Psalms 104:10 Meaning and Explanation
“He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 104:10
The focus moves to the beneficial results of God's ordering of water—springs and flowing water that sustain life.
What Does Psalms 104:10 Mean?
After describing God's control over the great waters, the psalm now focuses on the beneficial aspect of water distribution. Springs are the source of fresh water, essential for life. God's action in sending them into valleys shows divine provision and care. The valleys become channels through which life-giving water flows, transformed from the empty basins created by retreating floodwaters into fertile regions.
The springs run among the hills, describing a continuous network of flowing water. This movement is purposeful and life-sustaining. The image shifts from divine command over chaotic waters to divine provision through orderly water distribution, setting up the next verses that describe how these waters sustain all living things.
Psalms 104:10 in the Original Language
springs (מַעְיָנוֹת, mayyanot) — sources of water, particularly fresh water that wells up from the earth, contrasted with the great deeps or seas.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 104:10
What does Psalms 104:10 mean?
God sends springs into the valleys that flow among the hills.
What is the context of Psalms 104:10?
The focus moves to the beneficial results of God's ordering of water—springs and flowing water that sustain life.