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Psalms 147:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they cry out for it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is showing that He takes care of all His creatures, even providing food for wild animals and baby birds when they're hungry.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was likely written after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon, celebrating God's faithfulness in rebuilding Jerusalem. In ancient times, people observed nature closely and saw God's hand in the natural world's cycles of provision. Ravens were considered unclean birds in Jewish law, yet the psalmist acknowledges that even these creatures receive God's care.

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