Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The voice of the LORD shakes the desert; the LORD shakes the Desert of Kadesh. New Living Translation The voice of the LORD makes the barren wilderness quake; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. English Standard Version The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. Berean Standard Bible The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh. King James Bible The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. New King James Version The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; The LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh. New American Standard Bible The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; The LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. NASB 1995 The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; The LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. NASB 1977 The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; The LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. Legacy Standard Bible The voice of Yahweh causes the wilderness to tremble; Yahweh causes the wilderness of Kadesh to tremble. Amplified Bible The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; The LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. Christian Standard Bible The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. Holman Christian Standard Bible The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. American Standard Version The voice of Jehovah shaketh the wilderness; Jehovah shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. Contemporary English Version and the desert tremble. And because of the LORD, the desert near Kadesh shivers and shakes. English Revised Version The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. GOD'S WORD® Translation The voice of the LORD makes the wilderness tremble. The LORD makes the wilderness of Kadesh tremble. Good News Translation His voice makes the desert shake; he shakes the desert of Kadesh. International Standard Version The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. NET Bible The LORD's shout shakes the wilderness, the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. New Heart English Bible The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness. The LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. Webster's Bible Translation The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh. World English Bible Yahweh’s voice shakes the wilderness. Yahweh shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe voice of YHWH pains a wilderness, "" YHWH pains the wilderness of Kadesh. Young's Literal Translation The voice of Jehovah paineth a wilderness, Jehovah paineth the wilderness of Kadesh. Smith's Literal Translation The voice of Jehovah will cause the desert to whirl; Jehovah will cause the desert of holiness to whirl. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe voice of the Lord shaketh the desert: and the Lord shall shake the desert of Cades. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible the voice of the LORD shakes the desert; the LORD shakes the desert of Kadesh. New Revised Standard Version The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The voice of LORD JEHOVAH that shakes the wilderness and LORD JEHOVAH shakes the wilderness of Qadesh. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; The LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. Brenton Septuagint Translation A voice of the Lord who shakes the wilderness; the Lord will shake the wilderness of Cades. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ascribe Glory to the LORD…7The voice of the LORD strikes with flames of fire. 8The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh. 9The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in His temple all cry, “Glory!”… Cross References Isaiah 6:4 At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke. Jeremiah 25:30-31 So you are to prophesy all these words against them and say to them: ‘The LORD will roar from on high; He will raise His voice from His holy habitation. He will roar loudly over His pasture; like those who tread the grapes, He will call out with a shout against all the inhabitants of the earth. / The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD. Amos 1:2 He said: “The LORD roars from Zion and raises His voice from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds mourn, and the summit of Carmel withers.” Nahum 1:5-6 The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. / Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. 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. 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. 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. Job 37:2-5 Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. / He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole sky and sends it to the ends of the earth. / Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. ... Job 40:9 Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His? Isaiah 2:19 Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. Matthew 27:51 At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split. Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. Revelation 16:18 And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake. 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.” Acts 4:31 After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Treasury of Scripture The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. shaketh Psalm 18:7 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth. Psalm 46:3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. Job 9:6 Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble. Kadesh Numbers 13:26 And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land. Jump to Previous Desert Kadesh Shakes Shaketh Shaking Voice Waste WildernessJump to Next Desert Kadesh Shakes Shaketh Shaking Voice Waste WildernessPsalm 29 1. David exhorts princes to give glory to God3. by reason of is power 11. and protection of his people The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; This phrase emphasizes the power and authority of God's voice, which is a recurring theme in Psalm 29. The "voice of the LORD" is often associated with divine revelation and command, as seen in the creation narrative where God speaks the world into existence (Genesis 1). The wilderness, in biblical terms, often represents a place of desolation and testing, such as the Israelites' 40 years of wandering (Numbers 14:33-34). The shaking of the wilderness signifies God's ability to bring transformation and order out of chaos, reflecting His sovereignty over all creation. This imagery can also be connected to the prophetic voice of God that calls for repentance and renewal, as seen in the ministry of John the Baptist in the wilderness (Matthew 3:1-3). the LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, representing God's power and authority. His voice is depicted as a force that can shake the earth. 2. The Wilderness A symbol of desolation and barrenness, often representing places of testing and trial in the Bible. It is a place where God's power is demonstrated. 3. The Wilderness of Kadesh A specific location in the Sinai Peninsula, significant in Israel's history as a place of wandering and testing during the Exodus. Teaching Points The Power of God's VoiceGod's voice is not just a sound but a force that can transform and shake the very foundations of the earth. This reminds us of His ultimate authority over all creation. God's Presence in Desolation Even in the wilderness, a place of barrenness and trial, God's presence is powerful and transformative. We can trust Him to be with us in our own "wilderness" experiences. Historical Significance of Kadesh Understanding the historical context of Kadesh helps us appreciate the depth of God's interactions with His people. It serves as a reminder of His faithfulness despite human failure. Spiritual Wilderness Just as God shook the physical wilderness, He can shake the spiritual wilderness in our lives, bringing renewal and change. We should be open to His transformative power. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 29Psalm 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? What do the seven thunders in Revelation signify? How does Jesus' life and teachings fulfill God's promise? How can Psalm 34:8 state 'taste and see that the Lord is good' when there is no empirical way to measure spiritual experiences?(8) The voice of the Lord shaketh.--Literally, maketh to tremble. The allusion is, doubtless, to the effect of the storm on the sands of the desert. The tempest has moved southward over Palestine, and spends its last fury on the southern wilderness, and the poet seizes on what is one of the most striking phenomena of a storm in such a district--the whirlwind of sand. "But soon Red Sea and all were lost in a sandstorm, which lasted the whole day. Imagine all distant objects entirely lost to view, the sheets of sand fleeting along the surface of the desert like streams of water, the whole air filled, though invisibly, with a tempest of sand, driving in your face like sleet" (Stanley, Sinai and Palestine, p. 67). For Kadesh, see Numbers 13:26. Here the term appears to be used in a large and general sense for the whole southern desert.Verse 8. - The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; yea, the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. Kadesh seems to be mentioned as lying at the opposite extremity of Palestine from Lebanon and Hermon, so that the storm is made, by a magnificent hyperbole, to extend over the entire Holy Land, from the far north to the extreme south, and to embrace at once the lofty mountain-chains which are rather Syrian than Palestinian, the hills and valleys of Palestine proper, and the arid region of the south where Judaea merges into Arabia. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The voiceק֣וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of the LORD יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel shakes יָחִ֣יל (yā·ḥîl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert the desert; מִדְבָּ֑ר (miḏ·bār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech the LORD יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel shakes יָחִ֥יל (yā·ḥîl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert the Desert מִדְבַּ֥ר (miḏ·bar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech of Kadesh. קָדֵֽשׁ׃ (qā·ḏêš) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6946: Kadesh -- 'sacred', a place in the desert Links Psalm 29:8 NIVPsalm 29:8 NLT Psalm 29:8 ESV Psalm 29:8 NASB Psalm 29:8 KJV Psalm 29:8 BibleApps.com Psalm 29:8 Biblia Paralela Psalm 29:8 Chinese Bible Psalm 29:8 French Bible Psalm 29:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 29:8 Yahweh's voice shakes the wilderness (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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