Psalms 29

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1 Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11). and strength. Parallel theme: Isaiah 60:12

2 Give unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. References Lord: Psalms 27:4, 90:17, 97:9. Holy: Psalms 110:3, 2 Chronicles 20:21. Parallel theme: Psalms 96:6

3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters. References Lord: Exodus 9:28, 9:33, 1 Samuel 7:10. References God: Revelation 4:5, 11:19, 19:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 104:3, Exodus 19:16, Revelation 8:5, 16:18 +5

4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. References Lord: Isaiah 66:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 33:9, 68:33, Ezekiel 10:5, Luke 4:36

5 The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon. Parallel theme: Isaiah 2:13

6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. Parallel theme: Numbers 23:22, Deuteronomy 3:9

7 The voice of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. divideth the flames of fire. References Lord: Exodus 9:23, Leviticus 10:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 77:18, Job 37:3, 38:35

8 The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. Parallel theme: Numbers 13:26

9 The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11).. References Lord: Psalms 26:8. Temple: Psalms 48:9

10 The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever. Kingdom: Psalms 10:16, 1 Timothy 1:17. Parallel theme: Genesis 6:17, Mark 4:41

11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. References Lord: Isaiah 40:31, Zechariah 10:12. Peace: Psalms 37:11, John 16:33, Romans 14:17, 1 Corinthians 1:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:16. Blessing: Psalms 68:35. Parallel theme: Isaiah 40:29, 41:10 +5