Psalms 147:18
Psalms 147:18 in Multiple Translations
He sends forth His word and melts them; He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow.
He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
At the outgoing of his word, the ice is turned to water; when he sends out his wind, there is a flowing of waters.
Then he sends out his command and it melts; he blows on it and the water flows.
He sendeth his worde and melteth them: he causeth his winde to blowe, and the waters flowe.
He sendeth forth His word and melteth them, He causeth His wind to blow — the waters flow.
He sends out his word, and melts them. He causes his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
But he commands the wind to blow, and it blows. Then the hail melts and the water flows into the streams.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 147:18
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Psalms 147:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִשְׁלַ֣ח
דְּבָר֣/וֹ
וְ/יַמְסֵ֑/ם
יַשֵּׁ֥ב
ר֝וּח֗/וֹ
יִזְּלוּ
מָֽיִם
יִשְׁלַ֣ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
דְּבָר֣/וֹ
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms | Suff
וְ/יַמְסֵ֑/ם
mâçâh
H4529
to liquefy
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
יַשֵּׁ֥ב
nâshab
H5380
to blow
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
ר֝וּח֗/וֹ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs | Suff
יִזְּלוּ
nâzal
H5140
to flow
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
מָֽיִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 147:18
יִשְׁלַ֣ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
דְּבָר֣/וֹ
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
וְ/יַמְסֵ֑/ם
mâçâh
H4529
"to liquefy"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To melt or dissolve, like ice turning into water, as seen in Psalm 107:26 where the strong winds made the ships melt away in fear.
Definition: 1) to melt, dissolve, be liquefied 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to melt, cause to dissolve, consume, cause to vanish 1a2) to intimidate (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: make to consume away, (make to) melt, water. See also: Joshua 14:8; Psalms 39:12; Psalms 6:7.
יַשֵּׁ֥ב
nâshab
H5380
"to blow"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To blow means to disperse or drive away, like a strong wind. This verb is used in the Bible to describe God's power and control over nature. It can also mean to scatter or spread out.
Definition: 1) to blow 1a) (Qal) to blow 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to blow 1b2) to disperse, to drive away
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) blow, drive away. See also: Genesis 15:11; Psalms 147:18; Isaiah 40:7.
ר֝וּח֗/וֹ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
יִזְּלוּ
nâzal
H5140
"to flow"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to flow or drip, like a stream or flood, and is used to describe the movement of water. It appears in descriptions of natural wonders, like rivers and waterfalls. In the Bible, it is used in Isaiah 44:3 to describe God's blessings flowing like a river.
Definition: 1) to flow, distil, flow forth or down, trickle, drop 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to flow 1a1a) streams, floods (participle) 1a2) to distil 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to flow
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: distil, drop, flood, (cause to) flow(-ing), gush out, melt, pour (down), running water, stream. See also: Exodus 15:8; Proverbs 5:15; Psalms 78:16.
מָֽיִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
Study Notes — Psalms 147:18
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- Psalms 147:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:18
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:18
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:18
- Sermons on Psalms 147:18
Context — It Is Good to Sing Praises
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. 20He has done this for no other nation; they do not know His judgments. Hallelujah!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 147:15 | He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly. |
| 2 | Psalms 33:9 | For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. |
| 3 | Job 37:10 | By the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen. |
| 4 | Job 6:16–17 | darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow, but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat. |
| 5 | Psalms 107:20 | He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit. |
| 6 | Job 37:17 | You whose clothes get hot when the land lies hushed under the south wind, |
Psalms 147:18 Summary
[Psalms 147:18 tells us that God has the power to melt and thaw the things He has created, simply by speaking or commanding it. This shows us that God is in control of all things, including the natural world. Just like God can melt snow and ice, He can also bring change and transformation to our lives, as we see in (Romans 8:28) where it says that God works all things together for good. By trusting in God's power and control, we can have confidence and hope in His plan for our lives, just as it is written in (Jeremiah 29:11) that God has plans to prosper us and give us hope for a future.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by 'He sends forth His word and melts them' in Psalms 147:18?
This phrase refers to God's power to melt or thaw the frozen things He has created, such as snow and ice, by simply speaking or commanding it, as seen in Psalms 33:9 where it says 'For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.'
How does God 'unleash His winds, and the waters flow'?
This is a demonstration of God's control over nature, where He can command the winds to blow, causing the ice to melt and the waters to flow, similar to what is described in Job 37:9-10 where God's power over the weather is showcased.
What is the significance of God's word in this verse?
God's word has the power to bring about change and transformation, as seen in Psalms 147:18, and is a reminder of His sovereignty and authority over all creation, as stated in Hebrews 1:3 where it says that God upholds all things by the word of His power.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us that God is in control of all things, including the natural world, and that His word has the power to bring about change and transformation in our lives, just as it does in the world around us, as seen in Romans 8:28 where it says that God works all things together for good.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's power and control over nature in my own life?
- How can I apply the truth of God's sovereign word to my daily circumstances and challenges?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust in God's power and control, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- In what ways can I use the truth of Psalms 147:18 to bring comfort and hope to those around me who may be struggling?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 147:18
He sendeth out his word, and melteth them,.... The snow, the hoar frost, and ice: this he does by a word of his, who can freeze the earth and waters, and thaw them at his pleasure; by ordering the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 147:18
He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow (and) the waters flow - a warm wind, which causes a thaw.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 147:18
His wind; the southern or some other warm wind sent with commission to dissolve the ice. The waters flow; the rivers return to their course which before were bound up by, or tuned into, ice.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 147:18
Psalms 147:18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, [and] the waters flow.Ver. 18. He sendeth out his word, and melteth them] See Psalms 147:15. Of the force of God’ s word of command are given all the former instances, he can as easily melt the hardest heart by his Word, made effectual to such a purpose by his Holy Spirit. If that wind do but blow, the waters of penitent tears will soon flow, as in Josiah, 2 Chronicles 34:27. See Zechariah 12:10.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 147:18
Verse 18. He sendeth out his word] He gives a command: the south wind blows; the thaw takes place; and the ice and snow being liquefied, the waters flow, where before they were bound up by the ice.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 147:18
12–20. Zion is summoned to praise Jehovah for the blessings of peace and prosperity. The Lord of Nature is He Who has endowed Israel with unique privileges.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 147:18
He sendeth out his word - He commands: or, he speaks. And melteth them - Melts the snow and the ice. Compare the notes at Job 37:10-12 : “By the breath of God frost is given,” etc.
Sermons on Psalms 147:18
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Not All Storms Are Bad by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe preaches on the powerful imagery in Psalms 18:7-15, illustrating how God works when He comes to the aid of His children. These verses depict God as the Creator and D |
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Divine Enlargement and Spiritual Obedience by J.C. Philpot | Joseph Philpot preaches on the connection between God's precepts and promises, emphasizing the need for divine assistance to fulfill God's commands. He explains the significance of |
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Revival and Prayer by Michael Haykin | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power and sovereignty of God over the world and its elements. He highlights the limitations of human beings and our dependence on God for |
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The Singular Origin of a Christian Man by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses the concept of man as God's workmanship, both in the initial creation and in the process of being created anew. The speaker emphasizes the marvels o |
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Seeking His Preeminence - Part 2 by Lehman Strauss | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to the word of God. He shares a personal anecdote about his hearing checkup and how it reminded him of the signi |
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Pilgrims Problems No. 11 Evolution by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher expresses gratitude for Jesus coming to earth and dying for humanity's sins. He also expresses anticipation for Jesus' second coming and the redemption |
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Deep Calleth Unto Deep by John Follette | John Wright Follette preaches about the deep calling unto deep, exploring the profound depths of the human heart's need for God and the corresponding supply found in the great hear |