Psalms 147:9

"who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass grow on the mountains."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 147:9, God is depicted as the supreme creator and sustainer who governs nature's cycles, specifically the weather system that brings rain to nourish the earth. The original audience would have seen this as a powerful affirmation of divine providence, connecting the visible phenomena like clouds and rain with their daily lives and agricultural practices. They understood that God’s control over such natural events was a sign of his overarching authority and care for creation, emphasizing how these elements were integral to sustaining life on earth.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He giveth to the beast his food -To the wild beast; to the animals that cannot toil for it themselves, as man does. ComparePsalms 104:21, note;Psalms 104:27-28, notes. To the young ravens which cry -Compare the notes atJob 38:41. See alsoPsalms 145:15.

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