Psalms 147:14

"For he has strengthened the bars of your gates. He has blessed your children within you."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 147:14, God promises security and prosperity to His people by strengthening their city gates and blessing their children. For the original audience of Israelites, this meant that through divine intervention, their fortified cities would remain impervious to attacks, ensuring safety for both residents and future generations. The image of strong gate bars would have resonated with the need for defense against enemies, reflecting God’s active protection and provision in preserving His chosen people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He maketh peace in thy borders -Margin, he maketh thy border peace. The word border here refers to a boundary, and stands for all the domain or territory included within the boundaries of a country. The idea is that peace prevailed throughout the land. And filleth thee with the finest of the wheat -Margin, as in Hebrew, fat of wheat. Literally, “He satisfies thee with the fat of wheat.” There is no want of wheat, and that of the best kind. Compare the notes atPsalms 132:15: “I will satisfy her poor with bread.”

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