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Above the voices of many waters, The mighty breakers of the sea, Yahweh on high is mighty.
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God's Power Over Creation
Commentators emphasize that this verse paints a vivid picture of God's absolute power over the most chaotic forces of nature. Albert Barnes notes that the original Hebrew powerfully conveys God's might over the 'mighty breakers of the sea.' This imagery serves to illustrate God's supreme majesty and His ability to control any force that seems overwhelming.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters - That is, he is more powerful than those waters; he is able to control …
19th Century
Anglican
Sea. —Whether this description of a raging sea is to be taken literally, or as emblematic of war and its horrors, is doubtful.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters , &c.] Christ is the most High; he is God over all, higher than th…
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