Psalms 144:13 Meaning and Explanation
“That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A vision of economic abundance—full storehouses and livestock thriving openly throughout the land.
The Context of Psalms 144:13
Elaborates the vision of peace through abundance and prosperity.
What Does Psalms 144:13 Mean?
'Garners' (storehouses) 'full' and 'affording all manner of store' evoke security through surplus—enough food that want is impossible. 'Sheep bringing forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets' expands the vision: livestock multiply so profusely they crowd public spaces. These are the concrete markers of peace—enemies defeated means harvest protected and herds safe.
The imagery moves from military threat to agricultural thriving. Crops and animals represent stability, survival, and generational continuity. A land where this happens is a land at peace, where the farmer and shepherd can work without terror of raid or seizure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 144:13
What does Psalms 144:13 mean?
A vision of economic abundance—full storehouses and livestock thriving openly throughout the land.
What is the context of Psalms 144:13?
Elaborates the vision of peace through abundance and prosperity.