Click here to read PSALM 29 in poetic form.
Background
This Psalm praises God for His mighty strength, power, and glory as the Creator. Jesus Christ glorified his Father, and taught others to do the same (Matthew 5:16; John 12:28; 13:32; 16:14; 17:1,5).
Like modern songs, this Psalm has repetitive verses to help memorize the content. “Give unto the Lord” is repeated three times at the opening; “The voice of the Lord” opens seven verses (“the Lord” is shown in action three times within those verses). The last two scripture verses close with “the Lord” (the Messiah as King under God) four times as he sits, strengthens, and blesses.
Structure
(Verses 1,2) Messiah (the mighty) glorifies the Lord for His strength and holiness
(Verses 3-9) The Voice of the Lord does great things
(Verses 10,11) Messiah (the King) glorifies the Lord for His strength and peace
Key Scriptures
Verses 5,8—“the cedars of Lebanon.” “the wilderness of Kadesh.” To this day, these cedars are located in the Kadisha Valley of Bsharri Lebanon. For centuries, they grew across Mount Lebanon.
Verse 10—“sitteth upon the flood.” God’s hand still protects mankind from another flood destroying the earth (Genesis 9:11-17). God’s Son protects from “the floods of ungodly men” who try to make us afraid (Psalms 18:4).
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