Psalms 147:18
What does Psalms 147:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 147:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949At the outgoing of his word, the ice is turned to water; when he sends out his wind, there is a flowing of waters.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862He sendeth forth His word and melteth them, He causeth His wind to blow--the waters flow.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He sendeth his word, and melteth them; he causeth his wind to blow — the waters flow.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 33:9
For he spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
- Job 37:17
How thy garments are warm, When the earth is still by reason of the southwind?
- Psalms 147:15
He sendeth out his commandment upon earth; His word runneth very swiftly.
- Job 6:16
Which are black by reason of the ice, And wherein the snow hideth itself:
- Psalms 107:20
He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth them from their destructions.
- Job 37:10
By the breath of God ice is given; And the breadth of the waters is straitened.
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