Psalms 18:7

Authorized King James Version

Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַ֝יִּתְגָּֽעֲשׁ֗וּ
H1607
and were shaken
to agitate violently
#2
וַתִּרְעַ֨שׁ׀
H7493
and trembled
to undulate (as the earth, the sky, etc.; also a field of grain), particularly through fear; specifically, to spring (as a locust)
#3
הָאָ֗רֶץ
H776
Then the earth
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#4
וּמוֹסְדֵ֣י
H4146
the foundations
a foundation
#5
הָרִ֣ים
H2022
also of the hills
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#6
יִרְגָּ֑זוּ
H7264
moved
to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
#7
וַ֝יִּתְגָּֽעֲשׁ֗וּ
H1607
and were shaken
to agitate violently
#8
כִּי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#9
חָ֥רָה
H2734
because he was wroth
to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
#10
לֽוֹ׃
H0

Analysis

The worship and praise theme here intersects with the broader canonical witness to God's character and purposes. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of ancient Near Eastern poetry and hymnic literature for worship shapes this text's meaning. Israel's liturgical traditions developed through centuries of temple worship and personal devotion Understanding a worldview centered on covenant relationship between God and His people helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection