KJV ORIGINAL
And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The ocean floor was exposed and the foundations of the earth were uncovered when the LORD rebuked, when the powerful breath from His nostrils blew.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes God's awesome power - when He speaks or acts, even the deepest parts of the earth and sea are laid bare before Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's song of praise after God delivered him from all his enemies, including King Saul. David uses dramatic imagery of God parting waters and shaking the earth to describe how powerfully God intervened to save him. The language echoes God's deliverance of Israel through the Red Sea during the Exodus.
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