Psalms 93:4
The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
Original Language Analysis
רַבִּ֗ים
of many
H7227
רַבִּ֗ים
of many
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
3 of 9
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
אַדִּ֖יר
is mightier
H117
אַדִּ֖יר
is mightier
Strong's:
H117
Word #:
4 of 9
wide or (generally) large; figuratively, powerful
יָ֑ם
of the sea
H3220
יָ֑ם
of the sea
Strong's:
H3220
Word #:
6 of 9
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
אַדִּ֖יר
is mightier
H117
אַדִּ֖יר
is mightier
Strong's:
H117
Word #:
7 of 9
wide or (generally) large; figuratively, powerful
Cross References
Psalms 65:7Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.Psalms 89:9Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.Job 38:11And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?Jeremiah 5:22Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?
Historical Context
Israel's deliverance at the Red Sea provided a historical reference point for God's power over waters, transforming natural imagery into redemptive theology.
Questions for Reflection
- When you feel overwhelmed by powerful forces beyond your control, how does God's superior might encourage you?
- What 'mighty waves' in your life need to be brought under submission to God's authority?
Analysis & Commentary
The comparative 'mightier than' (adir—magnificent, powerful) establishes God's absolute supremacy over all natural and spiritual forces. The parallelism between 'noise of many waters' and 'mighty waves of the sea' encompasses both auditory and visual representations of overwhelming power—yet God is greater still. 'The LORD on high' emphasizes both His transcendent position and His authority. This verse demonstrates that no force in creation can threaten God's sovereign rule.