At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
At your rebuke they fled; at the sound of your thunder they rushed away.
This verse shows God's powerful command over the waters of creation - when He speaks, even the mighty seas obey and retreat.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 104 is a poetic hymn in the Old Testament that celebrates God's creation and ongoing care for the world, likely written by King David or another Israelite poet during the monarchy period. In this verse, the psalmist vividly describes how the waters of the earth responded to God's command, possibly alluding to the Genesis account of creation where God separated the waters or to events like the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus. This imagery reflects the ancient Hebrew understanding of God as the almighty ruler who controls natural forces.
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