He sendeth forth his commandment [upon] earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
Ver. 15. He sendeth forth his commandment, &c.] He speaketh the word, and it is done immediately; he can make a nation to conceive and bring forth all at once, Isaiah 66:7,8. Ahasuerus had his posts to carry abroad his edict; God needeth none such; all creatures are at his beck and check.