Albert Barnes Commentary Psalms 135:7

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 135:7

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 135:7

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Who causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; Who maketh lightnings for the rain; Who bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries;" — Psalms 135:7 (ASV)

He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth — The word rendered "vapors" means literally "risings"—things raised up—and it may be applied, therefore, to vapors or clouds. The Septuagint, the Latin Vulgate, and Luther render it "clouds." It is among the proofs of divine wisdom and power that he causes them to ascend, contrary to the common law which drags all things down toward the earth. The arrangement by which this is done is among the most wise and wonderful of all the works of God. See Job 26:8, note; Job 38:25–28, notes.

He maketh lightnings for the rain — To accompany the rain. See the notes at Job 28:26.

He bringeth the wind out of his treasuries — Where he has, as it were, treasured it up, to be used when there should be occasion for it. See the notes at Job 38:22.