KJV ORIGINAL
Fire, and hail; snow, and vapours; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Fire and hail, snow and clouds, powerful winds that obey his command:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how all weather phenomena - from fire and hail to snow and storms - carry out God's purposes and obey his commands.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 148, one of the final psalms that calls all of creation to praise God. The psalmist is systematically listing different elements of creation, including weather patterns, that demonstrate God's power and authority. In ancient times, people were much more directly affected by weather and saw dramatic weather events as clear demonstrations of divine power.
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