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Psalms 132:15

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I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 15

It is probable that this psalm was penned by Solomon, to be sung at the dedication of the temple which he built according to the charge his father gave him, Ch1 28:2, etc. Having fulfilled his trust, he begs of God to own what he had done. I. He had built this house for the honour and service of God; and when he brings the ark into it, the token of God's presence, he desires that God himself would come and take possession of it (Psa 132:8-10). With these words Solomon concluded his prayer, Ch2 6:41, Ch2 6:42. II. He had built it in pursuance of the orders he had received from his father, and therefore his pleas to enforce these petitions refer to David. 1. He pleads David's piety towards God (Psa 132:1-7). 2. He pleads God's promise to David (Psa 132:11-18). The former introduces his petition: the latter follows it as an answer to it. In singing this psalm we must have a concern for the gospel church as the temple of God, and a dependence upon Christ as David our King, in whom the mercies of God are sure mercies. A song of degrees.

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Strong's Concordancev. 15

בָרַךְ (bârak, H1288) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as… צַיִד (tsayid, H6718) — the chase; also game (thus taken); (generally) lunch (especially for a journey) שָׂבַע (sâbaʻ, H7646) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively) אֶבְיוֹן (ʼebyôwn, H34) — destitute לֶחֶם (lechem, H3899) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Malachi 2:2rank 4

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Haggai 1:9rank 4

You expected much, but behold, it amounted to little. And what you brought home, I blew away. Why? declares the LORD of Hosts. Because My house still lies in ruins, while each of you is busy with his own house.

Isaiah 33:16rank 4

he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.

Psalms 107:9rank 4

For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

Deuteronomy 14:29rank 4

Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands.

Haggai 1:6rank 4

You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.”

Jeremiah 31:14rank 4

I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD.

Luke 1:53rank 4

He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.

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