King James Version
psalm 147:17 in the King James Version says “He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?” — study this verse from psalm chapter 147 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?”
psalm 147:17 · KJV
He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. his word: Heb. his words
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