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They raise large families there, and their herds of livestock increase.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/107.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />By his blessing they multiply greatly, and he does not let their livestock diminish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/107.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/107.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/107.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He also blesses them, and they multiply greatly; And He does not let their cattle decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/107.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also blesses them and they multiply greatly, And He does not let their cattle decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Also He blesses them and they multiply greatly, And He does not let their cattle decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Also He blesses them and they multiply greatly; And He does not let their cattle decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/107.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Also He blesses them and they multiply greatly, And He does not let their cattle decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/107.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Also He blesses them so that they multiply greatly, And He does not let [the number of] their cattle decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/107.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; he does not let their livestock decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/107.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their livestock decrease. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/107.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; And he suffereth not their cattle to decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/107.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD will bless you with many children and with herds of cattle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/107.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and he suffereth not their cattle to decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/107.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He blesses them, and their numbers multiply, and he does not allow a shortage of cattle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/107.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He blessed his people, and they had many children; he kept their herds of cattle from decreasing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/107.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he blessed them, and they became numerous; he multiplied their cattle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/107.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/107.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He blessed them so that they became very numerous. He would not allow their cattle to decrease in number. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/107.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly. He doesn't allow their livestock to decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/107.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/107.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly. He doesn’t allow their livestock to decrease. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/107.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He blesses them, and they multiply exceedingly, "" And He does not diminish their livestock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/107.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And He blesseth them, and they multiply exceedingly, And their cattle He doth not diminish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/107.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will bless them, and they shall multiply greatly, and he will not diminish their cattle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/107.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he blessed them, and they were multiplied exceedingly: and their cattle he suffered not to decrease. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/107.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 106:38>And he blessed them, and they were multiplied exceedingly. And he did not diminish their beasts of burden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/107.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />God blessed them, and they increased greatly, and their livestock did not decrease. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/107.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />By his blessing they multiply greatly, and he does not let their cattle decrease.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/107.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffers not their cattle to decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/107.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He blessed them and they multiplied greatly and he did not diminish their cattle.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/107.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly, And suffereth not their cattle to decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/107.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he blesses them, and they multiply exceedingly, and he diminishes not the number of their cattle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/107-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13830" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/107.htm">Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>They sow fields and plant vineyards that yield a fruitful harvest. <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: way·ḇā·ră·ḵêm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">He blesses them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7235.htm" title="7235: way·yir·bū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be or become much, many or great. A primitive root; to increase.">and they multiply</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">greatly;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">He does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/929.htm" title="929: ū·ḇə·hem·tām (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- A beast, animal, cattle. From an unused root; properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal.">let their herds</a> <a href="/hebrew/4591.htm" title="4591: yam·‘îṭ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to pare off, i.e. Lessen; intransitively, to be small or few.">diminish.</a> </span><span class="reftext">39</span>When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a></span><br />God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-11.htm">Deuteronomy 28:11</a></span><br />The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/26-9.htm">Leviticus 26:9</a></span><br />I will turn toward you and make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will establish My covenant with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-26.htm">Ezekiel 34:26-27</a></span><br />I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. / The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">Genesis 9:1</a></span><br />And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-3.htm">Isaiah 51:3</a></span><br />For the LORD will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-12.htm">Jeremiah 31:12</a></span><br />They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-6.htm">Genesis 17:6</a></span><br />I will make you exceedingly fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will descend from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-9.htm">Isaiah 61:9</a></span><br />Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-11.htm">Ezekiel 36:11</a></span><br />I will fill you with people and animals, and they will multiply and be fruitful. I will make you as inhabited as you once were, and I will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a></span><br />The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">2 Corinthians 9:10</a></span><br />Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Matthew 13:23</a></span><br />But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a></span><br />And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a></span><br />For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffers not their cattle to decrease.</p><p class="hdg">he blesseth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Psalm 128:1-6</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. Blessed <i>is</i> every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a></b></br> And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">Genesis 9:1</a></b></br> And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.</p><p class="hdg">suffereth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-13.htm">Psalm 144:13,14</a></b></br> <i>That</i> our garners <i>may be</i> full, affording all manner of store: <i>that</i> our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Genesis 30:43</a></b></br> And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-9.htm">Genesis 31:9</a></b></br> Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given <i>them</i> to me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-33.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/67-7.htm">Blesses</a> <a href="/psalms/49-18.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/psalms/104-14.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-16.htm">Decrease</a> <a href="/job/36-27.htm">Diminish</a> <a href="/psalms/106-14.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/psalms/107-36.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/106-14.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/78-48.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/psalms/105-24.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/psalms/104-14.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Multiplied</a> <a href="/psalms/94-19.htm">Multiply</a> <a href="/psalms/71-15.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/psalms/66-9.htm">Suffereth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/121-3.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/147-13.htm">Blesses</a> <a href="/psalms/115-12.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/psalms/109-17.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/psalms/144-14.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-6.htm">Decrease</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-6.htm">Diminish</a> <a href="/psalms/119-96.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/psalms/107-41.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/109-30.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-23.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/psalms/107-41.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/psalms/147-9.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-10.htm">Multiplied</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-35.htm">Multiply</a> <a href="/psalms/107-39.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/psalms/121-3.htm">Suffereth</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 107</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">Over travelers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-10.htm">Over captives</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-17.htm">Over sick men</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Over sailors</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-33.htm">And in diverse varieties of life.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Old Testament, blessings often signify God's covenantal faithfulness, as seen in His promises to Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a>). The concept of blessing is deeply rooted in the Hebrew understanding of God's provision and protection. It reflects the idea that all good things come from God, aligning with <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a>, which states that every good and perfect gift is from above.<p><b>and they multiply greatly;</b><br>Multiplication here refers to both population growth and prosperity. This echoes the blessings given to the patriarchs, such as God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars (<a href="/genesis/15-5.htm">Genesis 15:5</a>). In a historical context, population growth was a sign of divine favor and strength, crucial for survival and influence in the ancient Near East. This multiplication can also be seen as a type of spiritual growth and expansion of God's kingdom, as seen in the New Testament with the spread of the Gospel (<a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a>).<p><b>He does not let their herds diminish.</b><br>In an agrarian society, herds were a primary measure of wealth and sustenance. The protection and increase of livestock signify God's provision and care for the material needs of His people. This assurance of not letting herds diminish reflects God's promise of sustenance and abundance, similar to His provision for Israel in the wilderness (Exodus 16). It also connects to the idea of God as a shepherd, a theme prevalent in Scripture, notably in <a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a>, where God provides and cares for His flock.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The primary audience of the Psalms, often reflecting on their history and relationship with God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/107.htm">Psalm 107</a>, traditionally attributed to King David, who reflects on God's faithfulness and provision.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>A place of testing and reliance on God, often referenced in the Psalms as a backdrop for God's deliverance and provision.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>Symbolic of God's blessings and abundance, contrasting with the wilderness experience.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_blessing.htm">God's Blessing</a></b><br>A recurring theme in the Psalms, emphasizing God's provision and care for His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_blessing_and_multiplication.htm">God's Blessing and Multiplication</a></b><br>God's blessings lead to growth and abundance. Just as He multiplied the Israelites' herds, He desires to multiply our spiritual and material blessings when we walk in obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_provision.htm">Divine Provision</a></b><br>Trust in God's provision. He is faithful to sustain and increase what we have, ensuring that our needs are met.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_god's_gifts.htm">Stewardship of God's Gifts</a></b><br>With blessing comes responsibility. We are called to be good stewards of the resources and blessings God provides, using them for His glory and the benefit of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Stand firm in faith, believing that God will fulfill His promises of abundance and care, even in times of scarcity or challenge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_praise.htm">Gratitude and Praise</a></b><br>Cultivate a heart of gratitude for God's blessings. Recognize His hand in the multiplication and preservation of what we have.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_107.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 107</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_my_cup_full_of_joy_and_abundance.htm">Is my cup overflowing with abundance and joy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_ahijah_recognize_jeroboam's_wife.htm">How could Ahijah, who was nearly blind (1 Kings 14:4-5), immediately recognize Jeroboam's wife in disguise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_112_1-2_promises_align_with_history.htm">How do Psalm 112:1-2's promises of blessed descendants align with historical records showing many faithful believers who faced familial hardship or extinction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_children_a_blessing_from_god.htm">Are children a blessing from God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/107.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 38.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly</span>. With in creasing prosperity comes increase of population, naturally - <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. by God's ordinary providence. This increase is, however, only a blessing within certain limits. <span class="cmt_word">And suffereth not their cattle to decrease</span>. This modest under-statement suggests an enormous increase (comp. <a href="/job/42-12.htm">Job 42:12</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/107-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He blesses them,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְבָרֲכֵ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḇā·ră·ḵêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they multiply</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּרְבּ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yir·bū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7235.htm">Strong's 7235: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become much, many or great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">greatly;</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He does not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let their herds</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝בְהֶמְתָּ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·hem·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_929.htm">Strong's 929: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">diminish.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַמְעִֽיט׃</span> <span class="translit">(yam·‘îṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4591.htm">Strong's 4591: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pare off, lessen, in, to be, small, few</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/107-38.htm">Psalm 107:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/107-38.htm">Psalm 107:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/107-38.htm">Psalm 107:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/107-38.htm">Psalm 107:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/107-38.htm">Psalm 107:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/107-38.htm">Psalm 107:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/107-38.htm">Psalm 107:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/107-38.htm">Psalm 107:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/107-38.htm">Psalm 107:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/107-38.htm">Psalm 107:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/107-38.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 107:38 He blesses them also so that they (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/107-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 107:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/107-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 107:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:39" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>