Psalms 132:15

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 132:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
Psalms 132:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 132

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I will abundantly bless her provision, etc.] The provision of Zion, the church of God, the word and ordinances, of which Christ is the sum and substance; the Gospel is milk for babes, and meat for strong men; the ordinances are a feast of fat things; Christ’s flesh is meat indeed, and his blood drink deed; the whole provision is spiritual, savoury, salutary, strengthening, satisfying, and nourishing, when the Lord blesses it; as he does to those who hunger and thirst after it, and feed upon it by faith; so that their souls grow thereby, and they become fat and flourishing; grace increases in them, and they are fruitful in every good work: and this the Lord promises to do “abundantly”, in a…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will abundantly bless her provision - Margin, surely. Hebrew, “Blessing I will bless,” a strong affirmation, meaning that he would certainly do it; that he would do it in every way; that every needed blessing would be imparted. The word rendered provision is a cognate form of the word in Psalms 78:25, translated meat: “He sent them meat to the full.” It properly refers to food for a journey, but it is applicable to any kind of food. The original idea is that of food obtained by hunting - as game, venison: Genesis 25:28; Job 38:41. The meaning here is, that God would provide abundantly for their support. I will satisfy her poor with bread - I will give them what they need. See the notes at…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“abundantly: or, surely bless her provision: Psa 147:14; Exo 23:25; Lev 26:4, Lev 26:5; Deu 28:2-5; Pro 3:9, Pro 3:10; Hag 1:6, Hag 1:9; Hag 2:16-19; Mal 2:2; Mat 14:19-21; Luk 1:53; Co2 9:10, Co2 9:11 I will satisfy: Psa 22:26, Psa 33:18, Psa 33:19, Psa 36:8, Psa 37:3, Psa 37:19; Deu 14:29; Isa 33:16; Jer 31:14; Mat 5:6, Mat 6:32, Mat 6:33; Mar 8:6-9 Psalms 132:16”
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