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God's Awesome Creative Power
Commentators explain that this verse paints a vivid picture of God's immense physical power. The image of God being 'girded' is like a mighty man preparing for a great feat of strength. He handles the massive, unmovable mountains with ease, setting them firmly on their foundations as a clear and constant demonstration of His awesome might in creation.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 65:6
18th Century
Theologian
Which by His strength sets fast the mountains—Fixing them firm on their foundations. This is an exhibition of vast strength or power on God'…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 65:6
19th Century
Bishop
Girded. —We see the Divine Architect of the world, girded for his labors in the Oriental fashion (see Note,[Reference Psalms 18:32…
John Calvin
On Psalms 65:6
16th Century
Theologian
By his strength setting fast the mountains. For the sake of illustration, he uses as an example the power of God seen in the general fabri…
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John Gill
On Psalms 65:6
17th Century
Pastor
Which by his strength sets fast the mountains
In the first creation and formation of them, when they were settled on…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 65:6–13
17th Century
Minister
That Almighty strength which establishes the mountains upholds the believer. That word which stills the stormy ocean, and speaks it into a calm, ca…