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Tremble, you earth, at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the God of Jacob,
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The Power of His Presence
Commentators explain that this verse is the psalm's dramatic climax. The reason the sea, river, and mountains reacted so powerfully in the preceding verses is revealed here: it was the presence of the Lord. This teaches that God's active, majestic presence is the ultimate source of power over all creation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord ... - This is at the same time an explanation of the facts referred to in the prev…
19th Century
Anglican
Tremble. —Literally, be in travail. This answer to his question is introduced with consummate art.
The mountains ma…
16th Century
Protestant
At the presence of the Lord — Having aroused people's senses with questions, he now provides an answer, which many understand to be a pers…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Tremble, you earth, at the presence of the Lord Or, "the earth has trembled at the presence of the Lord"; so the Syr…
Let us acknowledge God's power and goodness in what he did for Israel, applying it to that much greater work of wonder, our redemption by Christ; a…
