Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He makes Lebanon leap like a calf, Sirion like a young wild ox. New Living Translation He makes Lebanon’s mountains skip like a calf; he makes Mount Hermon leap like a young wild ox. English Standard Version He makes Lebanon to skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. Berean Standard Bible He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. King James Bible He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. New King James Version He makes them also skip like a calf, Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild ox. New American Standard Bible He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, And Sirion like a young wild ox. NASB 1995 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, And Sirion like a young wild ox. NASB 1977 And He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, And Sirion like a young wild ox. Legacy Standard Bible He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, And Sirion like a young wild ox. Amplified Bible He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, And Sirion (Mount Hermon) like a young, wild ox. Christian Standard Bible He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion, like a young wild ox. Holman Christian Standard Bible He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion, like a young wild ox. American Standard Version He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild-ox. Contemporary English Version God makes Mount Lebanon skip like a calf and Mount Hermon jump like a wild ox. English Revised Version He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild-ox. GOD'S WORD® Translation He makes Lebanon skip along like a calf and Mount Sirion like a wild ox. Good News Translation He makes the mountains of Lebanon jump like calves and makes Mount Hermon leap like a young bull. International Standard Version He makes them stagger like a calf, even Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild ox. NET Bible He makes Lebanon skip like a calf and Sirion like a young ox. New Heart English Bible He makes them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young, wild ox. Webster's Bible Translation He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. World English Bible He makes them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young, wild ox. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He causes them to skip as a calf, "" Lebanon and Sirion as a son of Reems, Young's Literal Translation And He causeth them to skip as a calf, Lebanon and Sirion as a son of Reems, Smith's Literal Translation And he will cause them to leap as a calf; Lebanon and Sirion as the son of buffaloes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd shall reduce them to pieces, as a calf of Libanus, and as the beloved son of unicorns. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Makes Lebanon leap like a calf, and Sirion like a young bull. New Revised Standard Version He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe makes them also to skip like calves, Lebanon and Sirion like a young ox. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He makes them skip like calves, Lebanon and Senir like the children of a wild bull. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild-ox. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he will beat them small, even Libanus itself, like a calf; and the beloved one is as a young unicorn. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ascribe Glory to the LORD…5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon. 6He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. 7The voice of the LORD strikes with flames of fire.… Cross References Job 39:1-4 “Do you know when mountain goats give birth? Have you watched the doe bear her fawn? / Can you count the months they are pregnant? Do you know the time they give birth? / They crouch down and bring forth their young; they deliver their newborn. ... Isaiah 35:6 Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Isaiah 40:4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. 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. 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. Jeremiah 50:11 “Because you rejoice, because you sing in triumph—you who plunder My inheritance—because you frolic like a heifer treading grain and neigh like stallions, Amos 4:13 For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind and reveals His thoughts to man, who turns the dawn to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth—the LORD, the God of Hosts, is His name.” Nahum 1:4-5 He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts. / The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. 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. Exodus 15:1-2 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Luke 3:5 Every valley shall be filled in, and every mountain and hill made low. The crooked ways shall be made straight, and the rough ways smooth. Matthew 3:3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” 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.” Revelation 6:14 The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. Revelation 16:20 Then every island fled, and no mountain could be found. Treasury of Scripture He makes them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. skip Psalm 114:4-7 The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs… Lebanon Jeremiah 4:23-25 I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light… Habakkuk 3:6-11 He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting… Revelation 20:11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. Sirion Deuteronomy 3:9 (Which Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion; and the Amorites call it Shenir;) unicorn Psalm 92:10 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Numbers 23:22 God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn. Jump to Previous Buffalo Calf Causeth Jumping Lebanon Makes Maketh Mountain Ox Sirion Si'rion Skip Unicorn Wild Wild-Ox YoungJump to Next Buffalo Calf Causeth Jumping Lebanon Makes Maketh Mountain Ox Sirion Si'rion Skip Unicorn Wild Wild-Ox YoungPsalm 29 1. David exhorts princes to give glory to God3. by reason of is power 11. and protection of his people He makes Lebanon skip like a calf This phrase highlights the power and majesty of God's voice, as described in the preceding verses of Psalm 29. Lebanon, known for its majestic cedar trees, symbolizes strength and stability. The imagery of Lebanon skipping like a calf suggests a sudden and powerful movement, indicating God's ability to shake even the most stable and strong elements of creation. This reflects the awe-inspiring nature of God's presence and His control over the natural world. The cedars of Lebanon were highly prized in ancient times, used in the construction of temples and palaces, including Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 5:6). The reference to Lebanon also connects to the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over all nations and lands. and Sirion like a young wild ox Persons / Places / Events 1. LebanonA region known for its majestic cedar trees, often symbolizing strength and grandeur in the Bible. In this verse, Lebanon is personified as skipping like a calf, indicating the power and majesty of God's voice in creation. 2. Sirion Another name for Mount Hermon, a significant mountain in the region. It is depicted as moving like a young wild ox, emphasizing the might and authority of God over nature. 3. Calf A young cow, symbolizing innocence and vitality. The imagery of Lebanon skipping like a calf suggests a joyful and vigorous response to God's presence. 4. Young Wild Ox Represents strength and untamed power. Sirion moving like a young wild ox highlights the overwhelming and awe-inspiring power of God. 5. The Voice of the Lord Although not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 29 is about the voice of the Lord, which is powerful and majestic, causing creation to respond in dynamic ways. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationThe imagery of Lebanon and Sirion responding to God's voice reminds us of His ultimate authority over all creation. We should trust in His control over the natural world and our lives. The Power of God's Voice Just as God's voice causes mountains to move, it can bring transformation and renewal in our lives. We should seek to hear and respond to His voice through Scripture and prayer. Joyful Response to God's Presence The skipping of Lebanon and Sirion symbolizes a joyful and vibrant response to God. We are called to rejoice in His presence and reflect His joy in our daily lives. Strength in God's Presence The imagery of a young wild ox represents strength. In God's presence, we find strength and courage to face life's challenges. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 29What does the Bible mention about Lebanon? Psalm 29:5 states the Lord's voice shatters the cedars of Lebanon; what evidence supports the claim that a divine voice can cause literal destruction of trees? Psalm 29:8 describes the Lord's voice shaking the wilderness of Kadesh; where is the historical or archeological record of such a cataclysmic event taking place? Why does the Bible teach that God 'repents' (Genesis 6:6, Exodus 32:14) if He is omniscient and never makes mistakes?(6) Those trees that are not snapped off, bending to the storm, and swaying in the wind, seem to bound like wild buffaloes. (Comp. Psalm 114:4.) Sirion, according to Deuteronomy 3:9 (which see), was the Sidonian name of Hermon. Here the whole of the range of Anti-Libanus.Unicorn.--See Psalm 22:21, Note. There is some ambiguity about the suffix, them. It may relate to the mountains instead of the cedars, and some commentators divide the clauses thus: "He maketh them skip; like a calf Lebanon, and Sirion like a young buffalo." It is not, however, necessary to suppose, with some, that an earthquake accompanies the storm; the apparent movement of the hills beingintroduced to heighten the effect of the violence of the tempest. Verse 6. - He maketh them also to skip like a calf (comp. Psalm 18:7). As the thunder crashes and rolls and reverberates among the mountains, it seems as though the mountains themselves shook, and were moved from their places. This is expressed with extreme vividness, though no doubt with truly Oriental hyperbole, in the present passage. Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn; rather, like a young wild ox. Lebanon and Sirion, or Hermon (Deuteronomy 3:9), are the two principal mountains of Palestine, Hermon being visible throughout almost the whole extent of the Holy Land, and Lebanon enjoying a commanding position beyond Galilee to the north. The storm which shook these lofty mountain-tracts would indeed be a manifestation of power,Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He makes Lebanonלְבָנ֥וֹן (lə·ḇā·nō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3844: Lebanon -- a wooded mountain range on the northern border of Israel skip וַיַּרְקִידֵ֥ם (way·yar·qî·ḏêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 7540: To stamp, to spring about like כְּמוֹ־ (kə·mōw-) Preposition Strong's 3644: Like, as, when a calf, עֵ֑גֶל (‘ê·ḡel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5695: A, calf, one nearly grown and Sirion וְ֝שִׂרְיֹ֗ן (wə·śir·yōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8303: Sirion -- a Sidonian name for Mount Hermon like כְּמ֣וֹ (kə·mōw) Preposition Strong's 3644: Like, as, when a young בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son wild ox. רְאֵמִֽים׃ (rə·’ê·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7214: A wild bull Links Psalm 29:6 NIVPsalm 29:6 NLT Psalm 29:6 ESV Psalm 29:6 NASB Psalm 29:6 KJV Psalm 29:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 29:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 29:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 29:6 French Bible Psalm 29:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 29:6 He makes them also to skip like (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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