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Psalm 107

Psalm 107:25

Thanksgiving for Deliverance · Psalm 107:1–43
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Translations

Modern
For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea.
Traditional
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
Literal
And He spoke and stationed the wind, a tempest, and it lifted high the waves;
Latin
Dixit, et stetit spiritus procellæ, et exaltati sunt fluctus ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea.

Notes

Psalms 107:25–29

The same God who speaks and brings about the sailors’ distress can also calm the storm with just a word (compare Jonah 1:4; Matthew 8:26).

Psalms 107:23–32

Sailors give thanks to the Lord when he saves them from the chaos and peril of the sea.

Psalms 107:1–43

This psalm is a hymn of praise to God the Redeemer. The psalmist begins by urging the redeemed to praise God for his goodness (Psalm 107:1–3). The psalmist then presents four examples of people whom the Lord saved from trouble (Psalm 107:4–32). He summarizes the Lord’s control over everything (Psalm 107:33–42) and ends with an invitation to recognize God’s loving devotion in all parts of life (107:43).

Parallels

Matthew 8:23–27 Mark 4:35–41 Luke 8:22–25

Glossary

Adam (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Music Praise Psalms, Book of Sea

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Chastisement: from God Commerce: Carried on by Means of Ships God: Power of God: Providence of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Mariners (Sailors): Perils of Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: Phenomena of The Wind Under God's Control The Ocean The Sea: Raised by the Wind The Sea: The Waves of Raised Upon High The Wind: God: Raises The Wind: Tempestuous: Raises the Sea in Waves Tsunamis