Psalm 93:4
New International Version
Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea— the LORD on high is mighty.

New Living Translation
But mightier than the violent raging of the seas, mightier than the breakers on the shore— the LORD above is mightier than these!

English Standard Version
Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the LORD on high is mighty!

Berean Standard Bible
Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.

King James Bible
The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.

New King James Version
The LORD on high is mightier Than the noise of many waters, Than the mighty waves of the sea.

New American Standard Bible
More than the sounds of many waters, Than the mighty breakers of the sea, The LORD on high is mighty.

NASB 1995
More than the sounds of many waters, Than the mighty breakers of the sea, The LORD on high is mighty.

NASB 1977
More than the sounds of many waters, Than the mighty breakers of the sea, The LORD on high is mighty.

Legacy Standard Bible
More than the voices of many waters, Than the mighty breakers of the sea, Yahweh on high is mighty.

Amplified Bible
More than the sounds of many waters, More than the mighty breakers of the sea, The LORD on high is mighty.

Christian Standard Bible
Greater than the roar of a huge torrent — the mighty breakers of the sea — the LORD on high is majestic.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Greater than the roar of many waters— the mighty breakers of the sea— the LORD on high is majestic.

American Standard Version
Above the voices of many waters, The mighty breakers of the sea, Jehovah on high is mighty.

Contemporary English Version
Its mighty waves are majestic, but you are even more majestic, and you rule over all.

English Revised Version
Above the voices of many waters, the mighty breakers of the sea, the LORD on high is mighty.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD above is mighty- mightier than the sound of raging water, mightier than the foaming waves of the sea.

Good News Translation
The LORD rules supreme in heaven, greater than the roar of the ocean, more powerful than the waves of the sea.

International Standard Version
More than the sound of surging waters— the majestic waves of the sea— the LORD on high is majestic.

Majority Standard Bible
Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.

NET Bible
Above the sound of the surging water, and the mighty waves of the sea, the LORD sits enthroned in majesty.

New Heart English Bible
More majestic than the sounds of many waters, more majestic than the breakers of the sea, the LORD on high is majestic.

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yes, than the mighty waves of the sea.

World English Bible
Above the voices of many waters, the mighty breakers of the sea, Yahweh on high is mighty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Mightier than the voices of many mighty waters, breakers of a sea, "" [Is] YHWH on high,

Young's Literal Translation
Than the voices of many mighty waters, Breakers of a sea, mighty on high is Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah on high is great above the voices of many waters, the mighty breakers of the sea.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
with the noise of many waters. Wonderful are the surges of the sea: wonderful is the Lord on high.

Catholic Public Domain Version
before the noise of many waters. Wondrous are the surges of the sea; wondrous is the Lord on high.

New American Bible
More powerful than the roar of many waters, more powerful than the breakers of the sea, powerful in the heavens is the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters, more majestic than the waves of the sea, majestic on high is the LORD!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The storms of the sea are stronger than the voice of many waters; LORD JEHOVAH is glorious in the high places!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Above the voices of many waters, The mighty breakers of the sea, The LORD on high is mighty.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
at the voices of many waters: the billows of the sea are wonderful: the Lord is wonderful in high places.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Reigns!
3The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. 4Above the roar of many waters— the mighty breakers of the sea— the LORD on high is majestic. 5Your testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, for all the days to come.…

Cross References
Isaiah 51:15
For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name.

Jeremiah 31:35
Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name:

Job 38:11
and I declared: ‘You may come this far, but no farther; here your proud waves must stop’?

Nahum 1:4
He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts.

Exodus 15:8
At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea.

Psalm 65:7
You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.

Psalm 89:9
You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.

Psalm 107:29
He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed.

Proverbs 8:29
when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth.

Isaiah 17:12-13
Alas, the tumult of many peoples; they rage like the roaring seas and clamoring nations; they rumble like the crashing of mighty waters. / The nations rage like the rush of many waters. He rebukes them, and they flee far away, driven before the wind like chaff on the hills, like tumbleweeds before a gale.

Matthew 8:26-27
“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

Mark 4:39-41
Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” / Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

Luke 8:24-25
The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”

John 6:18-21
A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. / When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” ...

Revelation 10:2
He held in his hand a small scroll, which lay open. He placed his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land.


Treasury of Scripture

The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yes, than the mighty waves of the sea.

mightier

Psalm 65:7
Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.

Psalm 89:6,9
For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? …

Psalm 114:3-5
The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back…

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Psalm 93
1. The majesty, stability, power, and holiness of Christ's kingdom.














Mightier
The word "mightier" in this verse emphasizes the supreme power and strength of God. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "adir," which conveys a sense of majesty and overwhelming strength. This term is often used in the Old Testament to describe God's unmatched power and authority over all creation. In a historical context, the ancient Israelites would have understood this as a direct comparison to the mighty forces of nature and the powerful empires surrounding them. God's might is not just a physical strength but a sovereign authority that surpasses all earthly powers.

than the roar
The phrase "than the roar" evokes the imagery of a powerful and tumultuous sound, akin to the crashing of waves or the rumbling of thunder. In Hebrew, the word "hamon" is used, which can refer to a loud noise or tumult. This imagery is significant as it draws a parallel between the chaotic and often frightening sounds of nature and the calming, sovereign presence of God. The Israelites, familiar with the unpredictable and sometimes destructive forces of nature, would find comfort in knowing that God's power is greater than any natural phenomenon.

of many waters
"Of many waters" refers to the vast and often overwhelming presence of large bodies of water, such as seas or oceans. In the ancient Near Eastern context, water was often seen as a symbol of chaos and disorder. The Hebrew word "mayim" is used here, which can denote both literal waters and metaphorical chaos. By stating that God is mightier than "many waters," the psalmist is affirming God's control over chaos and His ability to bring order and peace. This would have been particularly reassuring to a people who lived in a region where water could be both a source of life and a threat.

the mighty breakers
The term "the mighty breakers" refers to the powerful and relentless waves that crash upon the shore. The Hebrew word "mishbar" is used, which specifically denotes the breaking waves of the sea. This imagery highlights the unstoppable and formidable nature of these waves, which can erode even the strongest of structures over time. By comparing God's might to these "mighty breakers," the psalmist underscores the idea that God's power is not only greater but also more enduring and steadfast than the most persistent forces of nature.

of the sea
The phrase "of the sea" situates the imagery within the context of the vast and seemingly infinite ocean. In biblical times, the sea was often viewed as a symbol of mystery and the unknown, a place where human control was limited. The Hebrew word "yam" is used, which can refer to any large body of water. By asserting that God is mightier than the sea, the psalmist is proclaiming God's dominion over the entire created order, including the most mysterious and untamable parts of it. This serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty and the peace that comes from trusting in His ultimate authority.

(4) Sea.--Whether this description of a raging sea is to be taken literally, or as emblematic of war and its horrors, is doubtful.

Verse 4. - The Lord on high (comp. Psalm 92:8) is mightier than the noise of many waters; literally, than the voices of many waters (comp. ver. 3). As the waters represent angry nations, the poet speaks not only of their "noise," but of their "voices." Yea, than the mighty waves of the sea; or, "the glorious breakers of ocean" (so Kay; and comp. Exodus 15:10).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Above the roar
מִקֹּל֨וֹת ׀ (miq·qō·lō·wṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of many
רַבִּ֗ים (rab·bîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

waters—
מַ֤יִם (ma·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

the mighty
אַדִּירִ֣ים (’ad·dî·rîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 117: Wide, large, powerful

breakers
מִשְׁבְּרֵי־ (miš·bə·rê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4867: A breaker (of the sea)

of the sea—
יָ֑ם (yām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

the LORD
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

on high
בַּמָּר֣וֹם (bam·mā·rō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4791: Altitude

is majestic.
אַדִּ֖יר (’ad·dîr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 117: Wide, large, powerful


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