Psalms 29:4
Psalms 29:4 in Multiple Translations
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
The voice of Jehovah is powerful; The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty.
The voice of the Lord is full of power; the voice of the Lord has a noble sound.
The Lord's voice is powerful; the Lord's voice is majestic;
The voyce of the Lord is mightie: the voyce of the Lord is glorious.
The voice of Jehovah [is] with power, The voice of Jehovah [is] with majesty,
The LORD’s voice is powerful. The LORD’s voice is full of majesty.
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
Thou hast brought forth, O Lord, my soul from hell: thou hast saved me from them that go down into the pit.
His voice is powerful and majestic.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 29:4
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Psalms 29:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קוֹל
יְהוָ֥ה
בַּ/כֹּ֑חַ
ק֥וֹל
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
בֶּ/הָדָֽר
קוֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בַּ/כֹּ֑חַ
kôach
H3581
reptile
Prep | N-ms
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בֶּ/הָדָֽר
hâdâr
H1926
glory
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 29:4
קוֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בַּ/כֹּ֑חַ
kôach
H3581
"reptile"
Prep | N-ms
Koach means strength or power, referring to human, angelic, or God's might. It can also describe the strength of animals or the produce of soil.
Definition: 1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean 1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown
Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth. See also: Genesis 4:12; Job 36:5; Psalms 22:16.
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בֶּ/הָדָֽר
hâdâr
H1926
"glory"
Prep | N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means glory, beauty, or majesty, and is used to describe God's splendor and excellence. It appears in descriptions of God's power and glory in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) ornament, splendour, honour 1a) ornament 1b) splendour, majesty 1c) honour, glory
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. See also: Leviticus 23:40; Psalms 145:5; Psalms 8:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 29:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 29:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 29:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 29:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 29:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 29:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 29:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 29:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 29:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 29:4
- Sermons on Psalms 29:4
Context — Ascribe Glory to the LORD
2Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.
3The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters.
4The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.
5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon. 6He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 10:5 | The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks. |
| 2 | Psalms 33:9 | For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 51:15–16 | The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; 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. |
| 4 | Psalms 68:33 | to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds. |
| 5 | Luke 4:36 | All the people were overcome with amazement and asked one another, “What is this message? With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” |
| 6 | Isaiah 66:6 | Hear the uproar from the city; listen to the voice from the temple! It is the voice of the LORD, repaying His enemies what they deserve! |
| 7 | Luke 8:25 | “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!” |
| 8 | Job 40:9–12 | Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His? Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory. Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low. Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand. |
| 9 | Job 26:11–14 | The foundations of heaven quake, astounded at His rebuke. By His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab. By His breath the skies were cleared; His hand pierced the fleeing serpent. Indeed, these are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the whisper we hear of Him! Who then can understand the thunder of His power?” |
Psalms 29:4 Summary
The voice of the LORD is powerful and majestic, meaning that God's words have the ability to accomplish great things and inspire awe and wonder. This reminds us of God's greatness and holiness, and should inspire us to worship Him in the splendor of His holiness, as written in Psalm 29:2. Just like God spoke and created the world in Genesis 1:3, His voice still has the power to create and transform us today. By listening to His voice and following His words, we can experience the power and majesty of God in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the voice of the LORD is powerful?
The voice of the LORD being powerful means that God's words have the ability to accomplish great things, as seen in Genesis 1:3 where God spoke and created light, and in Psalm 33:9 where it is written that He spoke and it was done.
How can we experience the majesty of God's voice in our lives?
We can experience the majesty of God's voice through reading and meditating on His word, as in Psalm 119:97-100, and by listening to His still small voice, as in 1 Kings 19:11-13.
Is the voice of the LORD only powerful in a physical sense?
No, the voice of the LORD is not only powerful in a physical sense, but also in a spiritual sense, as seen in Hebrews 4:12 where it is written that the word of God is living and active, and in Romans 10:17 where faith comes from hearing the message of God.
How does the voice of the LORD being majestic relate to our worship?
The voice of the LORD being majestic reminds us of His greatness and holiness, and should inspire us to worship Him in the splendor of His holiness, as written in Psalm 29:2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced the power of God's voice in my life, and how can I be more attentive to His voice?
- How does the majesty of God's voice challenge my understanding of who God is and how He works in the world?
- In what ways can I use my own voice to reflect the power and majesty of God's voice, and to bring glory to Him?
- What are some things that I can do to quiet my heart and mind, and to listen more attentively to the voice of the LORD?
- How can I apply the truth of God's powerful and majestic voice to a difficult situation that I am currently facing?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 29:4
The voice of the Lord [is] powerful,.... Or "with power" (a); as thunder, in the effect of it, shows; and so is the Gospel, when it comes, not in word only, but is attended with the power of God to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 29:4
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 29:4
Is an evident proof of God’ s glorious majesty.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 29:4
Psalms 29:4 The voice of the LORD [is] powerful; the voice of the LORD [is] full of majesty.Ver. 4. The voice of the Lord is powerful] So that it shaketh heaven and earth, Hebrews 12:26. Cogitent ergo principes quantum infra Deum subsidant, &c. (Validum est et vehemens tonitru. Vat. Beza). Let those that think themselves some great business consider God’ s infinite power, putting forth itself in thunders and tempests, and they will soon be crest fallen. The voice of the Lord is full of majesty] Heb. in majesty; it is magnificent and immutable, though some fools have attempted to imitate it (as a certain king of Egypt, and Caligula, the emperor), by certain engines and devices.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 29:4
(4) Powerful; full of majesty.—Better literally, as in LXX. and Vulg., in might, in majesty.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 29:4
Verse 4. Is powerful] There is no agent in universal nature so powerful as the electric fluid. It destroys life, tears castles and towers to pieces, rends the strongest oaks, and cleaves the most solid rocks: universal animate nature is awed and terrified by it. To several of these effects the psalmist here refers; and for the illustration of the whole I must refer to the above notes on Job. Full of majesty.] No sound in nature is so tremendous and majestic as that of thunder; it is the most fit to represent the voice of God.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 29:4
4. is powerful … is full of majesty] Lit. is with power … is with majesty.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 29:4
The voice of the Lord is powerful - Margin, as in Hebrew: “in power.” That is, is mighty; or, has strength.
Sermons on Psalms 29:4
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Marks of a Spirit Filled Church - Part 2 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a positive influence in the neighborhood. He believes that by living a godly life and having spirit-filled churches, |
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The Singular Origin of a Christian Man by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses the concept of man as God's workmanship, both in the initial creation and in the process of being created anew. The speaker emphasizes the marvels o |
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Seeking His Preeminence - Part 2 by Lehman Strauss | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to the word of God. He shares a personal anecdote about his hearing checkup and how it reminded him of the signi |
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Pilgrims Problems No. 11 Evolution by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher expresses gratitude for Jesus coming to earth and dying for humanity's sins. He also expresses anticipation for Jesus' second coming and the redemption |
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Deep Calleth Unto Deep by John Follette | John Wright Follette preaches about the deep calling unto deep, exploring the profound depths of the human heart's need for God and the corresponding supply found in the great hear |
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How Faith Receives Christ. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the simplicity and power of faith in receiving Christ, illustrating this through the testimony of the Apostle John. He recounts how John, along with Peter a |
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The Promised Land by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that Psalms 46 symbolizes the New Testament 'promised land,' representing the divine rest that God offers to His people. He highlights the importance of |