Psalms 127:4

"Behold, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is his reward."

Key Reflection

Psalms 127:4 encapsulates the idea that children are a divine gift and a reward for devotion to God. In ancient Near Eastern culture, children were seen as an inheritance from God, much like possessions or wealth. The verse emphasizes not only the importance of parenthood but also the trust parents place in God's care for their offspring. This sentiment underscores a deep reliance on divine providence and the belief that children are blessings directly from the hand of the Lord.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man -They are what a parent may rely on for defense in danger, or for help in securing provision for himself and family - as the warrior or the hunter relies on his arrows. So are children of the youth -Sons in their youth; in their prime and vigor. The comparison of sons with arrows or spears is common in Arabic poetry. See Rosenmuller, Com.in loc. Also Morgenland,in loc.

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