Psalms 29:9 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve,f and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. ”

Psalms 29:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve - The deer. The object of the psalmist here is to show the effects of the storm in producing consternation, especially on the weak and timid animal...
Psalms 29:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to (g) calve, and (h) discovereth the forests: and in his (i) temple doth every one speak of [his] glory. (g) For fear makes them deliver their calves. (h) Ma...
Psalms 29:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXIX. Yahweh's glory in the storm ( Psalms 29:1-9 ): He is enthroned for the protection of His people ( Psalms 29:10 f.). Psalms 29:1 . the sons of God ( mg. ) are superhuman beings ( cf. G...
Psalms 29:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

to calve. Through fright. discovereth . strippeth bare; or, layeth open to view. temple . palace: i.e. heaven itself. doth every one speak of . doth every being there ascribe. See Psalms 29:...
Psalms 29:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

9. The voice of Jehovah maketh the hinds to bring forth (615) A tacit comparison, as I have said, is here made. It is worse than irrational, it is monstrous, that men are not moved at God’s...
Psalms 29:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. Maketh the hinds to calve - Strikes terror through all the tribes...
Psalms 29:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve— Mr. Fenwick translates this verse, The mighty oaks Jehovah's voice shall feel; 'Twill lay the woods and forests bare; All things his glory in his...
Psalms 29:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. Hinds to calve The thunder strikes such terror into them tha...
Psalms 29:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is a Nature-Psalm, calling on the angels to praise God ( Psalms 29:1-2 ), describing the manifestation of His power in the thunderstorm ( Psalms 29:3-9 ) and the flood ( Psalms 29:10 ), and endi...
Psalms 29:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Maketh the hinds to calve. — Literally, maketh the hinds writhe ( with pain ). (See margin. Comp. Job 39:1 , where the hind’s habit of hiding its young for safety is alluded to, a habit which th...
Psalms 29:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 29:1-11 THE core of this psalm is the magnificent description of the thunderstorm rolling over the whole length of the land. That picture is framed by two verses of introduction and two of...
Psalms 29:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Peace after Storm Psalms 29:1-11 This is a perfect specimen of Hebrew poetry, describing the march of a thunder-storm over Palestine from north to south. The prelude, Psalms 29:1-2 , is ad...
Psalms 29:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This is a wonderful picture of a storm, viewed from the standpoint of one who is supremely conscious of Jehovah. The great name occurs oftener in this psalm than in any other in this first book, bein...
Psalms 29:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

These are all so many various descriptions of the astonishing power of God. By the voice of God in the kingdom of nature, no doubt, is meant the operations of God in nature. The thunder and the light...
Psalms 29:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve ,.... Which being timorous creatures, the bringing forth of their young, which is naturally very painful and difficult, is lessened and facilitated by...
Psalms 29:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of [his] glory. Ver. 9. The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve ] Which...
Psalms 29:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Maketh the hinds to calve Through the terror which it causeth, which hastens parturition in these and some other creatures. But he names hinds , because they usually bring forth their young with d...
Psalms 29:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Glory of the Lord. A psalm of David. 1 Give unto the L ORD , O ye mighty, give unto the L ORD glory and strengt...
Psalms 29:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Maketh the hinds to calve, through the terror which it causeth, which hastens the birth in these and other places: see 1 Samuel 4:19 . He nameth the hinds, because they bring forth their young...
Psalms 29:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

A Vivid Description Of The Mighty And Unforgettable Storm ( Psalms 29:3-9 ). The Psalmist now vividly describes the power and awesomeness of the storm, and ends up with visualising true believers...
Psalms 29:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

[1] Note.—Thunder is extremely rare in Palestine during summer. Hence the miracle wrought by Samuel at the time of wheat-harvest must have made the greater impression on the people ( 1 Samuel 12:17-1...
Psalms 29:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 29:3 . The voice of the Lord, as heard in a tremendous storm of thunder and hail. The clouds at such a time assume peculiar forms, being charged with the electric fluid, which is diffused t...
Psalms 29:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

Give unto the Lord glory and strength. The glory of God’s government in the natural world This psalm has been explained, but without sufficient reason, as telling of the power and progress of t...
Psalms 29:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS is a psalm of praise to God, and at the same time one intended to comfort and cheer his people. It consists of three parts: (1) An introduction ( Psalms 29:1 , Psalms 29:2...
Psalms 29:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Almighty Power of God's Voice in His Word. A psalm of David, the writing of which may have been occasioned by a terrible thunderstorm, but the description of which goes beyond the natural plan...
Psalms 29:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ezekiel 20:46-48 ; Isaiah 10:18 ; Isaiah 10:19 ; Isaiah 9:18 ; Job 39:1-3 ; Psalms 134:1 ; Psalms 134:2 ; Psalms 135:1 ; Psalms 135:2 ; Psalms 46:2-5 ; Psalms 48:9 ; Psalms 63:2
Psalms 29:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

To calve — Through the terror it causes, which hastens the birth. He names the hinds, because they bring forth their young with difficulty, Job 39:1-2 . Discovereth — Heb. maketh bare, of its tree...

Psalms 29:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 29:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 29:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 29:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 29:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 29:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 29:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 29:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 29:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 29:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 29:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 29:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 29:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 29:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 29:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 29:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes