Psalms 33:7
Psalms 33:7 in Multiple Translations
He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses.
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap: He layeth up the deeps in store-houses.
He makes the waters of the sea come together in a mass; he keeps the deep seas in store-houses.
He gathers the waters of the sea together, he keeps the ocean depths in store.
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as vpon an heape, and layeth vp the depths in his treasures.
Gathering as a heap the waters of the sea, Putting in treasuries the depths.
He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap. He lays up the deeps in storehouses.
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap: he layeth up the depth in store-houses.
This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him: and saved him out of all his troubles.
He gathered all the water into one huge mass like someone scoops liquid into a container.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 33:7
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Psalms 33:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כֹּנֵ֣ס
כַּ֭/נֵּד
מֵ֣י
הַ/יָּ֑ם
נֹתֵ֖ן
בְּ/אֹצָר֣וֹת
תְּהוֹמֽוֹת
כֹּנֵ֣ס
kânaç
H3664
to gather
V-Qal
כַּ֭/נֵּד
nêd
H5067
heap
Prep | N-ms
מֵ֣י
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
הַ/יָּ֑ם
yâm
H3220
West
Art | N-ms
נֹתֵ֖ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal
בְּ/אֹצָר֣וֹת
ʼôwtsâr
H214
treasure
Prep | N-mp
תְּהוֹמֽוֹת
tᵉhôwm
H8415
abyss
N-cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 33:7
כֹּנֵ֣ס
kânaç
H3664
"to gather"
V-Qal
This word means to gather or collect things, like bringing people together. It's used in the Bible to describe God gathering his people, like in a big harvest or festival, showing his love and care for them.
Definition: 1) to gather, collect, wrap 1a) (Qal) to gather 1b) (Piel) to gather 1c) (Hithpael) to gather together, wrap oneself up Aramaic equivalent: ka.nash (כְּנַשׁ "to gather" H3673)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), heap up, wrap self. See also: 1 Chronicles 22:2; Ecclesiastes 2:8; Psalms 33:7.
כַּ֭/נֵּד
nêd
H5067
"heap"
Prep | N-ms
A heap or mound, like a wave, as described in Job 39:10.
Definition: heap
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: heap. See also: Exodus 15:8; Psalms 33:7; Psalms 78:13.
מֵ֣י
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
הַ/יָּ֑ם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Art | N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
נֹתֵ֖ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
בְּ/אֹצָר֣וֹת
ʼôwtsâr
H214
"treasure"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for treasure refers to a storehouse or depository, like a treasure house or armory, as seen in 1 Kings 7:51.
Definition: 1) treasure, storehouse 1a) treasure (gold, silver, etc) 1b) store, supplies of food or drink 1c) treasure-house, treasury 1c1) treasure-house 1c2) storehouse, magazine 1c3) treasury 1c4) magazine of weapons (fig. of God's armoury) 1c5) storehouses (of God for rain, snow, hail, wind, sea)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: armory, cellar, garner, store(-house), treasure(-house) (-y). See also: Deuteronomy 28:12; Nehemiah 10:39; Psalms 33:7.
תְּהוֹמֽוֹת
tᵉhôwm
H8415
"abyss"
N-cp
Tehom refers to the deep waters of the ocean or sea, including the subterranean water supply. It can also describe the primeval ocean or the abyss.
Definition: 1) deep, depths, deep places, abyss, the deep, sea 1a) deep (of subterranean waters) 1b) deep, sea, abysses (of sea) 1c) primeval ocean, deep 1d) deep, depth (of river) 1e) abyss, the grave
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: deep (place), depth. See also: Genesis 1:2; Psalms 78:15; Psalms 33:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 33:7
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 33:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:7
- Sermons on Psalms 33:7
Context — Praise to the Creator
5The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.
6By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.
7He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses.
8Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. 9For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 15:8 | At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea. |
| 2 | Joshua 3:16 | the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea ) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. |
| 3 | Joshua 3:13 | When the feet of the priests who carry the ark of the LORD—the Lord of all the earth—touch down in the waters of the Jordan, its flowing waters will be cut off and will stand up in a heap.” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 5:22 | Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it. |
| 5 | Habakkuk 3:15 | You trampled the sea with Your horses, churning the great waters. |
| 6 | Job 38:8–11 | Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, and I declared: ‘You may come this far, but no farther; here your proud waves must stop’? |
| 7 | Proverbs 8:29 | when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth. |
| 8 | Psalms 104:6–9 | You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away— the mountains rose and the valleys sank to the place You assigned for them— You set a boundary they cannot cross, that they may never again cover the earth. |
| 9 | Genesis 1:9–10 | And God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered into one place, so that the dry land may appear.” And it was so. God called the dry land “earth,” and the gathering of waters He called “seas.” And God saw that it was good. |
| 10 | Job 26:10 | He has inscribed a horizon on the face of the waters at the boundary between light and darkness. |
Psalms 33:7 Summary
Psalms 33:7 tells us that God is in control of the oceans and the deep places of the earth, storing up the waters and setting boundaries for the seas (as seen in Job 38:8-11). This shows us that God is a powerful and wise Creator, who cares for and governs His creation. Just like He controls the oceans, He also cares for us and wants us to trust in His goodness and sovereignty (as seen in Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus teaches us not to worry about our needs, but to seek first God's kingdom and righteousness). By recognizing God's power and control, we can have peace and confidence in His love and care for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'piles up the waters of the sea' in Psalms 33:7?
This phrase is a poetic way of describing God's power and control over the oceans, as seen in Job 38:8-11, where He sets boundaries for the seas and controls their waves.
What are the 'storehouses' mentioned in this verse?
The 'storehouses' likely refer to the deep places in the earth where water is stored, such as underground reservoirs or the depths of the ocean, as described in Psalms 135:6, where God does whatever He pleases in heaven and on earth, including the seas and the depths.
How does this verse relate to God's creation of the world?
This verse highlights God's creative power and control over the natural world, as seen in Genesis 1:9-10, where He gathers the waters under the sky and separates the land from the sea.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse shows that God is a powerful and wise Creator, who is worthy of our reverence and worship, as stated in Psalms 95:6-7, where we are called to bow down and kneel before Him, recognizing His greatness and majesty.
Reflection Questions
- How does the idea of God controlling the oceans and storing up the depths challenge or comfort you in your daily life?
- What are some ways you can see God's power and wisdom at work in the natural world around you?
- How can you apply the truth of God's creative power and control to your own circumstances, trusting in His sovereignty and goodness?
- What does this verse reveal about God's relationship with His creation, and how can you reflect His character in your own relationships with others and the world around you?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:7
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap,.... Which was done on the third day of the creation, by means of which the dry land appeared, Genesis 1:9; when the waters of the sea were
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:7
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. He gathereth ... as an heap - a daily-recurring wonder.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:7
He gathereth; or, gathered; for he speaks of the first creation, when this was done, Genesis 1. As an heap; by which expression he brings to our minds this great work of God, that the sea, which is lighter and higher than earth, is yet confined within its bounds, that it might not overflow the earth. In storehouses; either in the clouds, or in the bowels of the earth; whence he can draw them forth when he sees fit.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:7
Psalms 33:7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.Ver. 7. He gathereth the waters of the sea together] Confining them to their concave, to the pit he digged for them. Ecce altera misericordia, saith Kimchi here, Behold another mercy; without the which the earth would be unhabitable, unless by fishes only; because the waters would cover the earth. As an heap] This showeth that the sea is higher than the earth. Sailors observe, that their ships move faster to the shore than from it, whereof what other reason can be given but the height of the waters above the land? He layeth up the depth in storehouses] In his treasuries; that is, he secretly hideth them, and limiteth them to a certain place (that they overwhelm not the earth) by his almighty power, Jeremiah 5:22 Job 38:16. See there.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:7
(7) As an heap.—The image explains itself (so we speak of waves “mountains high “) without reference to the passage either of the Red Sea or the Jordan. Still less is there a comparison to heaps of corn, some think, since storehouses in the next clause are not necessarily barns, but reservoirs. But the LXX., Vulg., and all ancient interpreters read nôd (“a skin”), instead of nêd (“a heap”), and make the reference to the rain, the clouds being considered as bottles. With this comp. Job 38:37.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:7
Verse 7. He gathereth the waters of the sea together] He separated the water from the earth and, while the latter was collected into continents, islands, mountains, hills, and valleys, the former was collected into one place, and called seas; and by his all-controlling power and providence the waters have been retained in their place, so that they have not returned to drown the earth: and he has so adapted the solar and lunar influence exerted on the waters, that the tides are only raised to certain heights, so that they cannot overflow the shores, nor become dissipated in the atmospheric regions. In this one economy there is a whole circle of science. The quantity of matter in the sun, moon, and in the earth, are all adjusted to each other in this astonishing provision: the course of the moon, and the diurnal and annual revolutions of the earth, are all concerned here; and so concerned, that it requires some of the nicest of the Newtonian calculations to ascertain the laws by which the whole is affected.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:7
7. The separation of land and water (Genesis 1:9-10). The present tense (gathereth … layeth up) expresses the continued action of maintenance as well as the original creation. The comparison as an heap probably refers to the appearance of the sea from the shore, and may have been derived from Exodus 15:8; cp. Joshua 3:13; Joshua 3:16; Psalms 78:13. But all the Ancient Versions render as in a bottle, reading nôd for nçd. To the infinite power of the Creator the bed of the sea is but as the water-skin which a man carries with him for a journey. See Isaiah 40:12; Isaiah 40:15. Cp. “the pitchers of heaven” (Job 38:37). the depth] Better as R.V., the deeps: the vast masses of water stored away in subterranean abysses (Genesis 7:11; Psalms 78:15). So we read of the storehouses of the wind (Psalms 135:7 = Jeremiah 10:13), of the snow and hail (Job 38:22).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:7
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap - The Hebrew word here rendered “gathereth” is a participle; “gathering.” The design is to represent this as a continuous act; an act not merely
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:7
7. Gathereth the waters—This verse is a rehearsal of Gen 1:9. Heap—The allusion is to Exodus 15:8. It is still a wonder that the ocean is confined to its bed.
Sermons on Psalms 33:7
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Guilt and Freedom by David Roper | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the book of Joshua and the thrilling days of Israel's conquest of the land. He emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience as crucial |
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In His Presence by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events of Joshua chapters 3 and 4, where the Israelites crossed the Jordan River. He compares this crossing to their previous crossing of |
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The Ark of the Covenant by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the significance of the Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle, highlighting how it represents Christ as the Ark of redemption, the embodiment of the Law, a |
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Go Forward by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the importance of walking by faith and taking God at His Word, using the example of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. He emphasizes the nee |
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Stand Still and Wait by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of standing still and waiting for God's direction, as illustrated in Isaiah 30:21. He explains that God's voice often comes through Script |
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A Little Touchy by Ed Wrather | Ed Wrather emphasizes the importance of displaying Christian love in all situations, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13, which describes love as patient, kind, not envious, not proud, |
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Babylon Is Falling by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the emergence of a new wave of Holy Ghost music in the church. He emphasizes the importance of worship and praise, particularly through the r |