Psalms 147:17
Psalms 147:17 in Multiple Translations
He casts forth His hail like pebbles. Who can withstand His icy blast?
He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
He casteth forth his ice like morsels: Who can stand before his cold?
He sends down ice like raindrops: water is made hard by his cold.
He throws hail like stones. Who can stand the cold he sends?
He casteth foorth his yce like morsels: who can abide the colde thereof?
Casting forth His ice like morsels, Before His cold who doth stand?
He hurls down his hail like pebbles. Who can stand before his cold?
He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
He sends hail down like ◄pebbles/tiny stones►; when that happens, ◄it is very difficult to endure because the air becomes very cold./who can endure because the air becomes very cold?► [RHQ]
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 147:17
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Psalms 147:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַשְׁלִ֣יךְ
קַֽרְח֣/וֹ
כְ/פִתִּ֑ים
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
קָ֝רָת֗/וֹ
מִ֣י
יַעֲמֹֽד
מַשְׁלִ֣יךְ
shâlak
H7993
to throw
V-Hiphil
קַֽרְח֣/וֹ
qerach
H7140
ice
N-ms | Suff
כְ/פִתִּ֑ים
path
H6595
morsel
Prep | N-fp
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
קָ֝רָת֗/וֹ
qârâh
H7135
cold
N-fs | Suff
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
יַעֲמֹֽד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 147:17
מַשְׁלִ֣יךְ
shâlak
H7993
"to throw"
V-Hiphil
To throw or cast away is the meaning of this Hebrew verb. It is used in various contexts, including throwing lots or casting out something unwanted. The word appears in stories like Jonah being thrown into the sea.
Definition: 1) to throw, cast, hurl, fling 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to throw, cast, throw away, cast off, shed, cast down 1a2) to cast (lots) (fig) 1b) (Hophal) 1b1) to be thrown, be cast 1b2) to be cast forth or out 1b3) to be cast down 1b4) to be cast (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: adventure, cast (away, down, forth, off, out), hurl, pluck, throw. See also: Genesis 21:15; Nehemiah 9:11; Psalms 2:3.
קַֽרְח֣/וֹ
qerach
H7140
"ice"
N-ms | Suff
Ice or frost, used to describe cold temperatures, like the frost that covered the ground in Exodus, and also rock crystal, a shiny mineral.
Definition: 1) frost, ice, ice crystal 1a) frost (of night) 1b) ice
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: crystal, frost, ice. See also: Genesis 31:40; Job 38:29; Psalms 147:17.
כְ/פִתִּ֑ים
path
H6595
"morsel"
Prep | N-fp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a small piece of food, like a bite of bread. It is used in passages like Genesis and Exodus to describe eating. This word is about sharing a meal.
Definition: fragment, bit, morsel (of bread), piece Also means: pa.tot (פָּתוֹת "morsel" H6595B)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: meat, morsel, piece. See also: Genesis 18:5; 2 Samuel 12:3; Psalms 147:17.
לִ/פְנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
קָ֝רָת֗/וֹ
qârâh
H7135
"cold"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means cold, describing a low temperature. It is used in the book of Job to describe cold weather. The word is used to describe a feeling.
Definition: cold
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: cold. See also: Job 24:7; Psalms 147:17; Proverbs 25:20.
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
יַעֲמֹֽד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
Study Notes — Psalms 147:17
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- Context
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- Psalms 147:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:17
- Sermons on Psalms 147:17
Context — It Is Good to Sing Praises
15He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.
16He spreads the snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes;
17He casts forth His hail like pebbles. Who can withstand His icy blast?
18He sends forth His word and melts them; He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow. 19He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 38:29–30 | From whose womb does the ice emerge? Who gives birth to the frost from heaven, when the waters become hard as stone and the surface of the deep is frozen? |
| 2 | Job 38:22–23 | Have you entered the storehouses of snow or observed the storehouses of hail, which I hold in reserve for times of trouble, for the day of war and battle? |
| 3 | Job 37:9–10 | The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds. By the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen. |
| 4 | Psalms 78:47–48 | He killed their vines with hailstones and their sycamore-figs with sleet. He abandoned their cattle to the hail and their livestock to bolts of lightning. |
| 5 | Exodus 9:23–25 | So Moses stretched out his staff toward heaven, and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning struck the earth. So the LORD rained down hail upon the land of Egypt. The hail fell and the lightning continued flashing through it. The hail was so severe that nothing like it had ever been seen in all the land of Egypt from the time it became a nation. Throughout the land of Egypt, the hail struck down everything in the field, both man and beast; it beat down every plant of the field and stripped every tree. |
| 6 | Joshua 10:11 | As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. |
Psalms 147:17 Summary
Psalms 147:17 is talking about how powerful God is, using the example of hail and icy weather to show His strength. Just like hail can be very destructive, God's power is not to be underestimated, as seen in Job 37:6. This verse helps us remember that God is in control of everything, even the weather, and we can trust Him to take care of us, just like it says in Matthew 6:25-34. By recognizing God's power and majesty, we can have a deeper appreciation for His creation and a stronger faith in His goodness and love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when it says 'He casts forth His hail like pebbles' in Psalms 147:17?
This phrase is describing the power and majesty of God's creation, where He can send hail down from the sky like small stones, demonstrating His control over the natural world, as seen in Job 37:6 and Psalms 148:8.
How can we understand the phrase 'Who can withstand His icy blast'?
This phrase is a rhetorical question emphasizing the overwhelming power of God's creation, particularly in the context of weather phenomena, and is meant to inspire awe and reverence for God's might, as also seen in Jeremiah 10:13 and Psalms 29:3-5.
Is this verse talking about God's judgment or His creation?
While God's judgment can be associated with severe weather in some contexts, Psalms 147:17 is primarily focusing on the wonder and majesty of God's creation, highlighting His power and control over the natural world, similar to what is described in Psalms 104:1-9.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us of God's omnipotence and sovereignty, encouraging us to trust in His power and provision, even in the midst of challenges or uncertainties, as expressed in Romans 8:28 and Matthew 6:25-34.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have personally experienced God's power and majesty in nature, and how have those experiences shaped my faith?
- How does the image of hail being cast forth like pebbles affect my perception of God's strength and control?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of trusting in God's power, as seen in this verse, to the challenges I am currently facing?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of awe and reverence for God's creation, and what practices can help me stay mindful of His presence in the natural world?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:17
He casteth forth his ice like morsels,.... Divided like morsels, as the Targum; cut into pieces, like morsels of bread.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:17
He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:17
His ice; either, 1. Pieces of ice, which God may be said to cast forth, or to cast down, because he sendeth it, and ofttimes suddenly; or, 2. Great hailstones, which are of an icy nature and substance, and which are very properly cast forth or cast down out of the clouds, and that like morsels or fragments, the particles being congealed in them. His cold; the cold which he sometimes sends into the air is so sharp, that it would be intolerable, if men did not defend themselves from it by houses, clothes, fire, &c.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:17
Psalms 147:17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?Ver. 17. He casteth forth his ice like morsels] Or, shivers of bread. It is a witty saying of one from this text: The ice is bread, the rain is drink, the snow is wool, the frost a fire to the earth, causing it inwardly to glow with heat; teaching us what to do for God’ s poor. Who can stand before his cold] Who can endure it, when and where it is extreme especially; as in Russia, Friezeland, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 147:17
(17) Morsels.—Or, crumbs. (Genesis 18:5; Judges 19:5.) Doubtless the allusion is to hail.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:17
Verse 17. He casteth forth his ice] קרחו korcho, (probably hailstones,) like crumbs. Who can stand before his cold?] At particular times the cold in the east is so very intense as to kill man and beast. Jacobus de Vitriaco, one of the writers in the Gesta Dei per Francos, says, that in an expedition in which he was engaged against Mount Tabor, on the 24th of December, the cold was so intense that many of the poor people, and the beasts of burden, died by it. And Albertus Aquensis, another of these writers, speaking of the cold in Judea, says, that thirty of the people who attended Baldwin I. in the mountainous districts near the Dead Sea, were killed by it; and that in that expedition they had to contend with horrible hail and ice, with unheard-of snow and rain. From this we find that the winters are often very severe in Judea; and in such cases as the above, we may well call out, "Who can stand against his cold!"
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:17
17. his ice like morsels] Hail, like fragments or crumbs of bread.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:17
He casteth forth his ice like morsels - The word rendered morsels means properly a bit, a crumb, as of bread, Genesis 18:5; Judges 19:5.
Sermons on Psalms 147:17
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The Falling Rain and the Budding Earth by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the powerful analogy between the rain and snow from heaven and the word of God, emphasizing that just as the rain and snow water the earth and make it brin |
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God's Goal for You by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a life filled with God's love. He highlights the historical context of slavery and how some individuals would willi |
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Suffering by Ralph Shallis | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Job and the revelation of God's greatness in nature. He highlights various verses where God questions Job about his understandin |
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Our Great Opportunities by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the treasures found in the midst of trials, emphasizing that difficult situations are opportunities for God to prove His love to us. He encourages |
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Rekindling Holy Fire by Ralph Sexton | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful testimony of a man named Harold who was paralyzed but found joy and purpose in his life through his faith in God. Despite his physica |
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Testimonies From Asia Harvest 05 by Paul Hattaway | In the video, the eyewitnesses describe the arrival of Major Thomas to the village of Sendinu. The villagers were instructed to greet him by shaking his hand and singing hymns as t |
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Joshua Leading the People in God's Victory by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of fully yielding to the Lord as the divine Commander in our battles, just as Joshua did before the first battle at Jericho. Joshua's encoun |