Psalm 29:7
βThe voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.β
KJV
Read in Psalm 29Meaning
The voice of the LORD divides or flashes flames of fire, an image commonly associated with lightning in the storm sequence; it is theological poetry, not a technique for predicting lightning.
The voice of the LORD in the storm
Verses 3β9 repeat the voice of the LORD through waters, thunder, cedars, mountains, fire and wilderness until all in the temple cry βGlory.β
Read carefully
The voice of the LORD divides or flashes flames of fire, an image commonly associated with lightning in the storm sequence; it is theological poetry, not a technique for predicting lightning.
Reflection
The voice of the LORD divides or flashes flames of fire, an image commonly associated with lightning in the storm sequence; it is theological poetry, not a technique for predicting lightning.