'river of God' provides abundant water, ensuring grain. This combines providence (natural rainfall) with imagery of Eden's river (Genesis 2:10), anticipating the river of life (Revelation 22:1). God's preparation of grain shows comprehensive care from soil to harvest.