Psalms 95:5
Psalms 95:5 Meaning and Explanation
“The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 95:5
God as creator of the world.
What Does Psalms 95:5 Mean?
Building on the previous verse, this explicitly attributes creation of the world's major features to God. The active verbs—'made' and 'formed'—emphasize God's direct creative action.
The pairing of sea and dry land recalls the creation account and establishes God as the originating source of all material reality, reinforcing the grounds for worship.
Psalms 95:5 in the Original Language
yatsar (יָצַר), 'formed' — to shape or fashion, implying intentional design and purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 95:5
What does Psalms 95:5 mean?
God created the sea and formed the land.
What is the context of Psalms 95:5?
God as creator of the world.