The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths also were troubled.
The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you; they were afraid, and even the deep places were disturbed.
This verse describes how even the mighty waters trembled in fear when they encountered God's awesome presence and power.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 77 is a lament psalm attributed to Asaph, where the writer expresses deep distress and turns to God's past mighty acts for comfort during times of trouble. This verse uses poetic imagery of the waters trembling at God's presence, likely drawing from events like the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus, to illustrate God's overwhelming power over creation. Such descriptions highlight the biblical theme of God's sovereignty in controlling chaotic forces of nature to deliver His people.
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