Psalms 107:25

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 107:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, Which lifteth up the waves thereof.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, Which lifteth up the waves thereof.
Psalms 107:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 107

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, Which lifteth up the waves thereof.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, etc.] Winds are not raised by men, nor by devils, nor by angels, but by the Lord himself; who has created them, holds them in his fist, brings them out of his treasures, and sends them forth to do his will; if he speaks the word, gives but the order, a storm arises at once, and executes what he pleases, (<19E808>Psalm 148:8). Which lifteth up the waves thereof; that is, the waves of the sea; it comes down into it, and causes surges; which rise above the ship, and sometimes cover it, and ready to sink it; yea, even they are lifted up to the heavens, as it follows.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For he commandeth - Hebrew, “he says;” that is, He speaks the word, and it is done. The mere expression of his will raises up the storm, and throws the sea into commotion. And raiseth the stormy wind - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Maketh to stand.” The “stormy wind” is literally, the wind of the tempest. Which lifteth up the waves thereof - The waves of the ocean. The wind seems to take them up, and lift them on high. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“107:25-29 The same God who speaks and brings about the sailors’ distress can also calm the storm with just a word (cp. Jon 1:4; Matt 8:26).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he commandeth: Psa 135:7, Psa 148:8; Jon 1:4 raiseth: Heb. maketh to stand lifteth: Psa 93:3; Mat 8:24; Joh 6:18 Psalms 107:26”
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