King James Version
What Does Psalms 104:1 Mean?
“Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.”
Context
1
Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.
2
Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
3
Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(1-4) First and second days of Creation. Instead, however, of describing the *creation *of light, the poet makes a sublime approach to his theme by treating it as a symbol of the Divine majesty. It is the vesture of God, the tremulous curtain of His tent, whose supporting beams are based, not on the earth, but on those cloud-masses which form an upper ocean. This curtain is then, as it were, drawn aside for the exit of the Monarch attended by His throng of winged messengers.
(1) **Clothed.**—For the same metaphor see Psalm 93:1.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 104:1 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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