Keraia
Psalm 29

Psalm 29:5

Ascribe Glory to the LORD · Psalm 29:1–11
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Translations

Modern
The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon.
Traditional
The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
Literal
The voice of YHWH breaks the cedars, and YHWH shatters the cedars of Lebanon.
Latin
Vox Domini confringentis cedros, et confringet Dominus cedros Libani:

Original

Hebrew
English
The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon.

Notes

Psalms 29:5

The cedars of Lebanon were famous for their large size and high quality (see Isaiah 2:13).

Psalms 29:3–9

The Hebrew word qol can mean "voice," "noise" (1 Kings 1:45), or "thunder" (Joel 3:16). The Lord's voice is awe-inspiring and overpowers any sounds people might attribute to other gods.

Psalms 29:1–11

This nature hymn in praise of the Creator declares that the Lord holds all power over nature. God uses the same unsurpassed strength to care for his people.

Theme notes and profiles

David The Creator-King

Places

Lebanon: A mountainous region known for its cedar trees

Glossary

David Glory Lebanon Music Psalms, Book of Sea

Topics

God: Power of Lebanon: Cedars of Lebanon: Celebrated For: Cedars Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: General Scriptures Concerning Power of God: The Voice of God The Cedar: Destruction of, Exhibits God's Power The Power of God: Expressed by the Voice of God