King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The voice of ADONAI cracks the cedars; ADONAI splinters the cedars of the L'vanon
Berean Standard Bible:
The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon.
American Standard Version:
The voice of Jehovah breaketh the cedars; Yea, Jehovah breaketh in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The voice{H6963} of the LORD{H3068} breaketh{H7665} the cedars{H730}; yea, the LORD{H3068} breaketh{H7665} the cedars{H730} of Lebanon{H3844}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 2:13
- And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, [that are] high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan,
Judges 9:15
- And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, [then] come [and] put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.
Psalms 104:16
- The trees of the LORD are full [of sap]; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;
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Commentary for Psalms 29:5
Psalm 29:5 is part of a psalm attributed to King David, which is a powerful hymn extolling the majesty and strength of God as manifested through a storm. This verse specifically highlights the might of God's voice, metaphorically described as capable of shattering the sturdy cedars of Lebanon. These cedars were renowned in the ancient Near East for their size, strength, and longevity, often symbolizing enduring power and stability.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the religious and cultural milieu of ancient Israel, where the power of deities was commonly associated with natural phenomena. The psalm likely draws on Canaanite mythology, where the god Baal was considered a storm and fertility deity, capable of subduing the chaotic forces of nature. By attributing the same power to the voice of the LORD, the psalmist is asserting the sovereignty of Yahweh over all creation, including the forces of nature that the pagan cultures of the time revered.
In summary, Psalm 29:5 reflects the theme of God's overwhelming power and glory as seen in the natural world. The verse serves to remind the reader of the Lord's omnipotence and the futility of any human or earthly power attempting to rival it. The imagery of the broken cedars of Lebanon is a vivid representation of the Lord's ability to humble human pride and to demonstrate divine control over the seemingly indomitable forces of nature. It is a call to worship and awe before the supreme authority of God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6963
There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוֹל
Transliteration: qôwl
Pronunciation: kole
Description: or קֹל; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound; [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H7665
There are 145 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁבַר
Transliteration: shâbar
Pronunciation: shaw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; to burst (literally or figuratively); break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for שָׂבַר). - Strong's Number: H730
There are 466 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶז
Transliteration: ʼerez
Pronunciation: eh-rez'
Description: from אָרַז; a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots); cedar (tree). - Strong's Number: H3844
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לְבָנוֹן
Transliteration: Lᵉbânôwn
Pronunciation: leb-aw-nohn'
Description: from לְבַב; (the) white mountain (from its snow); Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine; Lebanon.