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In his hand are the deep places of the earth. The heights of the mountains are also his.
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God's Total Sovereignty
Commentators explain that this verse declares God's absolute sovereignty. His hand holds not only the visible heights of the mountains but also the "deep places"—the hidden, mysterious, and inaccessible parts of the earth, like mines or ocean trenches. This imagery emphasizes that no part of creation is outside of God's complete ownership and control.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In his hand — In his power, or under his control as his own. That is, he so possesses all things that they can be claimed by no oth…
19th Century
Anglican
Deep places. —From a root meaning “to search,” perhaps by digging. Thus, either “mines” or “mineral wealth.”
Streng…
Baptist
In his hand are the deep place of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.
Low and high, mysterious, sublime, the dominion …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In his hand are the deep places of the earth The "penetrals" F3 of it; not only what are penetrated by me…
Whenever we come into God's presence, we must come with thanksgiving. The Lord is to be praised; we do not lack subject matter for praise, and it w…
