KJV ORIGINAL
The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths also were troubled.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you; they were afraid, and even the deep places were disturbed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how even the mighty waters trembled in fear when they encountered God's awesome presence and power.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by Asaph during a time when Israel was experiencing difficulty and questioning God's faithfulness. The imagery likely refers to God's power displayed at the Red Sea crossing during the Exodus, when the waters parted before His presence. Ancient peoples viewed the sea as a symbol of chaos and divine power, so waters fleeing before God demonstrated His supreme authority over creation.
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