King James Version
Psalms 97:4 in the King James Version says “His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 97 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.”
Psalms 97:4 · KJV
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. habitation: or, establishment
A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“the world”
H8398the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as babylonia,
“saw”
H7200to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
“and trembled”
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
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