King James Version
Psalms 29:8 in the King James Version says “The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.”
Psalms 29:8 · KJV
He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire. divideth: Heb. cutteth out
The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. to calve: or, to be in pain doth: or, every whit of it uttereth, etc
The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.
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“of the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“shaketh”
H2342properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e., (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; fi
“the wilderness”
H4057a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert
“shaketh”
H2342properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e., (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; fi
“of the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“the wilderness”
H4057a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert
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