King James Version
Psalms 104:32 in the King James Version says “He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 104 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.”
Psalms 104:32 · KJV
Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.
The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works. endure: Heb. be
He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.
I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He looketh”
H5027to scan, i.e., look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
“he toucheth”
H5060properly, to touch, i.e., lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive
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