Psalms Chapter 29 · Verse 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 glory.
Original Language Analysis
יְהוָ֨ה׀
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֨ה׀
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 10
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
יְחוֹלֵ֣ל
to calve
H2342
יְחוֹלֵ֣ל
to calve
Strong's:
H2342
Word #:
3 of 10
properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e., (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; fi
וַֽיֶּחֱשֹׂ֪ף
and discovereth
H2834
וַֽיֶּחֱשֹׂ֪ף
and discovereth
Strong's:
H2834
Word #:
5 of 10
to strip off, i.e., generally to make naked (for exertion or in disgrace), to drain away or bail up (a liquid)
יְעָ֫ר֥וֹת
the forests
H3295
יְעָ֫ר֥וֹת
the forests
Strong's:
H3295
Word #:
6 of 10
a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)
וּבְהֵיכָל֑וֹ
and in his temple
H1964
וּבְהֵיכָל֑וֹ
and in his temple
Strong's:
H1964
Word #:
7 of 10
a large public building, such as a palace or temple
כֻּ֝לּ֗וֹ
H3605
כֻּ֝לּ֗וֹ
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
8 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Historical Context
Hinds (female deer) represented vulnerable beauty. God's sovereignty extends to their reproduction—He numbers every birth (Ps. 147:9). Stripping forests bare revealed hidden things. All creation testifies to God's glory, prompting worship.
Questions for Reflection
- How does observing God's providence in nature lead you to worship?
- What does 'every one speaks of His glory' teach about worship's universality?
Analysis & Commentary
The description 'The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory' connects divine power over nature to worship. God's voice affects birth ('hinds calve') and revelation ('discovers forests'). The result: universal doxology in God's temple. Reformed theology sees providence producing praise—recognizing God's hand in all events leads to worship. Nature's response to God's voice models human response: awe and adoration.