Psalm 29:4
New International Version
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.

New Living Translation
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.

English Standard Version
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

Berean Standard Bible
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.

King James Bible
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

New King James Version
The voice of the LORD is powerful; The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

New American Standard Bible
The voice of the LORD is powerful, The voice of the LORD is majestic.

NASB 1995
The voice of the LORD is powerful, The voice of the LORD is majestic.

NASB 1977
The voice of the LORD is powerful, The voice of the LORD is majestic.

Legacy Standard Bible
The voice of Yahweh is powerful, The voice of Yahweh is full of splendor.

Amplified Bible
The voice of the LORD is powerful; The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

Christian Standard Bible
the voice of the LORD in power, the voice of the LORD in splendor.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the voice of the LORD in power, the voice of the LORD in splendor.

American Standard Version
The voice of Jehovah is powerful; The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty.

Contemporary English Version
and his voice is mighty and marvelous.

English Revised Version
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The voice of the LORD is powerful. The voice of the LORD is majestic.

Good News Translation
The voice of the LORD is heard in all its might and majesty.

International Standard Version
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.

Majority Standard Bible
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.

NET Bible
The LORD's shout is powerful, the LORD's shout is majestic.

New Heart English Bible
The voice of the LORD is powerful. The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

Webster's Bible Translation
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

World English Bible
Yahweh’s voice is powerful. Yahweh’s voice is full of majesty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The voice of YHWH [is] with power, "" The voice of YHWH [is] with majesty,

Young's Literal Translation
The voice of Jehovah is with power, The voice of Jehovah is with majesty,

Smith's Literal Translation
The voice of Jehovah in power; the voice of Jehovah in splendor.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The voice of the Lord is in power; the voice of the Lord in magnificence.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The voice of the Lord is in virtue. The voice of the Lord is in magnificence.

New American Bible
The voice of the LORD is power; the voice of the LORD is splendor.

New Revised Standard Version
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The voice of LORD JEHOVAH is in power, and the voice of LORD JEHOVAH is in glory.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The voice of the LORD is powerful; The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The voice of the Lord is mighty; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ascribe Glory to the LORD
3The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. 4The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. 5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon.…

Cross References
Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Jeremiah 23:29
“Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?”

John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Revelation 19:6
And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

1 Kings 19:11-12
Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice.

Ezekiel 43:2
and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory.

Matthew 8:26-27
“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

Job 37:4-5
Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. / God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend.

Luke 4:32
They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.

1 Chronicles 16:28-29
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;

Mark 4:39-41
Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” / Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

Colossians 1:16-17
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

Deuteronomy 32:3-4
For I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Ascribe greatness to our God! / He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.


Treasury of Scripture

The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

powerful [heb] in power

Psalm 33:9
For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.

Job 26:11-14
The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof…

Jeremiah 51:15,16
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding…

full of [heb] in

Job 40:9-12
Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? …

Isaiah 66:6
A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of the LORD that rendereth recompence to his enemies.

Ezekiel 10:5
And the sound of the cherubims' wings was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he speaketh.

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The voice of the LORD
The phrase "the voice of the LORD" in Hebrew is "קוֹל יְהוָה" (qol Yahweh). This phrase emphasizes the power and authority inherent in God's spoken word. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a king's voice was a symbol of his power and command. Similarly, the voice of the LORD signifies divine authority and the creative power of God, as seen in Genesis where God speaks creation into existence. Theologically, it reminds believers of the omnipotence of God, whose voice can command nature and history.

is powerful
The Hebrew word for "powerful" is "בַּכֹּחַ" (bakoach), which conveys strength, might, and force. This word is often used in the context of military power or the strength of a warrior. In the context of Psalm 29, it underscores the idea that God's voice is not just authoritative but also dynamic and active, capable of enacting His will in the world. This serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the assurance that His purposes will prevail.

the voice of the LORD
Reiterating "the voice of the LORD" emphasizes its significance and the need for attentive listening. In biblical literature, repetition is a literary device used to stress importance. Here, it calls believers to recognize and respond to God's voice in their lives, acknowledging its role in guiding, correcting, and comforting them.

is full of majesty
The word "majesty" in Hebrew is "הָדָר" (hadar), which denotes splendor, beauty, and grandeur. This term is often associated with royalty and the awe-inspiring presence of a king. In this context, it highlights the glory and magnificence of God's voice, which reflects His divine nature. The majesty of God's voice inspires worship and reverence, reminding believers of the beauty and holiness of God, who is worthy of all praise and adoration.

(4) Powerful; full of majesty.--Better literally, as in LXX. and Vulg., in might, in majesty.

Verse 4. - The voice of the Lord is powerful; literally, in power, or with power (LXX., ἐν ἰσχύι'). The voice of the Lord is full of majesty; literally, in majesty, or with majesty. Two somewhat distant crashes, each louder than the preceding one, are thought to be represented - the storm sweeping on, and gradually drawing nearer and more near.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The voice
קוֹל־ (qō·wl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

[is] powerful;
בַּכֹּ֑חַ (bak·kō·aḥ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species)

the voice
ק֥וֹל (qō·wl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of the LORD
יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

[is] majestic.
בֶּהָדָֽר׃ (be·hā·ḏār)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor


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