KJV ORIGINAL
The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The voice of the LORD splits through flames of fire.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes God's voice as so powerful that it can cut right through fire itself.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 29 is a hymn celebrating God's power displayed in a thunderstorm, likely written by David. In ancient times, people often associated thunder with the voice of their gods, but this psalm declares that the true God's voice surpasses all natural forces. The imagery of fire being split may refer to lightning bolts during storms, which ancient people saw as manifestations of divine power.
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