KJV ORIGINAL
At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
At your rebuke they fled; at the sound of your thunder they rushed away.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows God's powerful command over the waters of creation - when He speaks, even the mighty seas obey and retreat.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 104, a creation psalm that celebrates God's power in forming and sustaining the world. The psalmist is likely referring to God's separation of the waters during creation (Genesis 1) or possibly His parting of the Red Sea during the Exodus. Ancient peoples viewed chaotic waters as symbols of disorder that only divine power could control.
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