He sends out his word, and melts them. He causes his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
Parallel translations
- KJV He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
- BSB He sends forth His word and melts them; He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow.
- NKJV He sends out His word and melts them; He causes His wind to blow, and the waters flow.
- NASB He sends His word and makes them melt; He makes His wind blow, and the waters flow.
- NLT Then, at his command, it all melts. He sends his winds, and the ice thaws.
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Quick answer
God sends His word, melts the ice, and makes the waters flow. The same word that freezes also thaws and renews.
Overview
By His word God reverses winter, melting the frost and releasing the waters with a warm wind. His command governs every season's change. This sovereign, life-giving word reflects the One whose word brings spiritual thaw and renewal to frozen hearts.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Ps 147:15He sends out his commandment to the earth. His word runs very swiftly.
- Ps 33:9For he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood firm.
- Job 37:10By the breath of God, ice is given, and the width of the waters is frozen.
- Job 6:16–17Which are black by reason of the ice, in which the snow hides itself.
- Job 37:17You whose clothing is warm, when the earth is still by reason of the south wind?
- Ps 107:20He sends his word, and heals them, and delivers them from their graves.
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