Psalms 18:13
Psalms 18:13 in Multiple Translations
The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded— hailstones and coals of fire.
The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire.
Jehovah also thundered in the heavens, And the Most High uttered his voice, Hailstones and coals of fire.
The Lord made thunder in the heavens, and the voice of the Highest was sounding out: a rain of ice and fire.
The Lord thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High sounded among the hailstones and burning coals.
The Lord also thundred in the heauen, and the Highest gaue his voyce, haylestones and coales of fire.
And thunder in the heavens doth Jehovah, And the Most High giveth forth His voice, Hail and coals of fire.
The LORD also thundered in the sky. The Most High uttered his voice: hailstones and coals of fire.
The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire.
Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:
Then Yahweh spoke in a loud voice from the sky, and his enemies heard his voice that sounded like thunder.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 18:13
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Psalms 18:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/נֹּ֗גַהּ
נֶ֫גְדּ֥/וֹ
עָבָ֥י/ו
עָבְר֑וּ
בָּ֝רָ֗ד
וְ/גַֽחֲלֵי
אֵֽשׁ
מִ/נֹּ֗גַהּ
nôgahh
H5051
brightness
Prep | N-fs
נֶ֫גְדּ֥/וֹ
neged
H5048
before
Prep | Suff
עָבָ֥י/ו
ʻâb
H5645
cloud
N-cp | Suff
עָבְר֑וּ
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בָּ֝רָ֗ד
bârâd
H1259
hail
N-ms
וְ/גַֽחֲלֵי
gechel
H1513
coal
Conj | N-cp
אֵֽשׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 18:13
מִ/נֹּ֗גַהּ
nôgahh
H5051
"brightness"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to brightness or brilliancy, like the shining of the sun, and is used in Ezekiel 8:2 to describe a brilliant light that looks like a man.
Definition: brightness Aramaic equivalent: no.gah (נֹ֫גַהּ "daylight" H5053)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: bright(-ness), light, (clear) shining. See also: 2 Samuel 22:13; Ezekiel 1:4; Psalms 18:13.
נֶ֫גְדּ֥/וֹ
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep | Suff
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
עָבָ֥י/ו
ʻâb
H5645
"cloud"
N-cp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a dark cloud or a thicket, often used to describe a place of refuge or a sign of God's presence, as seen in 2 Chronicles 4:17. It can also refer to a cloudy or thick atmosphere. The word is used to describe natural phenomena and is found in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) darkness, cloud, thicket 1a) dark cloud 1b) cloud mass 1c) thicket (as refuge)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: clay, (thick) cloud, [idiom] thick, thicket. Compare H5672 (עֲבִי). See also: Exodus 19:9; Psalms 18:13; Psalms 18:12.
עָבְר֑וּ
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
בָּ֝רָ֗ד
bârâd
H1259
"hail"
N-ms
Hail is a sign of God's judgment in the Bible, with hailstones sometimes used as a symbol of His power. It appears in stories of destruction and chaos.
Definition: 1) hail 1a) of God's judgment (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: hail(stones). See also: Exodus 9:18; Exodus 10:15; Psalms 18:13.
וְ/גַֽחֲלֵי
gechel
H1513
"coal"
Conj | N-cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a burning coal or hot ember, often used to describe intense heat or purification. It appears in various contexts, including Isaiah and Ezekiel. The word symbolizes refinement and cleansing.
Definition: coal, burning coal, coals of fire, hot coals
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: (burning) coal. See also: Leviticus 16:12; Psalms 140:11; Psalms 18:9.
אֵֽשׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 18:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 18:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 18:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:13
- Sermons on Psalms 18:13
Context — The LORD Is My Rock
11He made darkness His hiding place, and storm clouds a canopy around Him.
12From the brightness of His presence His clouds advanced— hailstones and coals of fire.
13The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded— hailstones and coals of fire.
14He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. 15The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed, at Your rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of Your nostrils.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 104:7 | At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away— |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 7:10 | As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. |
| 3 | Psalms 140:10 | May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry pits, never to rise again. |
| 4 | Psalms 29:3–4 | The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. |
| 5 | Revelation 8:5 | Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, and rumblings, and flashes of lightning, and an earthquake. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 10:5 | The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks. |
| 7 | Revelation 19:6 | And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. |
| 8 | Revelation 4:5 | From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven Spirits of God. |
| 9 | Habakkuk 3:5 | Plague went before Him, and fever followed in His steps. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 32:24 | They will be wasted from hunger and ravaged by pestilence and bitter plague; I will send the fangs of wild beasts against them, with the venom of vipers that slither in the dust. |
Psalms 18:13 Summary
This verse, Psalms 18:13, tells us that God's voice is powerful and can be heard from heaven, accompanied by hailstones and coals of fire, which are symbols of His judgment and power. Just like in Exodus 9:13-35, where God sent hail and fire upon Egypt, God's voice and actions are a demonstration of His authority over all creation. The phrase 'the voice of the Most High resounded' reminds us that God is sovereign and deserves our worship and obedience, as seen in Psalms 83:18. By recognizing God's thunderous voice and powerful actions, we can trust in His protection and deliverance, just like David did in Psalms 18:1-3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the LORD to thunder from heaven?
This phrase indicates God's powerful and authoritative voice, which can be both creative and judgmental, as seen in Psalms 29:3-5 and Job 37:5.
Why are hailstones and coals of fire mentioned together in this verse?
Hailstones and coals of fire represent God's judgment and power, similar to the plagues God sent upon Egypt in Exodus 9:13-35, where hail and fire rained down from heaven.
What is the significance of the phrase 'the voice of the Most High resounded'?
This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and supreme authority, echoing the declaration in Psalms 83:18 that the LORD is the Most High over all the earth, and His voice is a call to both worship and obedience.
How does this verse relate to God's protection and deliverance?
This verse is part of a larger psalm where David expresses his trust in God's deliverance, as seen in Psalms 18:1-3, where David declares his love for God, who is his rock, salvation, and refuge.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of God thundering from heaven evoke in my heart and mind, and how should I respond to this display of power?
- In what ways can I apply the concept of God's thunderous voice to my own life, recognizing His authority and power?
- How does the combination of hailstones and coals of fire in this verse impact my understanding of God's judgment and mercy, as seen in other parts of Scripture like Deuteronomy 32:22-25?
- What role does the 'voice of the Most High' play in my personal worship and obedience to God, and how can I prioritize listening to His voice in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:13
The Lord also thundered in the heavens,.... By his apostles and ministers, some of which were Boanergeses, sons of thunder, whose ministry was useful to shake the consciences of men, and bring them
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:13
The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:13
The Lord also thundered, to wit, against my adversaries. Thunder is a sign of God’ s anger, 7:10. His voice, i.e. thunder, oft so called. The same thing expressed in other words.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:13
Psalms 18:13 The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail [stones] and coals of fire.Ver. 13. The Lord also thundered in the heavens] Quasi pro classico, et auspicio proelii ineundi.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:13
(13) In the heavens.—The version in Samuel is from the heavens,” which is better. For the thunder as God’s voice see Psalms 29:3, and Note.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 18:13
Verse 13. The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice] And then followed the hail and coals of fire. The former verse mentioned the lightning, with its effects; this gives us the report of the thunder, and the increasing storm of hail and fire that attended it. Some think the words hail-stones and coals of fire are entered here by some careless transcribers from the preceding verse; and it is true that they are wanting in the Septuagint and the Arabic, in the parallel place in 2 Samuel, and in five of Kennicott's and De Rossi's MSS. I should rather, with Bishop Horsley, suppose them to be an interpolation in the preceding verse: or in that to have been borrowed from this; for this most certainly is their true place.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:13
13. and the Highest &c.] R.V., and the Most High uttered his voice. The Most High is the title of God as the Supreme Ruler of the Universe. See Psalms 7:17; and Appendix, Note II. Thunder is the voice of God. See Psalms 29:3; Job 37:2-5. The words hailstones and coals of fire have no proper grammatical construction, and are wanting in the LXX and in 2 Sam. They seem to have been added here from Psalms 18:12 by an error of transcription.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:13
The Lord also thundered in the heavens - Thunder is often in the Scriptures described as the voice of God.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:13
13. The Lord also thundered… Highest gave his voice—This was the word of command to the elements to discharge their burden of wrath upon his enemies. Hail… and coals of fire—The allusion is to Exodus 9:24; Joshua 10:11.
Sermons on Psalms 18:13
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In the Midst of a Miracle by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that we may be in the midst of a miracle without realizing it, as we often feel discouraged when we see no evidence of God's work. He draws from Psalm 18 |
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Spiritual Warfare - 5 "Our Position in Christ" by Jim Logan | In this sermon, the speaker shares various experiences and encounters with spiritual forces of darkness. He emphasizes the importance of prayer and rebuking these forces in the nam |
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Taking Back Your Song in the Night by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude and praise to Jesus. They emphasize the importance of thanking and praising God. The speaker then shares a personal story |
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(Pdf Book) How to Find God's Will by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes the significance of understanding and following God's will, asserting that it is a believer's privilege and responsibility. He shares his personal journey of |
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Only One Voice Matters in Your Storm by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of listening to the voice of God in the midst of life's storms. It draws parallels to the story of Paul in Acts 27, highlighting the need to p |
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Psalm 29 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the mighty voice of Jehovah, which is heard in the storms of nature, the outgoings of grace, and the terrors of the dissolving world, calling for our ears |
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The Voice of God by John Follette | John Follette delves into Genesis 3:8, exploring the profound encounter of Adam and Eve hearing the 'voice of the Lord God walking' in the garden. He emphasizes the spiritual signi |