Psalms 147:16 Meaning and Explanation
“He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Lord gives snow and frost, displaying his power over winter.
The Context of Psalms 147:16
God displays his power through command of winter phenomena.
What Does Psalms 147:16 Mean?
These verses focus on God's mastery of weather and climate, continuing the natural world imagery. Snow like wool and hoarfrost like ashes are visual comparisons that emphasize the Lord's creative artistry. Wool is soft and plentiful; ashes are light and scattered. Both images convey how the Lord covers the earth with these phenomena.
The comparison to wool and ashes is not random but chosen for similarity—both are materials light enough to be given or scattered. Yet both have weight and presence. The Lord doesn't merely allow these natural events but gives and scatters them, positioning him as active agent even in meteorological phenomena.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 147:16
What does Psalms 147:16 mean?
The Lord gives snow and frost, displaying his power over winter.
What is the context of Psalms 147:16?
God displays his power through command of winter phenomena.