Psalms 104:26

“There go the ships - There the vessels move along - objects that would, of course, attract the attention of one looking at the sea, and admiring its wonders. The psalmist is describing the active scenes on the surface of the globe, and, of course, on looking at the ocean, these would be among the objects that would particularly attract his attention. There is that leviathan - The Septuagint and the Vulgate render this, dragon. On the meaning of the word “leviathan,” see the notes at Job 41:1. Whom thou hast made - Margin, as in Hebrew, “formed.” The idea of creation is implied in the word. To play therein - As his native element. To move about therein; to make quick and rapid motions, as if…”

“Leviathan - The whale. Therein - Who being of such a vast strength and absolute dominion in the sea, tumbles in it with great security, and sports himself with other creatures. Psalms 104:29”

“104:26 ships sailing: Commercial vessels engaged in sea trade were one of the wonders of the ancient Near East (see Isa 2:16; 23:1, 3). • Leviathan: The psalmist says that this feared creature is nothing but the Lord’s pet.”

“There go: Psa 107:23; Gen 49:13 leviathan: Psa 74:14; Job 3:8 \*marg. Job 41:1-34; Isa 27:1 made: Heb. formed to play: Job 41:5, Job 41:29 Psalms 104:27”