New International Versionhe who looks at the earth, and it trembles, who touches the mountains, and they smoke.
New Living TranslationThe earth trembles at his glance; the mountains smoke at his touch.
English Standard Versionwho looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke!
Berean Standard BibleHe looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smolder.
King James BibleHe looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.
New King James VersionHe looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the hills, and they smoke.
New American Standard BibleHe looks at the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smoke.
NASB 1995He looks at the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smoke.
NASB 1977He looks at the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smoke.
Legacy Standard BibleHe looks at the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smoke.
Amplified BibleHe looks at the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smoke.
Christian Standard BibleHe looks at the earth, and it trembles; he touches the mountains, and they pour out smoke.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHe looks at the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they pour out smoke.
American Standard VersionWho looketh on the earth, and it trembleth; He toucheth the mountains, and they smoke.
Contemporary English VersionYou look at the earth, and it trembles. You touch the mountains, and smoke goes up.
English Revised VersionWho looketh on the earth, and it trembleth; he toucheth the mountains, and they smoke.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHe looks at the earth, and it trembles. He touches the mountains, and they smoke.
Good News TranslationHe looks at the earth, and it trembles; he touches the mountains, and they pour out smoke.
International Standard VersionHe looks at the earth and it shakes; he touches the mountains and they smoke.
NET BibleHe looks down on the earth and it shakes; he touches the mountains and they start to smolder.
New Heart English BibleHe looks at the earth, and it trembles. He touches the mountains, and they smoke.
Webster's Bible TranslationHe looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smolder.
World English BibleHe looks at the earth, and it trembles. He touches the mountains, and they smoke. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho is looking to earth, and it trembles, "" He comes against hills, and they smoke.
Young's Literal Translation Who is looking to earth, and it trembleth, He cometh against hills, and they smoke.
Smith's Literal TranslationLooking upon the earth and it will tremble: he will touch up the mountains and they will smoke. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe looketh upon the earth, and maketh it tremble: he toucheth the mountains, and they smoke.
Catholic Public Domain VersionHe considers the earth, and he makes it tremble. He touches the mountains, and they smoke.
New American Bible Who looks at the earth and it trembles, touches the mountains and they smoke!
New Revised Standard Version who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible He looks on the earth, and it trembles; he rebukes the hills, and they smoke.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For he looks at the earth and it quakes and he rebukes the mountains and they smoke!OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917 Who looketh on the earth, and it trembleth; He toucheth the mountains, and they smoke.
Brenton Septuagint Translation who looks upon the earth, and makes it tremble; who touches the mountains, and they smoke.
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Context How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!… 31May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works. 32He lookson the earth,and it trembles;He touchesthe mountains,and they smolder.33I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.…
Cross References Isaiah 64:1-3If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, / as fire kindles the brushwood and causes the water to boil, to make Your name known to Your enemies, so that the nations will tremble at Your presence! / When You did awesome works that we did not expect, You came down, and the mountains trembled at Your presence.
Nahum 1:5-6The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. / Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him.
Amos 9:5-6The Lord GOD of Hosts, He who touches the earth and it melts, and all its dwellers mourn—all the land rises like the Nile, then sinks like the river of Egypt— / He builds His upper rooms in the heavens and founds His vault upon the earth. He summons the waters of the sea and pours them over the face of the earth. The LORD is His name.
Habakkuk 3:6-10He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains crumbled; the perpetual hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting. / I saw the tents of Cushan in distress; the curtains of Midian were trembling. / Were You angry at the rivers, O LORD? Was Your wrath against the streams? Did You rage against the sea when You rode on Your horses, on Your chariots of salvation? ...
Exodus 19:18Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently.
Judges 5:4-5O LORD, when You went out from Seir, when You marched from the land of Edom, the earth trembled, the heavens poured out rain, and the clouds poured down water. / The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel.
Psalm 97:4-5His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. / The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.
Psalm 18:7Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger.
Psalm 77:18Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.
Isaiah 2:19-21Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. / In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship. / They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.
Revelation 6:12-14And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, / and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. / The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.
Revelation 16:18-20And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake. / The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath. / Then every island fled, and no mountain could be found.
Matthew 24:29Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’
Hebrews 12:26-27At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” / The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain.
2 Peter 3:10-12But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. / Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness / as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.
Treasury of Scripture He looks on the earth, and it trembles: he touches the hills, and they smoke. looketh Psalm 77:16 The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths also were troubled. Psalm 97:4,5 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled… Psalm 114:7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob; he toucheth Psalm 50:3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. Psalm 144:5 Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. Exodus 19:18 And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly. Jump to Previous EarthHillsLooksMountainsShakingSmokeTouchTouchesTouchethTremblesTremblethJump to Next EarthHillsLooksMountainsShakingSmokeTouchTouchesTouchethTremblesTremblethPsalm 104 1.A meditation upon the mighty power7.And wonderful providence of God31.God's glory is eternal33.The prophet vows perpetually to praise GodHe looks on the earth, and it trembles;This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and power of God over creation. The trembling of the earth at God's gaze can be seen as a metaphor for His authority and the awe-inspiring nature of His presence. In biblical context, the earth trembling is often associated with divine intervention or judgment, as seen in passages like Exodus 19:18, where Mount Sinai trembles when God descends upon it. This imagery underscores the idea that the natural world responds to its Creator, highlighting God's omnipotence. The trembling can also be seen as a reminder of the fear of the Lord, a recurring theme in Scripture that calls for reverence and awe towards God. He touches the mountains, and they smolder. The imagery of mountains smoldering at God's touch further illustrates His immense power and control over nature. This can be connected to the theophany at Mount Sinai, where God's presence is accompanied by smoke and fire (Exodus 19:18). Mountains in biblical literature often symbolize stability and permanence, yet here they are depicted as being easily affected by God's touch, indicating that even the most enduring elements of creation are subject to His will. This phrase can also be seen as a type of Christ, who, in the New Testament, is described as having authority over nature, as demonstrated in miracles such as calming the storm (Mark 4:39). The smoldering mountains may also allude to the refining and purifying nature of God's presence, which consumes impurities and brings about transformation. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is depicted as having sovereign power over the earth and its natural elements. His mere glance or touch can cause the earth to tremble and mountains to smoke. 2. EarthRepresents the physical world created by God. It responds to His presence and power, illustrating His authority over creation. 3. MountainsOften symbolic of strength and stability, yet they respond to God's touch, indicating that even the most formidable parts of creation are subject to His will. 4. Trembling and SmokingThese events symbolize the awe-inspiring power of God. They are physical manifestations of His presence and authority. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationRecognize that God holds ultimate authority over the natural world. His power is unmatched, and all creation responds to His command. Reverence for God's PowerApproach God with awe and reverence, acknowledging His ability to influence the world in profound ways. Trust in God's ControlIn times of uncertainty, remember that God is in control. The same power that causes mountains to smoke is at work in our lives, guiding and protecting us. Creation's Response to GodReflect on how creation responds to God’s presence. Consider how we, as part of His creation, should also respond in obedience and worship. God's Presence in Our LivesJust as the earth trembles at God's presence, invite His presence into your life to bring transformation and renewal. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 104
How do biblical descriptions of Earth's foundation contradict planetary physics?
Why does this chapter depict supernatural phenomena (Psalm 97:2-5) that have no corroboration in recorded natural history?
Psalm 99:1 states the earth trembles when the Lord reigns; how do we address the lack of historical or geological evidence for such a quake?
Will the earth last forever? (Psalm 104:5 vs. 2 Peter 3:10)(32) Trembleth.--With the praise is united something of awe and fear, since the majesty and power of Him who made the world is so great. Its very existence is dependent on His will, and a glance, a touch from Him would be enough to shake it to its foundations and consume it. For "the smoky mountain tops," comp. Psalm 144:5, and see Note, Psalm 148:8. Verse 32. - He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth (comp. Psalm 18:7; Psalm 114:7). The earth "trembles," as knowing that it can be destroyed at any moment. He toucheth the hills, and they smoke; or, the mountains - the strongest portions of the earth ( Psalm 36:6; Psalm 65:6) - "smoke" when he touches them (see Exodus 19:18; Deuteronomy 4:11; Psalm 144:5).
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Hebrew He looksהַמַּבִּ֣יט(ham·mab·bîṭ)Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5027:To scan, look intently at, to regardon the earth,לָ֭אָרֶץ(lā·’ā·reṣ)Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776:Earth, landand it trembles;וַתִּרְעָ֑ד(wat·tir·‘āḏ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7460:To tremble, quakeHe touchesיִגַּ֖ע(yig·ga‘)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5060:To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strikethe mountains,בֶּהָרִ֣ים(be·hā·rîm)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022:Mountain, hill, hill countryand they smolder.וְֽיֶעֱשָֽׁנוּ׃(wə·ye·‘ĕ·šā·nū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6225:To smoke, be angry
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