Psalm Chapter 29 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
2 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
5 The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
7 The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.
8 The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
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.
10 The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.
11 The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
Biblical Scholar On This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 29 |
|---|---|---|
| John Lightfoot (Jesus College, Cambridge, 1602–1675) | Commentarius Hebraicus in Psalmos | Lightfoot emphasizes the majestic power of God revealed in natural phenomena, likening storms and waters to His authoritative voice. |
| Matthew Poole (University of Oxford, 1624–1679) | Synopsis Criticorum | Poole sees the Psalm as a hymn exalting God’s sovereignty, celebrating His dominion over creation and kings alike. |
| Richard Baxter (University of Cambridge, 1615–1691) | Paraphrase and Notes on the Psalms | Baxter highlights the awe inspired by God’s voice, which conveys both power and sanctifying influence. |
| Thomas Manton (Christ’s College, Cambridge, 1620–1677) | Exposition of the Psalms | Manton stresses that the Psalm encourages worshippers to recognize God’s authority in all natural events. |
| Matthew Henry (Christ Church, Oxford, 1662–1714) | Exposition of the Old and New Testament | Henry reads the Psalm as a call to revere God’s glory, especially through His works in creation and provision. |
Prayer: You are awesome O Righteous Father, and God over all other gods. There is no one like you and none beside You. Father, hallowed is your Name. May your will be done in the earth as it is in heaven. Lord Jesus, You Said that your sheep hear your voice, You know them and they follow You. Help me to hear your voice more clearly and give me the grace to walk closely with You, obeying your commands and instructions in my everyday life. Thank you for dying on the cross for me to save me from my sins. I will now live for You, King of glory, by Your grace, in Jesus' Name.
