The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.
The voice of the LORD echoes over the waters: the glorious God thunders: the LORD rules over vast waters.
This verse describes God's powerful voice as being like thunder that echoes majestically over great bodies of water, showing His awesome strength and glory.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David as a song celebrating God's power displayed in nature, particularly through thunderstorms. In ancient Israel, people often experienced God's presence through dramatic weather events, and thunder was understood as God's voice speaking from heaven. The 'many waters' likely refers both to literal seas and rivers as well as the cosmic waters that ancient peoples believed surrounded the earth.
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