Psalms 93:4

The LORD on high [is] mightier than the noise of many waters, [yea, than] the mighty waves of the sea.

The LORD {H3068} on high {H4791} is mightier {H117} than the noise {H6963} of many {H7227} waters {H4325}, yea, than the mighty {H117} waves {H4867} of the sea {H3220}.

More than the sound of rushing waters or the mighty breakers of the sea, ADONAI on high is mighty.

Above the roar of many watersโ€” the mighty breakers of the seaโ€” the LORD on high is majestic.

Above the voices of many waters, The mighty breakers of the sea, Jehovah on high is mighty.

Commentary

Psalms 93:4 declares the unparalleled supremacy of God over all earthly and natural forces. In vivid poetic language, it asserts that the Lord, who is enthroned "on high," possesses a might far exceeding the most tumultuous and overwhelming elements of creation, specifically the "noise of many waters" and the "mighty waves of the sea." This verse serves as a powerful affirmation of divine sovereignty and control.

Context

Psalm 93 is part of a collection of psalms (often grouped with Psalms 95-99) known as the "Enthronement Psalms," which celebrate God's kingship and eternal reign. The entire psalm emphasizes the Lord's majesty, strength, and the everlasting nature of His throne. Verse 4 builds upon the opening declaration that "The LORD reigneth" (Psalm 93:1), illustrating His reign through His dominion over the powerful and often chaotic forces of nature, which in ancient Near Eastern thought could represent both literal floods and metaphorical turmoil or hostile nations.

Key Themes

  • God's Absolute Sovereignty: The primary message is God's ultimate authority and control over all things, visible and invisible. He is "on high," signifying His transcendent position above all creation.
  • Divine Power Over Chaos: The "noise of many waters" and "mighty waves of the sea" are potent metaphors for overwhelming natural disasters, human turmoil, or even hostile political powers. The verse assures that God's power far surpasses these, bringing comfort and stability. This echoes earlier biblical accounts of God's dominion over the waters, such as the Spirit hovering over the waters in creation or the parting of the Red Sea.
  • God's Unchallengeable Majesty: The comparison highlights God's unique and incomparable greatness. No force, however powerful or threatening, can challenge His reign or diminish His might.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "mightier" is 'addir (ืื“ื™ืจ), which conveys a sense of majesty, nobility, and immense strength. It emphasizes God's inherent greatness. The phrases "noise of many waters" (qol mayim rabbim) and "mighty waves of the sea" (mishbere yam) are powerful poetic images. In biblical literature, "many waters" can often symbolize vast, chaotic, or threatening forces, sometimes even representing the tumultuous nations of the world (e.g., Revelation 17:15). The "waves of the sea" are a natural symbol of uncontrollable power and danger, yet God's power transcends even these.

Practical Application

For believers, Psalms 93:4 offers immense comfort and a foundation for trust. In a world often filled with uncertainty, conflict, and overwhelming challenges that can feel like "mighty waves," this verse reminds us that God is incomparably greater than any problem or threat we face. It encourages us to:

  • Find Peace in His Sovereignty: When circumstances are chaotic, we can rest in the knowledge that God is ultimately in control. Just as Jesus Himself demonstrated power over storms, God's reign ensures stability.
  • Trust in His Power: No situation is too vast or too complex for God to handle. His might is eternal and unyielding.
  • Worship His Majesty: This verse calls us to profound reverence and adoration for a God whose power is limitless and whose throne is established forever.

It is a timeless declaration that amidst the loudest roars of life's challenges, the quiet, steadfast power of the Lord reigns supreme.

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 65:7

    Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.

  • Psalms 89:9

    Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.

  • Psalms 114:3

    The sea saw [it], and fled: Jordan was driven back.

  • Psalms 114:5

    What [ailed] thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, [that] thou wast driven back?

  • Job 38:11

    And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?

  • Mark 4:37

    And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

  • Mark 4:39

    And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
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