Albert Barnes Commentary Psalms 107:25

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 107:25

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 107:25

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, Which lifteth up the waves thereof." — Psalms 107:25 (ASV)

For he commands - 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.

And raises the stormy wind - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Makes to stand.” The “stormy wind” is literally, the wind of the tempest.

Which lifts up its waves - The waves of the ocean. The wind seems to take them up, and lift them on high.