Psalms 68:9
Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.
Original Language Analysis
נְ֭דָבוֹת
a plentiful
H5071
נְ֭דָבוֹת
a plentiful
Strong's:
H5071
Word #:
2 of 8
properly (abstractly) spontaneity, or (adjectively) spontaneous; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift
תָּנִ֣יף
didst send
H5130
תָּנִ֣יף
didst send
Strong's:
H5130
Word #:
3 of 8
to quiver (i.e., vibrate up and down, or rock to and fro); used in a great variety of applications (including sprinkling, beckoning, rubbing, bastinad
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
Thou O God
H430
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
Thou O God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
4 of 8
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
נַחֲלָתְךָ֥
thine inheritance
H5159
נַחֲלָתְךָ֥
thine inheritance
Strong's:
H5159
Word #:
5 of 8
properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:14That I will give you the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil.Ezekiel 34:26And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.
Historical Context
Throughout Israel's wilderness journey, God provided water, food, and victories despite the people's repeated failures. This pattern of provision despite unworthiness became central to understanding grace.
Questions for Reflection
- How has God 'sent plentiful rain' to revive you when you were spiritually weary or depleted?
- What does it mean that God 'confirms' or establishes His inheritance—how does He strengthen His people?
- In what ways does the Holy Spirit function as God's 'plentiful rain' on the church today?
Analysis & Commentary
God 'didst send a plentiful rain' upon His inheritance—Israel, the promised land. This 'plentiful rain' may refer to literal provision (manna, quail, water from the rock) or metaphorical spiritual blessing. 'Thou didst confirm it' means God strengthened and established His weary people. The pattern of God refreshing His exhausted inheritance recurs throughout redemptive history, ultimately fulfilled in the Spirit's outpouring (Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2). God never abandons His people in their weakness but revives them.