Psalms 89:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God has defeated the chaos-monster Rahab and scattered His enemies with His mighty power.
The Context of Psalms 89:10
Illustrating God's total victory over both supernatural chaos and earthly adversaries.
What Does Psalms 89:10 Mean?
Rahab is a mythological sea-monster, mentioned elsewhere in Scripture as representing chaos opposed to creation. Breaking Rahab is a poetic way of saying God has conquered chaos itself and demonstrated absolute creative power.
The scattering of enemies with God's strong arm moves from cosmic battle to the historical arena: God's power that subdues chaos also defeats those who oppose Him. His arm—His active strength—is the instrument of His dominion.
Psalms 89:10 in the Original Language
Rahab (רַהַב), 'Rahab' — a chaos-monster in ancient Near Eastern mythology, destroyed by God as a symbol of His creative and redemptive power.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 89:10
What does Psalms 89:10 mean?
God has defeated the chaos-monster Rahab and scattered His enemies with His mighty power.
What is the context of Psalms 89:10?
Illustrating God's total victory over both supernatural chaos and earthly adversaries.