Psalm 107:36
New International Version
there he brought the hungry to live, and they founded a city where they could settle.

New Living Translation
He brings the hungry to settle there and to build their cities.

English Standard Version
And there he lets the hungry dwell, and they establish a city to live in;

Berean Standard Bible
He causes the hungry to settle there, that they may establish a city in which to dwell.

King James Bible
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;

New King James Version
There He makes the hungry dwell, That they may establish a city for a dwelling place,

New American Standard Bible
And He has the hungry live there, So that they may establish an inhabited city,

NASB 1995
And there He makes the hungry to dwell, So that they may establish an inhabited city,

NASB 1977
And there He makes the hungry to dwell, So that they may establish an inhabited city,

Legacy Standard Bible
And there He causes the hungry to inhabit, So that they may establish an inhabited city,

Amplified Bible
And there He has the hungry dwell, So that they may establish an inhabited city,

Christian Standard Bible
He causes the hungry to settle there, and they establish a city where they can live.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He causes the hungry to settle there, and they establish a city where they can live.

American Standard Version
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, That they may prepare a city of habitation,

Contemporary English Version
If you are hungry, you can settle there and build a town.

English Revised Version
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city of habitation;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There he settles those who are hungry, and they build cities to live in.

Good News Translation
He let hungry people settle there, and they built a city to live in.

International Standard Version
There he settled the hungry, where they built a city to live in.

Majority Standard Bible
He causes the hungry to settle there, that they may establish a city in which to dwell.

NET Bible
He allowed the hungry to settle there, and they established a city in which to live.

New Heart English Bible
There he makes the hungry live, that they may prepare a city to live in,

Webster's Bible Translation
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;

World English Bible
There he makes the hungry live, that they may prepare a city to live in,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He causes the hungry to dwell there, "" And they prepare a city of habitation.

Young's Literal Translation
And He causeth the hungry to dwell there, And they prepare a city of habitation.

Smith's Literal Translation
And there will he cause the hungering to dwell, and they shall prepare a city of dwelling;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And hath placed there the hungry; and they made a city for their habitation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he has gathered the hungry together there, and they constructed a city of habitation.

New American Bible
And settled the hungry there; they built a city to live in.

New Revised Standard Version
And there he lets the hungry live, and they establish a town to live in;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And there he makes the hungry to dwell, that they may build villages and settle,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He makes the hungry to dwell there and they have built cities and have dwelt in them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And there He maketh the hungry to dwell, And they establish a city of habitation;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there he causes the hungry to dwell, and they establish for themselves cities of habitation.
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
35He turns a desert into pools of water and a dry land into flowing springs. 36He causes the hungry to settle there, that they may establish a city in which to dwell. 37They sow fields and plant vineyards that yield a fruitful harvest.…

Cross References
Isaiah 41:18
I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs.

Isaiah 35:1-2
The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.

Isaiah 55:13
Instead of the thornbush, the cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, the myrtle will spring up; this will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.”

Isaiah 32:15-16
until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest. / Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field.

Isaiah 43:19-20
Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert. / The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people.

Ezekiel 36:35
Then they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden. The cities that were once ruined, desolate, and destroyed are now fortified and inhabited.’

Ezekiel 34:27
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.

Jeremiah 31:12
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.

Jeremiah 33:12-13
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: In this desolate place, without man or beast, and in all its cities, there will once more be pastures for shepherds to rest their flocks. / In the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev, in the land of Benjamin and the cities surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, the flocks will again pass under the hands of the one who counts them, says the LORD.

Genesis 26:22
He moved on from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Rehoboth and said, “At last the LORD has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.”

Genesis 41:47
During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully.

Exodus 23:10-11
For six years you are to sow your land and gather its produce, / but in the seventh year you must let it rest and lie fallow, so that the poor among your people may eat from the field and the wild animals may consume what they leave. Do the same with your vineyard and olive grove.

Leviticus 26:4-5
I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit. / Your threshing will continue until the grape harvest, and the grape harvest will continue until sowing time; you will have your fill of food to eat and will dwell securely in your land.

Deuteronomy 8:7-9
For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; / a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; / a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper.

2 Kings 19:29
And this will be a sign to you, O Hezekiah: This year you will eat what grows on its own, and in the second year what springs from the same. But in the third year you will sow and reap; you will plant vineyards and eat their fruit.


Treasury of Scripture

And there he makes the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;

there he

Psalm 146:7
Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:

Luke 1:52
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

a city

Psalm 107:7
And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.

Acts 17:26
And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;

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Psalm 107
1. The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence
4. Over travelers
10. Over captives
17. Over sick men
23. Over sailors
33. And in diverse varieties of life.














He causes
This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and providence of God. The Hebrew root word here is "עָשָׂה" (asah), which means to make or to do. It reflects God's active role in the lives of His people, orchestrating circumstances for their benefit. In a historical context, this action is reminiscent of God's guidance of the Israelites through the wilderness, providing for their needs and leading them to a place of rest and settlement.

the hungry
The term "hungry" in Hebrew is "רָעֵב" (raeb), which not only refers to physical hunger but also spiritual longing. This word evokes the image of those who are in desperate need, both physically and spiritually. Throughout Scripture, God shows a special concern for the needy and promises to satisfy their needs, as seen in the Beatitudes where Jesus blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6).

to settle there
The Hebrew word for "settle" is "יָשַׁב" (yashab), meaning to sit, remain, or dwell. This implies a sense of permanence and stability. In the ancient Near Eastern context, settling in a land was a sign of God's blessing and favor. It contrasts with the nomadic lifestyle, offering security and a place to call home, which is a recurring theme in God's promises to His people.

that they may establish
The phrase "establish" comes from the Hebrew "כּוּן" (kun), which means to prepare, make firm, or set up. This suggests not only the physical act of building but also the creation of a community and society. It reflects God's desire for His people to thrive and grow, establishing a legacy of faith and obedience.

a city
In biblical times, a city was more than just a physical location; it was a center of culture, commerce, and community. The Hebrew word "עִיר" (ir) signifies a place of protection and social interaction. Cities in the Bible often symbolize human achievement and divine blessing, as well as places where God's presence can dwell among His people, as seen in Jerusalem.

to dwell
The Hebrew root "שָׁכַן" (shakan) means to reside or abide. This word is closely related to "Shekinah," the divine presence of God. Dwelling implies a deep, abiding relationship with the land and with God. It suggests a place where people can live in peace and harmony, under God's protection and provision, fulfilling His promises to His people.

Verse 36. - And there he maketh the hungry to dwell. God gives the laud, which he has thus blessed, to some previously famishing people; as he did Canaan to Israel after they had had but scant fare in the wilderness. That they may prepare a city for habitation; literally, and they prepare. It is naturally their first thought to prepare themselves a settled dwelling-place (comp. Genesis 4:17; Genesis 11:4; Genesis 25:16, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He causes the hungry
רְעֵבִ֑ים (rə·‘ê·ḇîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7457: Hungry

to settle
וַיּ֣וֹשֶׁב (way·yō·wō·šeḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

there,
שָׁ֣ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

that they may establish
וַ֝יְכוֹנְנ֗וּ (way·ḵō·wn·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3559: To be erect

a city
עִ֣יר (‘îr)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

to dwell.
מוֹשָֽׁב׃ (mō·wō·šāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4186: A seat, assembly, dwelling place, dwelling, dwellers


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