Psalms 50:12 Meaning and Explanation
“If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Even if God lacked anything, He would not need to ask humanity for help because He owns all things.
The Context of Psalms 50:12
God's complete sufficiency negates any transactional view of sacrifice.
What Does Psalms 50:12 Mean?
God uses a hypothetical: if He were hungry (which He is not), He would not announce it to the people. He would not negotiate with them for food because the entire world and all its contents are already His. This is a powerful statement about God's transcendence and independence from human assistance.
The fulness thereof emphasizes totality—not just the earth but all that fills it, all value and substance. There is no lack in God that humans might remedy through sacrifice or service. God needs nothing from humanity in a material or tangible sense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 50:12
What does Psalms 50:12 mean?
Even if God lacked anything, He would not need to ask humanity for help because He owns all things.
What is the context of Psalms 50:12?
God's complete sufficiency negates any transactional view of sacrifice.