They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep.
Parallel translations
- WEB These see Yahweh’s deeds, and his wonders in the deep.
- KJV These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
- NKJV They see the works of the Lord, And His wonders in the deep.
- NASB They have seen the works of the Lord, And His wonders in the deep.
- NLT They, too, observed the Lord’s power in action, his impressive works on the deepest seas.
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These sailors witness the LORD's deeds and his wonders in the deep.
Overview
Out on the open sea, the mariners behold God's mighty works in the awesome power of the waters. Creation itself displays the wonders of its Maker. The verse invites reverent awe before the God who rules the deep, the same divine power later shown in Jesus, whom even wind and waves obey.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Job 38:8–11Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb,
- Ps 104:24–27How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.
- Ps 95:5The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land.
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