Psalms 29:1

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Key Reflection

When the Psalmist begins, "Ascribe to the LORD, you sons of the mighty," he is addressing a specific audience: those who are powerful and influential, likely referring to key figures in society such as rulers, nobles, or leaders. The original listeners would have understood this verse as an urgent call for them to acknowledge and honor God’s power and might, recognizing that even they, as mighty ones, must submit to divine authority. This opening sets the tone for a broader psalm celebrating God's sovereignty over nature and creation, urging all who hold significant positions to recognize His supremacy.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Give unto the Lord -Ascribe unto Yahweh; or, recognize Him as entitled to what is here ascribed to Him. The word cannot be understood, as it is commonly with us, to denote the imparting to another, or granting to another what he does not now possess - for God is always in possession of what is here ascribed to Him. O ye mighty -Margin, as in Hebrew, “ye sons of the mighty.” The Hebrew word used here -אלים'Êliym- is the plural form of one of the names of God -אל'Êl. The word means properly “strong, mighty, a mighty one, a hero;” then, “strength, might, power;” and then it is applied to God as “the Mighty One,” the Almighty.

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