King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.
Complete Jewish Bible:
There God made his people very fruitful, made them too numerous for their foes,
Berean Standard Bible:
And the LORD made His people very fruitful, more numerous than their foes,
American Standard Version:
And he increased his people greatly, And made them stronger than their adversaries.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he increased{H6509} his people{H5971} greatly{H3966}; and made them stronger{H6105} than their enemies{H6862}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 26:5
- And thou shalt speak and say before the LORD thy God, A Syrian ready to perish [was] my father, and he went down into Egypt, and sojourned there with a few, and became there a nation, great, mighty, and populous:
Acts 7:17
- ¶ But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
Exodus 12:37
- ¶ And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot [that were] men, beside children.
Genesis 46:3
- And he said, I [am] God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:
Exodus 1:7
- And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them.
Exodus 1:9
- And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel [are] more and mightier than we:
Genesis 13:16
- And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, [then] shall thy seed also be numbered.
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Commentary for Psalms 105:24
Psalm 105:24 is part of a larger hymn that recounts the history of Israel, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. This particular verse highlights two specific blessings that God bestowed upon the Israelites: an increase in their population and military strength over their adversaries.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the period after the patriarchs, when the Israelites were in Egypt. It alludes to the time of the patriarch Joseph, who was sold into slavery in Egypt but eventually rose to a position of power. His wisdom in governing during the years of plenty allowed Egypt to store enough grain to survive a subsequent famine. This act of providence not only saved the Egyptians but also allowed the Israelites to find refuge and prosper in the land of Goshen.
The themes of Psalm 105:24 include divine providence, the fulfillment of promises, and the sovereignty of God in the face of human hardship. The verse speaks to God's active role in the growth and protection of His chosen people, despite the challenges they faced, including oppression and enslavement in Egypt. It serves as a reminder of God's power to turn a small, vulnerable group into a numerous and formidable nation, capable of overcoming their enemies with His help. This growth and strength were not merely for their own sake but were part of God's larger plan to bring about redemption and to reveal His character to all nations through Israel's history.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6509
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּרָה
Transliteration: pârâh
Pronunciation: paw-raw'
Description: a primitive root; to bear fruit (literally or figuratively); bear, bring forth (fruit), (be, cause to be, make) fruitful, grow, increase. - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H3966
There are 278 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְאֹד
Transliteration: mᵉʼôd
Pronunciation: meh-ode'
Description: from the same as אוּד; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated); diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. - Strong's Number: H6105
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָצַם
Transliteration: ʻâtsam
Pronunciation: aw-tsam'
Description: a primitive root; also denominatively (from עֶצֶם); to bind fast, i.e. close (the eyes); intransitively, to be (causatively, make) powerful or numerous; to crunch the bones; break the bones, close, be great, be increased, be (wax) mighty(-ier), be more, shut, be(-come, make) strong(-er). - Strong's Number: H6862
There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צַר
Transliteration: tsar
Pronunciation: tsar
Description: or צָר; from צָרַר; compare as in צֹר; narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble ; (transitive) an opponent (as crowding); adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble.