New International Version He called down famine on the land and destroyed all their supplies of food; New Living Translation He called for a famine on the land of Canaan, cutting off its food supply. English Standard Version When he summoned a famine on the land and broke all supply of bread, Berean Standard Bible He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. Berean Literal Bible And He called down famine on the land; the whole staff of bread He has broken. King James Bible Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread. New King James Version Moreover He called for a famine in the land; He destroyed all the provision of bread. New American Standard Bible And He called for a famine upon the land; He broke the whole staff of bread. NASB 1995 And He called for a famine upon the land; He broke the whole staff of bread. NASB 1977 And He called for a famine upon the land; He broke the whole staff of bread. Legacy Standard Bible And He called for a famine upon the land; He broke the whole staff of bread. Amplified Bible And He called for a famine upon the land [of Egypt]; He cut off every source of bread. Berean Annotated Bible He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies \staff/ of food. Christian Standard Bible He called down famine against the land and destroyed the entire food supply. Holman Christian Standard Bible He called down famine against the land and destroyed the entire food supply. American Standard Version And he called for a famine upon the land; He brake the whole staff of bread. Contemporary English Version God kept crops from growing until food was scarce everywhere in the land. English Revised Version And he called for a famine upon the land; he brake the whole staff of bread. GOD'S WORD® Translation He brought famine to the land. He took away their food supply. Good News Translation The LORD sent famine to their country and took away all their food. International Standard Version He declared a famine on the land; destroying the entire food supply. NET Bible He called down a famine upon the earth; he cut off all the food supply. New Heart English Bible He called for a famine on the land. He destroyed the food supplies. Webster's Bible Translation Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he broke the whole staff of bread. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. World English Bible He called for a famine on the land. He destroyed the food supplies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He calls a famine on the land, "" He has broken the whole staff of bread. Berean Literal Bible And He called down famine on the land; the whole staff of bread He has broken. Young's Literal Translation And He calleth a famine on the land, The whole staff of bread He hath broken. Smith's Literal Translation And he will call a famine upon the land: he broke all the support of bread. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he called a famine upon the land: and he broke in pieces all the support of bread. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Then he called down a famine on the land, destroyed the grain that sustained them. New Revised Standard Version When he summoned famine against the land, and broke every staff of bread, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover he called for a famine upon the land; he broke the whole stalk of their wheat. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he called a famine upon the land and he broke all the stalks of their grain. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And He called a famine upon the land; He broke the whole staff of bread. Brenton Septuagint Translation Moreover he called for a famine upon the land; he broke the whole support of bread. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Tell of His Wonders…15“Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” 16He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. 17He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave.… Cross References He called down famine on the land 2 Kings 8:1 Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, “Arise, you and your household; go and live as a foreigner wherever you can. For the LORD has decreed that a seven-year famine will come to the land.” Genesis 41:56 When the famine had spread over all the land, Joseph opened up all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians; for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt. Genesis 42:5 So the sons of Israel were among those who came to buy grain, since the famine had also spread to the land of Canaan. and cut off all their supplies of food. Ezekiel 5:16 When I shower you with the deadly arrows of famine and destruction that I will send to destroy you, I will intensify the famine against you and cut off your supply of food. Ezekiel 14:13 “Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, Ezekiel 4:16 Then He told me, “Son of man, I am going to cut off the supply of food in Jerusalem. They will anxiously eat bread rationed by weight, and in despair they will drink water by measure. Genesis 41:54-57 the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. And although there was famine in every country, there was food throughout the land of Egypt. / When extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.” / When the famine had spread over all the land, Joseph opened up all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians; for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt. … Genesis 45:5-11 And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. / For the famine has covered the land these two years, and there will be five more years without plowing or harvesting. / God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. … Genesis 47:13-15 There was no food, however, in all that region, because the famine was so severe; the lands of Egypt and Canaan had been exhausted by the famine. / Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were buying, and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace. / When the money from the lands of Egypt and Canaan was gone, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? For our funds have run out!” Acts 7:11-13 Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food. / When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit. / On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Amos 8:11 Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land—not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. Acts 11:28-30 One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.) / So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. Genesis 41:30-31 but seven years of famine will follow them. Then all the abundance in the land of Egypt will be forgotten, and the famine will devastate the land. / The abundance in the land will not be remembered, since the famine that follows it will be so severe. Genesis 12:10 Now there was a famine in the land. So Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe. Ruth 1:1 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. And a certain man from Bethlehem in Judah, with his wife and two sons, went to reside in the land of Moab. Treasury of Scripture Moreover he called for a famine on the land: he broke the whole staff of bread. moreover Genesis 41:25-32,34 And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do… Genesis 42:5,6 And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan… 2 Kings 8:1 Then spake Elisha unto the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thine household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn: for the LORD hath called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land seven years. brake Psalm 104:15 And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. Genesis 47:13,19 And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and all the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine… Leviticus 26:26 And when I have broken the staff of your bread, ten women shall bake your bread in one oven, and they shall deliver you your bread again by weight: and ye shall eat, and not be satisfied. Jump to Previous Brake Bread Broke Broken Destroyed Famine Food Moreover Staff Summoned Supplies WholeJump to Next Brake Bread Broke Broken Destroyed Famine Food Moreover Staff Summoned Supplies WholePsalm 105 1. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works7. The story of God's providence over Abraham 16. Over Joseph 23. Over Jacob in Egypt 26. Over Moses delivering the Israelites 37. Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan. He called down famine on the land God brought famine upon Canaan, where Jacob and his sons lived, directing events that would move the family of Israel toward Egypt. The crisis revealed His rule over the created order and advanced His purpose through Joseph. 2Ki 8:1 Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son… and cut off all their supplies of food. The shortage was severe enough to exhaust the land’s provisions and drive Jacob’s household to seek grain in Egypt. There God preserved them through Joseph, setting in motion Israel’s settlement in Egypt and the events that followed. Ezk 5:16 When I shower you with the deadly arrows of famine… Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe sovereign orchestrator of events, including the famine, demonstrating His control over nature and history. 2. Famine A severe shortage of food that God used as a tool to fulfill His divine purposes. 3. Land of Canaan The region affected by the famine, significant as the land promised to Abraham and his descendants. 4. Joseph Though not mentioned in this specific verse, he is a key figure in the account of the famine, as God used him to preserve life. 5. Egypt The place where Joseph rose to power and where the Israelites eventually found refuge during the famine. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all circumstances, including natural events like famine. This should lead us to trust in His plans and purposes, even when they are not immediately clear. Divine Purpose in Trials Understand that God can use difficult situations, such as famine, to accomplish His greater purposes. This encourages us to seek His will and remain faithful during challenging times. Provision and Preparation Learn from Joseph's example of preparation and stewardship. We should be wise and discerning in managing resources, trusting God to provide for our needs. Faith in God's Timing Acknowledge that God's timing is perfect. The famine was part of His plan to bring Jacob's family to Egypt, setting the stage for future deliverance. We should be patient and wait on God's timing in our lives. Community and Support Reflect on the importance of community and support during times of crisis. Just as Joseph's actions provided for many, we are called to support and care for others in need. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 105:16?2. How does Psalm 105:16 illustrate God's sovereignty over natural events and resources? 3. What lessons can we learn from God's control over famine in Psalm 105:16? 4. How does Psalm 105:16 connect with Joseph's story in Genesis 41? 5. How can we trust God's provision during times of scarcity, as in Psalm 105:16? 6. How should Psalm 105:16 influence our response to current global food shortages? 7. Why did God allow a famine in Psalm 105:16? 8. How does Psalm 105:16 reflect God's sovereignty over nature? 9. What is the historical context of the famine in Psalm 105:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 105? (16) Called for a famine.--Comp. 2Kings 8:1; and in Ezekiel 14 we see how famine, with war and pestilence and noisome beasts, were regarded as Divine emissaries to be summoned and sent on His missions. Staff of bread.--Leviticus 26:26. (See, too, Note on Psalm 104:15.) Verse 16. - Moreover he called for a famine upon the land. To "call for a famine" is the same thing as to create a famine. What God "calls for" immediately exists (see Genesis 1:3). "The land" intended is the land of Canaan. He brake the whole staff of bread (comp. Leviticus 26:26; Isaiah lit. 1). Bread is called a "staff," as the great support of life. (For the severity of the famine in Canaan, see Genesis 41:1; Genesis 42:5; Genesis 43:1.) Psalm 105:16 affirms that God personally summons famine and withholds food to accomplish His covenant purposes. He is sovereign over rain clouds, harvests, and international grain markets. Famine is neither chance nor merely nature; it is a tool in the Lord’s hand to redirect nations, test hearts, and position His people for future deliverance—just as He did through Joseph in Egypt.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He called downוַיִּקְרָ֣א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read famine רָ֭עָב (rā·‘āḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7458: Famine, hunger on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the land הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and cut off שָׁבָֽר׃ (šā·ḇār) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces all כָּֽל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their supplies מַטֵּה־ (maṭ·ṭêh-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of food. לֶ֥חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain Additonal Resources Psalm 105:16 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 105:16 Bible Gateway Psalm 105:16 Bible.com Psalm 105:16 NIV |
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