Psalms 29:1-11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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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. Genesis 6:1 *, Job 1:6 *) who minister in the heavenly Temple.

Psalms 29:2 b. Follow mg. The LXX read, in his holy court.

Psalms 29:6. Sirion is another name for Hermon.

Psalms 29:7. MT makes no sense. Probably some word has fallen out and the meaning is that the thunder cleaves rocks or the like [with flames of fire].

Psalms 29:9 b. Read with a different punctuation, shaketh the terebinth trees.

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Psalms 29:1-11

1 Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty,a give unto the LORD glory and strength.

2 Give unto the LORD the gloryb due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon manyc waters.

4 The voice of the LORD is powerful;d the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

5 The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.

6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.

7 The voice of the LORD dividethe the flames of fire.

8 The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.

9 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.

10 The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.

11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.