Psalms 114:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The earth is summoned to tremble in reverent response to God's presence and identity.
The Context of Psalms 114:7
The revelation arrives: the cause of all the previous miracles is the presence of the Lord among His covenant people.
What Does Psalms 114:7 Mean?
Now the psalmist commands the earth itself to tremble, revealing that the previous manifestations were responses to God's presence. The repetition—'presence of the Lord' and 'presence of the God of Jacob'—intensifies the emphasis on proximity and power. The God of Jacob, the God of the covenant, is here among His people.
The call to trembling conveys both fear and reverence. Creation's appropriate response to God's presence is not indifference but recognition of His authority and majesty. This is not mere natural convulsion but reverent acknowledgment of the divine.
Psalms 114:7 in the Original Language
chîyl (חִיל), 'tremble'—to writhe or twist in pain or fear, but here expressing creation's reverent response to divine proximity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 114:7
What does Psalms 114:7 mean?
The earth is summoned to tremble in reverent response to God's presence and identity.
What is the context of Psalms 114:7?
The revelation arrives: the cause of all the previous miracles is the presence of the Lord among His covenant people.