Psalms 18:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God's response to the cry is shown through cosmic upheaval—the earth itself trembles.
The Context of Psalms 18:7
The first signs of God's answer: cosmic disturbance as a sign of his power and protective anger.
What Does Psalms 18:7 Mean?
When God moves in response to the psalmist's cry, creation itself reacts. Earthquakes, shaken mountains—these are not metaphors but the literal power of God's presence and anger at what threatens his servant. The cosmos obeys him; enemies cannot stand.
'Because he was wroth' shows God's righteous indignation at the persecution of the faithful. This is not petty anger but holy response to injustice. The physical cosmos becomes the visible sign of God's intervention.
Psalms 18:7 in the Original Language
wroth (קָצַף, qatsap) — to burn with anger, often God's righteous judgment against wrongdoing. Indicates God's active, protective response to injustice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 18:7
What does Psalms 18:7 mean?
God's response to the cry is shown through cosmic upheaval—the earth itself trembles.
What is the context of Psalms 18:7?
The first signs of God's answer: cosmic disturbance as a sign of his power and protective anger.