Psalms 89:10

"You rule the pride of the sea. When its waves rise up, you calm them."

Key Reflection

In the ancient world, the sea was a mysterious and often terrifying force that could bring both life-giving rain and devastating storms. This verse emphasizes God's sovereignty over these natural phenomena. The original audience would have understood this to mean that even the powerful and unpredictable waves of the sea are under God’s control, highlighting His power and faithfulness as the sovereign ruler of nature.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces -Margin, “Egypt.” See the notes atPsalms 87:4. The reference is to the exodus of the Hebrew people, when he destroyed the power of Egypt. As one that is slain -Slain on the field of battle; as a man pierced through with a sword or spear. Thou hast scattered thine enemies -At the time referred to, in Egypt; and at other times, when the enemies of God and of his people had been discomfited. With thy strong arm -Margin, as in Hebrew, the arm of thy strength. That is, by his power - the arm being the symbol of power. See the notes atPsalms 77:15.

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