And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
And the channels of the sea, appeared. х 'apiqeey (H650) denotes the channels of a brook or river; here the bottom of the sea.] This verse gives a general description of earthly disorder, without reference to any particular evil.
At the rebuking of the Lord, х bªga`arat (H1606)]. This word is used specially of the rebuke of God upon his enemies, which occasioned their destruction at the Red Sea (Psalms 76:6; Psalms 104:7; Isaiah 50:2), or in any circumstances (Psalms 80:17).
At the blast of the breath of his nostrils - i:e., a violent tempestuous wind, the evidence and effect of His anger (Job 4:9; Psalms 18:16; Isaiah 30:33).