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He sends out his word, and melts them. He causes his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
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God's Active Command
Commentators emphasize that the changing seasons are a direct result of God's command. His "word" and "wind" are not just poetic terms for natural laws; they are active agents of His will. As Charles Spurgeon notes, what human tools like saws and axes cannot do to frozen rivers, the very breath of God accomplishes instantly, demonstrating His effortless sovereignty.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He sends out his word— He commands: or, he speaks.
And melts them— Melts the snow and the ice. Compare the notes at Job 37:10-…
19th Century
Baptist
He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? He sendeth out his word, and melteth them:
It is just as easy…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He sends out his word, and melts them The snow, the hoar frost, and ice: this he does by a word of his, who can free…
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