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God's Majesty in Nature
Commentators agree that the 'voice of the Lord' primarily refers to a thunderstorm. Its power is seen in its physical force, and its majesty is felt in its grand, awe-inspiring sound. The psalm uses this natural phenomenon to encourage us to have 'great, high, and honorable thoughts of God' and His dominion over creation.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 29:4
18th Century
Theologian
The voice of the Lord is powerful - Margin, as in Hebrew: “in power.” That is, is mighty; or, has strength. Allusion may be made to…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 29:4
19th Century
Bishop
Powerful; full of majesty. —Better literally, as in Septuagint and Vulgate, in might, in majesty.
John Gill
On Psalms 29:4
17th Century
Pastor
The voice of the Lord [is] powerful
Or "with power" F1 ; as thunder, in the effect of it, shows; and so i…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 29:1–11
17th Century
Minister
The mighty and honorable of the earth are especially bound to honor and worship him; but, alas, few attempt to worship him in the beauty of holines…