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God's Unstoppable Power
The image of mountains melting like wax vividly illustrates God's absolute and overwhelming power. Commentators explain that this poetic language shows that nothing, not even the most solid and permanent things in creation, can withstand His presence. All opposition, no matter how resolute, is ultimately futile before Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 97:5
18th Century
Theologian
The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord - They seemed to flow down as if they were like melted wax: that is, they cou…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 97:5
19th Century
Bishop
The hills melted. — Compare Psalm 68:8. Note Micah 1:4.
The Lord of the whole earth. — A…
John Gill
On Psalms 97:5
17th Century
Pastor
The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord
Kimchi interprets the "hills" of the kings of the wicked; and …
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 97:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Though many have been made happy in Christ, still there is room. All have reason to rejoice in Christ's government.
There is a depth in his …