Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
You have set boundaries that the waters cannot cross; they will never again flood and cover the whole earth.
God is saying that He has established firm limits for the waters so they won't flood the entire earth again.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Psalm 104, the psalmist is celebrating God's creation and His ongoing care for the world, drawing from the ancient Hebrew poetic tradition of praising the Creator. This verse specifically refers to the boundaries God set for the waters during the creation account in Genesis 1:9-10, ensuring they do not overflow and cover the earth again, which may also allude to the Great Flood described in Genesis 6-9 and God's promise to never flood the world anew. This reflects the biblical view of God as the almighty ruler who establishes order in nature for the benefit of humanity.
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