시편 Chapter 29

Translation: ESV

1

Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

Key Message

Even heavenly beings must ascribe glory to the LORD — this is the proper order of the whole universe.

▸Psalm 29 is a majestic praise psalm commanding heavenly beings to worship the LORD.

Psalm 29 is a majestic praise psalm commanding heavenly beings to worship the LORD. 'Heavenly beings (benei elim)' — literally 'sons of gods' — refers to heavenly beings, angels. That even heavenly beings must ascribe glory to the LORD declares that the LORD is above all beings.

3

The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over many waters.

Key Message

Even the overwhelming natural phenomenon of thunder and lightning is the voice of the LORD, and all of nature's grandeur points to God's glory.

▸'The voice of the LORD (qol Yahweh)' — thunder — is repeated seven times in Psalm 29 (vv.

11

May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!

Key Message

The mighty God who governs the universe gives his people the gifts of strength and peace — this is the privilege of God's people.

▸The conclusion that the God of the storm gives 'strength' and 'peace (shalom)' to his own people is remarkable.