And sow the fields, and plant vineyards - Cultivate the earth. The culture of the vine was an important feature in agriculture in Palestine, and hence, it is made so prominent here.Which may yield fruits of increase - The fruits which the earth produces. read more
He blesseth them also - In the manner immediately specified.So that they are multiplied greatly - This was regarded as one of the highest blessings which God could confer, and hence, it was so often promised by him to the patriarchs, as a proof of his favor, that their seed should be as the stars of heaven, and as the sand upon the sea-shore. Genesis 13:16; Genesis 22:17; Genesis 26:4; Genesis 32:12.And suffereth not their cattle to decrease - The keeping of herds of cattle was also an... read more
Psalms 107:33-38 . He turneth rivers Land watered with rivers; into a wilderness Into dry ground, as it follows, like a parched and barren wilderness, that has not moisture enough to produce any thing valuable; a fruitful land into barrenness Hebrew, למלחה , limleechah, into saltness, which causes barrenness; for the wickedness of them that dwell therein He doth not inflict these judgments without cause, but for the punishment of sin in some, and the prevention of it in others.... read more
Psalms 107-108 Specific thanksgivingsPsalms 107:0 seems to be particularly appropriate to the time of the Jews’ return to their homeland after their exile in Babylon. It is a song of thanksgiving to be sung by those who have been saved from some great affliction or danger (107:1-3). Four different cases are introduced by verses 4, 10, 17 and 23. Each of the cases describes the danger, notes the prayer, outlines the answer and concludes with a word of instruction and warning.The first... read more
suffereth not, &c. Figure of speech Tapeinosis ( App-6 ) = will abundantly multiply. read more
Psalms 107An unknown writer sought to motivate the Lord’s redeemed people to praise Him by reviewing some of His mighty acts. read more
God controls nature so that it becomes His instrument of cursing or blessing His people. The repetition of the phrase "an inhabited city" (Psalms 107:36, cf. Psalms 107:4; Psalms 107:7) is a unique feature of this psalm. It may refer to the captives returning to Jerusalem-their long anticipated destination-in the three returns from Babylon that the Old Testament records. read more
3. The providence of God 107:33-43The following verses contain a second major reason for praising God, namely: His providential governing of the world. read more
The Psalmist sings the lovingkindness of the Lord, giving examples from (a) Israel in the wilderness (Psalms 107:4-9), (b) people in captivity (Psalms 107:10-16), (c) people in sickness (Psalms 107:17-22), (d) vicissitudes of sea-going men (Psalms 107:23-32), (e) and a rescue from drought (33-42). The Ps. has a refrain at intervals (Psalms 107:8, Psalms 107:15, Psalms 107:21, Psalms 107:31).1. For his mercy endureth for ever] evidently a well-known refrain: cp. Psalms 136. Mercy] better,... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 107:38
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly . With in creasing prosperity comes increase of population, naturally— i . e . by God's ordinary providence. This increase is, however, only a blessing within certain limits. And suffereth not their cattle to decrease . This modest under-statement suggests an enormous increase (comp. Job 42:12 ). read more