Psalms 81:10
I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.
Original Language Analysis
יְה֘וָ֤ה
I am the LORD
H3068
יְה֘וָ֤ה
I am the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 9
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ
thy God
H430
אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ
thy God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
3 of 9
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
הַֽ֭מַּעַלְךָ
which brought
H5927
הַֽ֭מַּעַלְךָ
which brought
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
4 of 9
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ
thee out of the land
H776
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ
thee out of the land
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
5 of 9
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
הַרְחֶב
wide
H7337
הַרְחֶב
wide
Strong's:
H7337
Word #:
7 of 9
to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurative)
Cross References
John 15:7If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.Exodus 20:2I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.Psalms 107:9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.John 7:37In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.Revelation 21:6And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.John 16:23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.Jeremiah 11:4Which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying, Obey my voice, and do them, according to all which I command you: so shall ye be my people, and I will be your God:
Historical Context
This verse recalls the Exodus, the foundational redemptive event establishing Israel's relationship with YHWH. The wilderness generation experienced God's provision of manna, quail, and water from rock (Exodus 16-17). The invitation to "open thy mouth wide" promises that dependence on God yields greater satisfaction than autonomy.
Questions for Reflection
- How does remembering that God redeemed you (through Christ's Exodus from death) motivate worship and obedience?
- What does it mean to "open your mouth wide" in dependence on God rather than self-sufficiency?
- In what ways has self-reliance closed your mouth to receiving God's abundant provision?
Analysis & Commentary
God declares His identity and Israel's obligation: "I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt" (Hebrew Anoki YHWH Eloheykha ha-ma'alkha me-eretz Mitzrayim). This echoes the First Commandment (Exodus 20:2), establishing redemption as the basis for worship. "Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it" (Hebrew harchev pikha va-amale'ehu) is a stunning invitation—God promises abundant provision to those who depend wholly on Him. The opened mouth symbolizes faith's receptivity, trust expressed in petition rather than self-sufficiency.