Psalm 114:6
New International Version
Why, mountains, did you leap like rams, you hills, like lambs?

New Living Translation
Why, mountains, did you skip like rams? Why, hills, like lambs?

English Standard Version
O mountains, that you skip like rams? O hills, like lambs?

Berean Standard Bible
O mountains, that you skipped like rams, O hills, like lambs?

King James Bible
Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs?

New King James Version
O mountains, that you skipped like rams? O little hills, like lambs?

New American Standard Bible
Mountains, that you skip like rams? Hills, like lambs?

NASB 1995
O mountains, that you skip like rams? O hills, like lambs?

NASB 1977
O mountains, that you skip like rams? O hills, like lambs?

Legacy Standard Bible
O mountains, that you skip like rams? O hills, like lambs?

Amplified Bible
O mountains, that you leap like rams, O [little] hills, like lambs?

Christian Standard Bible
Mountains, that you skipped like rams? Hills, like lambs?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Mountains, that you skipped like rams? Hills, like lambs?

American Standard Version
Ye mountains, that ye skip like rams; Ye little hills, like lambs?

Contemporary English Version
Ask the mountains and the hills why they skipped like goats!

English Revised Version
Ye mountains, that ye skip like rams; ye little hills, like young sheep?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mountains, what made you jump like rams? Hills, what made you jump like lambs?

Good News Translation
You mountains, why did you skip like goats? You hills, why did you jump around like lambs?

International Standard Version
Mountains, that you skipped like rams? and you hills, that you skipped like lambs?

Majority Standard Bible
O mountains, that you skipped like rams, O hills, like lambs?

NET Bible
Why do you skip like rams, O mountains, like lambs, O hills?

New Heart English Bible
You mountains, that you skipped like rams; you little hills, like lambs?

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs?

World English Bible
You mountains, that you skipped like rams? You little hills, like lambs?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
O mountains, you skip as rams! O heights, as sons of a flock!

Young's Literal Translation
O mountains, ye skip as rams! O heights, as sons of a flock!

Smith's Literal Translation
O mountains, ye will leap as rams? O hills, as sons of the flock?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams, and ye hills, like lambs of the flock?

Catholic Public Domain Version
What happened to you, O mountains, so that you exulted like rams, and to you, O hills, so that you exulted like lambs among the sheep?

New American Bible
Mountains, that you skipped like rams? You hills, like lambs?

New Revised Standard Version
O mountains, that you skip like rams? O hills, like lambs?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You mountains, that you skipped like rams; and you hills, like lambs of the flock?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Oh mountains, that you skipped like stags and hills like flocks of sheep?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ye mountains, that ye skip like rams; Ye hills, like young sheep?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams, and ye hills, like lambs?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Tremble at the Presence of the LORD
5Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back, 6O mountains, that you skipped like rams, O hills, like lambs? 7Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob,…

Cross References
Exodus 19:18
Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently.

Judges 5:5
The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel.

Habakkuk 3:10
The mountains saw You and quaked; torrents of water swept by. The deep roared with its voice and lifted its hands on high.

Nahum 1:5
The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers.

Isaiah 64:1-3
If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, / as fire kindles the brushwood and causes the water to boil, to make Your name known to Your enemies, so that the nations will tremble at Your presence! / When You did awesome works that we did not expect, You came down, and the mountains trembled at Your presence.

Micah 1:4
The mountains will melt beneath Him, and the valleys will split apart, like wax before the fire, like water rushing down a slope.

Psalm 97:5
The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

Psalm 77:16-18
The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. / The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.

Psalm 29:6
He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox.

Isaiah 55:12
You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

Matthew 27:51-54
At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split. / The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised. / After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people. ...

Revelation 6:14
The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.

Hebrews 12:26
At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”

Mark 11:23
“Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him.

Matthew 17:20
“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”


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1. The miracles wrought by God, when he brought his people out of Egypt,
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O mountains
The term "mountains" in this verse symbolizes the grand and seemingly immovable obstacles that stand before the people of God. In the Hebrew context, mountains often represent strength, stability, and permanence. The imagery here is powerful, as it suggests that even the most formidable and enduring parts of creation are subject to the will of God. Historically, mountains have been places of divine encounter and revelation, such as Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. This phrase reminds us of God's sovereignty over all creation, encouraging believers to trust in His power to move the "mountains" in their own lives.

that you skipped
The Hebrew root for "skipped" conveys a sense of joy and liveliness, akin to the exuberant movement of animals. This word choice paints a vivid picture of the mountains responding to God's presence with a dynamic and joyful motion. It suggests that creation itself rejoices and is animated by the presence and power of the Almighty. This imagery can inspire believers to respond to God's presence with similar joy and enthusiasm, recognizing that His power can transform even the most static and daunting circumstances.

like rams
Rams are known for their strength and agility, often associated with leadership and determination. In the context of this verse, the comparison to rams emphasizes the vigor and energy with which the mountains respond to God. This phrase can be seen as a metaphor for the strength and courage that believers are called to exhibit in their faith journey. Just as the mountains "skipped like rams," Christians are encouraged to approach their spiritual walk with boldness and confidence, trusting in God's guidance and provision.

O hills
Hills, while smaller than mountains, still represent obstacles and challenges. In the biblical narrative, hills often serve as places of refuge and strategic advantage. The mention of hills alongside mountains underscores the comprehensive nature of God's dominion over all creation, both great and small. This phrase reassures believers that no challenge is too insignificant for God's attention and intervention. It invites Christians to bring all their concerns, whether monumental or minor, before the Lord, trusting in His care and control.

like lambs
Lambs are often associated with innocence, gentleness, and purity. The comparison of hills to lambs suggests a transformation from something potentially daunting to something approachable and benign. This imagery highlights the peace and tranquility that God's presence brings to creation. For believers, it serves as a reminder of the peace that surpasses understanding, which is available through a relationship with Christ. Just as the hills "skipped like lambs," Christians are called to embrace the peace and joy that come from living in harmony with God's will.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
O mountains,
הֶֽ֭הָרִים (he·hā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

that you skipped
תִּרְקְד֣וּ (tir·qə·ḏū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7540: To stamp, to spring about

like rams,
כְאֵילִ֑ים (ḵə·’ê·lîm)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

O hills,
גְּ֝בָע֗וֹת (gə·ḇā·‘ō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 1389: A hillock

like lambs?
כִּבְנֵי־ (kiḇ·nê-)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son


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