# Psalm 29 š: The Voice of the Lord
[[š Explore the Bible Books]]
[[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 28]] | [[Psalm 30]]
> [!info] Table of Contents
> [[#š Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#š Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#š§ Chapter Summary]]
> [[#āļø Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#š Key Principles / š Life Application]]
> [[#š¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#āļø Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#š Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#š Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#š Internal Notes]]
## š Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
## A psalm of David.
[[#Verse 01.]]Ā Acknowledge theĀ Lord, you heavenly beings,
acknowledge theĀ Lordās majesty and power.
[[#Verse 02.]]Ā Acknowledge the majesty of theĀ Lordās reputation.
Worship theĀ LordĀ in holy attire.
[[#Verse 03.]]Ā TheĀ Lordās shout is heard over the water;
the majestic God thunders,
theĀ LordĀ appears over the surging water.
[[#Verse 04.]]Ā TheĀ Lordās shout is powerful,
theĀ Lordās shout is majestic.
[[#Verse 05.]]Ā TheĀ Lordās shout breaksĀ the cedars,
theĀ LordĀ shattersĀ the cedars of Lebanon.
[[#Verse 06.]]Ā He makes them skip like a calf,
Lebanon and SirionĀ like a young ox.
[[#Verse 07.]]Ā TheĀ Lordās shout strikesĀ with flaming fire.
[[#Verse 08.]]Ā TheĀ Lordās shout shakesĀ the wilderness,
theĀ LordĀ shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
[[#Verse 09.]]Ā TheĀ Lordās shout bendsĀ the large trees
and stripsĀ the leaves from the forests.
Everyone in his temple says, āMajestic!ā
[[#Verse 10.]]Ā TheĀ LordĀ sits enthroned over the engulfing waters,
theĀ LordĀ sits enthronedĀ as the eternal king.
[[#Verse 11.]]Ā TheĀ LordĀ givesĀ his people strength;
theĀ LordĀ grants his people security.
## š Verse-by-Verse Commentary
###### Overall.
###### Verse 01.
###### Verse 02.
###### Verse 03.
###### Verse 04.
###### Verse 05.
###### Verse 06.
###### Verse 07.
###### Verse 08.
###### Verse 09.
###### Verse 10.
###### Verse 11.
## š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. The phrase "the voice of the Lord" appears seven times, like seven claps of thunder.
2. The covenant name LORD (*Yahweh*) appears eighteen times in only eleven verses.
3. Many scholars note that Psalm 29 uses storm imagery similar to Canaanite hymns about Baal, and boldly claims that power for the Lord alone.
4. The storm sweeps from the waters of the Mediterranean, over Lebanon in the north, down to the wilderness of Kadesh in the south.
5. Sirion (29:6) is the Sidonian name for Mount Hermon (Deuteronomy 3:9).
6. The cedars of Lebanon were the strongest and most prized trees of the region and were used to build the temple (1 Kings 5:6).
7. The Hebrew word for "flood" in 29:10 (*mabbul*) is used elsewhere only for Noah's flood (Genesis 6-11).
8. "Ascribe" or "Give" is repeated three times in the opening verses (29:1-2).
9. The "heavenly beings" (29:1) are literally "sons of gods," likely angels in God's heavenly court.
10. Kadesh (29:8) is the wilderness area where Israel camped before entering Canaan (Numbers 13:26).
## š§ Chapter Summary
> [!note] š± Still growing. This section is on its way.
## āļø Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the Word whose voice commands wind and waves (Mark 4:39-41). The Lord who sits enthroned over the flood (29:10) gives strength and peace to His people, the peace Jesus gives (John 14:27).
## š Key Principles / š Life Application
> [!note] š± Still growing. This section is on its way.
## š¬ Discussion Questions
1. The psalm calls heavenly beings to give the Lord glory and strength (29:1-2). What does it mean to ascribe glory to God in worship?
2. The voice of the Lord shakes forests and wilderness (29:5-9). Where have you sensed God's power in creation, and how did it affect you?
3. The psalm ends with the Lord giving strength and peace (29:11). How can the same God who thunders also be the source of peace?
## āļø Key Verses to Remember
- š verse 2: Give the Lord the glory He deserves and worship Him in holy attire.
- š verse 10: The Lord sits enthroned over the flood as eternal King.
- š verse 11: The Lord gives His people strength and blesses them with peace.
## š Related Passages/Cross Reference
- š [[Mark 04#Verse 39.|Mark 4:39-41]] - Even the wind and sea obey Jesus.
- š [[John 14#Verse 27.|John 14:27]] - Jesus gives His peace.
- š [[Psalm 96#Verse 07.|Psalm 96:7-9]] - Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
- š [[Revelation 04#Verse 11.|Revelation 4:11]] - You are worthy to receive glory and honor.
- š [[Job 37#Verse 02.|Job 37:2-5]] - God thunders with His majestic voice.
## š Devotional Reflection
š SOAP: [[Psalm 29- SOAP|Strength Comes from the Lord]]
## š Internal Notes