2 Samuel 22:16
2 Samuel 22:16 Meaning and Explanation
“And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.”
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Read Full Chapter →At God's rebuke the sea floor and the foundations of the world are laid bare.
What Does 2 Samuel 22:16 Mean?
God's power reaches the very bottom of creation. At His rebuke the channels of the sea are exposed and the foundations of the world laid bare, as if a single breath from Him pulled back the waters. The flood that swallowed David is rolled away to the seabed.
This recalls the parting of the sea when God first redeemed His people. The One who once made a path through the deep does it again for David. No depth lies beyond His reach; the foundations of the world are His to uncover, and the waters obey His breath.
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What does 2 Samuel 22:16 mean?
At God's rebuke the sea floor and the foundations of the world are laid bare.