Psalms 80:9

Authorized King James Version

Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land.

Word-by-Word Analysis

פִּנִּ֥יתָ

H6437

Thou preparedst

to turn; by implication, to face, i.e., appear, look, etc

לְפָנֶ֑יהָ

H6440

room before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

וַתַּשְׁרֵ֥שׁ

H8327

root

to root, i.e., strike into the soil, or (by implication) to pluck from it

שָׁ֝רָשֶׁ֗יהָ

H8328

it and didst cause it to take deep

a root (literally or figuratively)

וַתְּמַלֵּא

H4390

and it filled

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

אָֽרֶץ׃

H776

the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Psalms, this passage highlights worship and praise through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Psalms.

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

What practical applications emerge from understanding worship and praise as presented in this verse, particularly in light of contemporary challenges facing the church and individual believers?
How does the worship and praise theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?