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God's Unmatched Power
Commentators explain that the image of God's voice shattering the mighty cedars of Lebanon—the strongest trees known to the Israelites—is a vivid display of His absolute power. This imagery is meant to inspire awe, showing that nothing in creation, no matter how strong or majestic, can withstand the authority of the Lord.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 29:5
18th Century
Theologian
Breaketh the cedars - The thunder prostrates the lofty trees of the forest. The psalmist speaks as things appeared, attributing, as was natu…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 29:5
19th Century
Bishop
The voice of the Lord breaketh. —Better more literally, The voice of Jehovah breaking the cedars, and Jehovah has shi…
John Calvin
On Psalms 29:5
16th Century
Theologian
The voice of Jehovah breaks the cedars. We see how the prophet, in order to subdue the stubbornness of men, shows, by every word, that God…
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John Gill
On Psalms 29:5
17th Century
Pastor
The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars
Such an effect thunder has upon the tallest, strongest, and largest trees,…
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…