Psalms 107:25
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
Original Language Analysis
וַֽ֭יַּעֲמֵד
and raiseth
H5975
וַֽ֭יַּעֲמֵד
and raiseth
Strong's:
H5975
Word #:
2 of 6
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
ר֣וּחַ
wind
H7307
ר֣וּחַ
wind
Strong's:
H7307
Word #:
3 of 6
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
Cross References
Jonah 1:4But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.Matthew 8:24And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.Psalms 148:8Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:Psalms 93:3The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.Psalms 105:34He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number,Psalms 135:7He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.Psalms 105:31He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts.John 6:18And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
Historical Context
Throughout Scripture, God controls weather: flood (Genesis 6-7), plagues on Egypt, Red Sea parting, storm in Jonah 1, Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:39). God asks Job, 'Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?...Out of whose womb came the ice?' (Job 38:28-29). Weather reveals God's sovereignty and humanity's dependence. Climate isn't autonomous but subject to divine command.
Questions for Reflection
- What does God's control over weather teach about His sovereignty over all creation?
- How should God's command over storms affect our response to natural disasters?
- In what ways does Jesus' storm-calming demonstrate His divine nature?
Analysis & Commentary
This verse describes God's sovereignty over storms. 'For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind' shows God's active control over weather. 'Commandeth' (amar, אָמַר) means He speaks, and it happens. 'Raiseth' (amad, עָמַד) means to cause to stand or arise. 'Stormy wind' (ruach searah, רוּחַ סְעָרָה) is tempest or hurricane-force wind. 'Which lifteth up the waves thereof' describes waves rising to terrifying heights. God's word controls storms—He commands and they arise. This demonstrates absolute sovereignty over nature. What terrifies humans obeys God instantly. The same power that speaks storms into existence can speak them into calm.