Psalms 107:34
Psalms 107:34 Meaning and Explanation
“A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Fertile land becomes barren as judgment for the wickedness of those living there.
The Context of Psalms 107:34
Attribution of the land's reversal to the inhabitants' wickedness.
What Does Psalms 107:34 Mean?
The barrenness is not random but a consequence—connected to the wickedness of the inhabitants. God's judgment works through the natural world, making the land itself reflect the moral condition of the people.
The correspondence between moral corruption and natural sterility teaches that the created order participates in accountability. Sin has ecological consequences.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 107:34
What does Psalms 107:34 mean?
Fertile land becomes barren as judgment for the wickedness of those living there.
What is the context of Psalms 107:34?
Attribution of the land's reversal to the inhabitants' wickedness.