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A Picture of Chaos
Commentators explain that the 'floods' represent the most powerful and chaotic forces imaginable, whether literal raging seas or figurative overwhelming calamities. The psalmist uses vivid repetition—'lifted up... lifted up... lift up'—to paint a picture of relentless, roaring power that seems capable of sweeping everything away.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 93:3
18th Century
Theologian
The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice - The word here translated “floods” means properly rivers,…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 93:3
19th Century
Bishop
Waves. Better, for the parallelism, roaring: but literally, breaking of the waves on the shore.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 93:3
16th Century
Theologian
The floods have lifted up, O Jehovah! Various meanings have been attached to this verse. Some think there is an allusion to the violent as…
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John Gill
On Psalms 93:3
17th Century
Pastor
The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up
their voice
The Targum add…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 93:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The Lord might have displayed only his justice, holiness, and awe-inspiring power in his dealings with fallen humanity; but he has been pleased to …