Psalms 107:25
Psalms 107:25 in Multiple Translations
For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea.
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, Which lifteth up the waves thereof.
For at his word comes up the storm-wind, lifting high the waves.
He only had to speak to cause a stormy wind that stirred up towering waves,
For he commaundeth and raiseth the stormie winde, and it lifteth vp the waues thereof.
And He saith, and appointeth a tempest, And it lifteth up its billows,
For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up its waves.
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up its waves.
He commanded the winds, and they became strong and ◄stirred up high waves/caused waves to rise high►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:25
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Psalms 107:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר
וַֽ֭/יַּעֲמֵד
ר֣וּחַ
סְעָרָ֑ה
וַ/תְּרוֹמֵ֥ם
גַּלָּֽי/ו
וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַֽ֭/יַּעֲמֵד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
ר֣וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs
סְעָרָ֑ה
çaʻar
H5591
tempest
N-fs
וַ/תְּרוֹמֵ֥ם
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
Conj | V-o-ConsecImperf-3fs
גַּלָּֽי/ו
gal
H1530
heap
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:25
וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
וַֽ֭/יַּעֲמֵד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
ר֣וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
סְעָרָ֑ה
çaʻar
H5591
"tempest"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a strong storm or hurricane, like a whirlwind. It appears in the Bible to describe powerful natural events. The KJV translates it as storm or tempest.
Definition: tempest Another spelling of se.a.rah (סְעָרָה "tempest" H5591B)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: storm(-y), tempest, whirlwind. See also: 2 Kings 2:1; Isaiah 41:16; Psalms 55:9.
וַ/תְּרוֹמֵ֥ם
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
Conj | V-o-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
גַּלָּֽי/ו
gal
H1530
"heap"
N-mp | Suff
A gal is a heap of stones, a spring of water, or a wave, used in various contexts like ratifying a covenant or describing God's chastisement.
Definition: : heap/pile 1) heap, spring, wave, billow 1a) heap (of stones) 1a1) over dead body 1a2) alone 1a3) used in ratifying a covenant 1b) waves (fig. of chastisement of Jehovah) 1c) spring Also means: gal (גַּל ": wave" H1530H)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: billow, heap, spring, wave. See also: Genesis 31:46; Psalms 107:29; Psalms 42:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:25
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- Context
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- Psalms 107:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:25
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:25
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:25
- Sermons on Psalms 107:25
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
23Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters.
24They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep.
25For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea.
26They mounted up to the heavens, then sunk to the depths; their courage melted in their anguish. 27They reeled and staggered like drunkards, and all their skill was useless.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jonah 1:4 | Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart. |
| 2 | Matthew 8:24 | Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping. |
| 3 | Psalms 148:8 | lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word, |
| 4 | Psalms 93:3 | The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. |
| 5 | Psalms 105:34 | He spoke, and the locusts came— young locusts without number. |
| 6 | John 6:18 | A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. |
| 7 | Psalms 135:7 | He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. |
| 8 | Psalms 105:31 | He spoke, and insects swarmed— gnats throughout their country. |
Psalms 107:25 Summary
This verse tells us that God has the power to control the weather and the sea. When it says 'He spoke and raised a tempest', it means God gave a command and a big storm came. This shows us that God is all-powerful and in charge of everything, just like we see in Jeremiah 32:17, where God says He can do anything. We can trust God to be with us and help us, even when things seem scary or out of control, because as Psalms 121:3 says, He will not let our foot slip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'speak' and raise a tempest?
This phrase indicates God's powerful and authoritative voice, as seen in Psalms 29:3-5, where His voice is compared to thunder, demonstrating His control over nature.
Is this verse talking about a specific event in the Bible?
While this verse does not reference a specific event, it is reminiscent of accounts like Jonah 1:4-16, where God sends a storm to get Jonah's attention, showing God's ability to use nature to accomplish His purposes.
What can we learn about God's power from this verse?
This verse teaches us about God's absolute power over creation, as also seen in Job 38:1-11, where God questions Job about His control over the natural world, highlighting God's sovereignty and might.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us that God is actively involved in our lives, sometimes allowing storms or difficulties to prompt us to seek Him, as seen in Psalms 50:15, where God calls us to call upon Him in times of trouble.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'storms' in my life that I can trust God to control and use for my good?
- How do I respond when God 'speaks' to me through difficult circumstances, and what can I learn from those times?
- In what ways can I, like the sailors in this passage, recognize God's 'wonders in the deep' and respond with reverence and humility?
- What does it mean for me to 'trust in the Lord' during life's tempests, and how can I grow in that trust?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:25
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind,.... Winds are not raised by men, nor by devils, nor by angels, but by the Lord himself; who has created them, holds them in his fist, brings them out
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:25
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof. For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind - He speaks the word, and instantly the stormy wind arises (Psalms 105:31).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:25
The winds and storms come not by chance, but by the disposition of Divine Providence.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:25
Psalms 107:25 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.Ver. 25. For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, &c.] Of this Seneca, though a heathen, could say, Inter caetera providentiae divinae opera hoc quoque dignum est admiratione, &c., Among other works of the Divine providence this is admirable, that the winds lie upon the sea for the furtherance of navigation, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:25
(25) He commandeth.—Literally, He speaks. The Almighty fiat, as in Genesis 1.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:25
Verse 25. For he commandeth] And what less than the command of God can raise up such winds as seem to heave old Ocean from his bed?
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:25
25. For he commandeth &c.] For he spake, and raised &c. Cp. Psalms 105:31; Psalms 105:34; Genesis 1:3 &c. The P.B.V., For at his word the stormy wind ariseth follows the LXX (Vulg.) and Jer. in presuming a different vocalisation of the Heb. consonants, which may possibly be right.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:25
For he commandeth - Hebrew, “he says;” that is, He speaks the word, and it is done. The mere expression of his will raises up the storm, and throws the sea into commotion.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:25
25. He commandeth—No allusion to second causes, laws, or forces of nature, but all phenomena are referred directly to God, who saves by sea as well as by land. Psalms 65:5.
Sermons on Psalms 107:25
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God's Wind by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about how God's contrary winds and sufferings in life can actually lift us to higher levels and bring us closer to God's heavens, just like birds facing |
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Baptism and the Gospel by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker begins by emphasizing the importance of remembering what God has done for us. He then introduces the topic of the gospel and its significance. The speak |
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Jonah by Brother Yun | This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's calling in our lives, using the story of Jonah as an example of disobedience and the consequences that follow. It highli |
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(Jonah) No Place to Hide by John Vissers | John Vissers preaches on the story of Jonah, emphasizing that one cannot escape God's presence or purpose, as Jonah attempts to flee from God's command to preach to Nineveh. The se |
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Not All Storms Are Bad by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe preaches on the powerful imagery in Psalms 18:7-15, illustrating how God works when He comes to the aid of His children. These verses depict God as the Creator and D |
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Determining the Cause of Pain by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer explores the distinction between suffering that comes from the cross and suffering that comes from the rod, emphasizing that pain can arise from both obedience and disob |
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That Comforts and Joys Seem to Follow Awakenings and Convictions of Conscience, in a Certain Order, Is No Sign by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the process of salvation, emphasizing that before God delivers individuals from sin, they must first have a deep sense of the evil they are being sa |