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the voice of the LORD is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD <i>is</i> powerful; the voice of the LORD <i>is</i> full of majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD <i>is</i> powerful; The voice of the LORD <i>is</i> full of majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful, The voice of the LORD is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful, The voice of the LORD is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful, The voice of the LORD is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The voice of Yahweh is powerful, The voice of Yahweh is <i>full of</i> splendor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful; The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the voice of the LORD in power, the voice of the LORD in splendor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the voice of the LORD in power, the voice of the LORD in splendor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The voice of Jehovah is powerful; The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and his voice is mighty and marvelous. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful. The voice of the LORD is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is heard in all its might and majesty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD's shout is powerful, the LORD's shout is majestic. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful. The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh’s voice is powerful. Yahweh’s voice is full of majesty. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The voice of YHWH [is] with power, "" The voice of YHWH [is] with majesty,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The voice of Jehovah is with power, The voice of Jehovah is with majesty,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The voice of Jehovah in power; the voice of Jehovah in splendor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the Lord is in power; the voice of the Lord in magnificence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 28:4>The voice of the Lord is in virtue. The voice of the Lord is in magnificence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is power; the voice of the LORD is splendor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The voice of LORD JEHOVAH is in power, and the voice of LORD JEHOVAH is in glory.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is powerful; The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The voice of the Lord is mighty; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/29-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3010" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/29.htm">Ascribe Glory to the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl- (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">The voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: bak·kō·aḥ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">is powerful;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">the voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1926.htm" title="1926: be·hā·ḏār (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- An ornament, honor, splendor. From hadar; magnificence, i.e. Ornament or splendor.">is majestic.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a></span><br />The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-29.htm">Jeremiah 23:29</a></span><br />“Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a></span><br />In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-6.htm">Revelation 19:6</a></span><br />And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">1 Kings 19:11-12</a></span><br />Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/43-2.htm">Ezekiel 43:2</a></span><br />and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26-27</a></span><br />“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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/37-4.htm">Job 37:4-5</a></span><br />Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. / God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Luke 4:32</a></span><br />They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28-29</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39-41</a></span><br />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?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></span><br />Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-3.htm">Deuteronomy 32:3-4</a></span><br />For I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Ascribe greatness to our God! / He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.</p><p class="hdg">powerful [heb] in power</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9</a></b></br> For he spake, and it was <i>done</i>; he commanded, and it stood fast.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/26-11.htm">Job 26:11-14</a></b></br> The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/51-15.htm">Jeremiah 51:15,16</a></b></br> He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding… </p><p class="hdg">full of [heb] in</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/40-9.htm">Job 40:9-12</a></b></br> Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/66-6.htm">Isaiah 66:6</a></b></br> A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of the LORD that rendereth recompence to his enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/10-5.htm">Ezekiel 10:5</a></b></br> And the sound of the cherubims' wings was heard <i>even</i> to the outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he speaketh.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/16-3.htm">Majestic</a> <a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/psalms/16-6.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/psalms/26-7.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/31-6.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/68-15.htm">Majestic</a> <a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/psalms/33-3.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/29-5.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">David exhorts princes to give glory to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">by reason of is power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">and protection of his people</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/29.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The voice of the LORD is powerful;</b><br>The phrase "The voice of the LORD" emphasizes God's authority and command over creation. In biblical context, God's voice is often associated with His creative power, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, where God speaks the world into existence. The term "powerful" underscores God's omnipotence, suggesting that His voice can accomplish His will without resistance. This aligns with the depiction of God's voice in <a href="/exodus/19-19.htm">Exodus 19:19</a>, where it is described as thunderous at Mount Sinai, instilling awe and reverence. The power of God's voice is also evident in the New Testament, where Jesus, as the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), demonstrates authority over nature, such as calming the storm in <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>.<p><b>the voice of the LORD is majestic.</b><br>The word "majestic" conveys a sense of grandeur and splendor, highlighting the glory and sovereignty of God. This majesty is reflected in the natural world, as seen in <a href="/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19:1</a>, where the heavens declare the glory of God. The majesty of God's voice is also a reminder of His kingship and divine rule, as depicted in <a href="/psalms/93.htm">Psalm 93:1</a>, where the LORD reigns in majesty. In the context of prophecy, the majesty of God's voice is a foretaste of the ultimate revelation of His glory in the return of Christ, as described in <a href="/revelation/19-6.htm">Revelation 19:6</a>, where the voice of a great multitude proclaims the reign of the Lord. The majestic nature of God's voice calls believers to worship and reverence, recognizing His supreme authority and beauty.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing the God of Israel, whose voice is described as powerful and majestic.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, King David often wrote about the majesty and power of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_voice_of_the_lord.htm">The Voice of the LORD</a></b><br>A metaphorical expression representing God's authority, power, and presence in creation and revelation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a></b><br>God's voice is not just sound; it is an expression of His will and power. When God speaks, things happen. This should remind us of the authority and effectiveness of Scripture in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_majesty_of_god's_presence.htm">The Majesty of God's Presence</a></b><br>The majesty of God's voice reflects His glory and sovereignty. In our worship and daily lives, we should approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His supreme majesty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/listening_to_god's_voice.htm">Listening to God's Voice</a></b><br>In a world filled with noise, discerning God's voice is crucial. We should cultivate a habit of listening to God through prayer, Scripture, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_god's_authority.htm">Responding to God's Authority</a></b><br>Acknowledging the power and majesty of God's voice should lead us to obedience and submission. Our response to God's commands should be one of trust and action.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_essence_of_the_word_of_life.htm">What does 'voice like rushing waters' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_the_seven_thunders_mean.htm">What do the seven thunders in Revelation signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_29_3_align_with_meteorology.htm">Psalm 29:3 refers to God's voice thundering over the waters; how does this align with modern meteorological explanations of storms and thunder?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_jesus'_life_and_teachings_fulfill_god.htm">How does Jesus' life and teachings fulfill God's promise?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Powerful; full of majesty.</span>--Better literally, as in LXX. and Vulg., <span class= "ital">in might, in majesty.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The voice of the Lord is powerful</span>; literally, in power, or <span class="accented">with power</span> (LXX., <span class="greek">ἐν</span> <span class="greek">ἰσχύι'</span>). <span class="cmt_word">The voice of the Lord is full of majesty</span>; literally, <span class="accented">in majesty</span>, or <span class="accented">with majesty.</span> Two somewhat distant crashes, each louder than the preceding one, are thought to be represented - the storm sweeping on, and gradually drawing nearer and more near. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/29-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The voice</span><br /><span class="heb">קוֹל־</span> <span class="translit">(qō·wl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] powerful;</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּכֹּ֑חַ</span> <span class="translit">(bak·kō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the voice</span><br /><span class="heb">ק֥וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(qō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝הוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] majestic.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּהָדָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(be·hā·ḏār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1926.htm">Strong's 1926: </a> </span><span class="str2">Magnificence, ornament, splendor</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/29-4.htm">Psalm 29:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/29-4.htm">Psalm 29:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/29-4.htm">Psalm 29:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/29-4.htm">Psalm 29:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/29-4.htm">Psalm 29:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/29-4.htm">Psalm 29:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/29-4.htm">Psalm 29:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/29-4.htm">Psalm 29:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/29-4.htm">Psalm 29:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/29-4.htm">Psalm 29:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/29-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 29:4 Yahweh's voice is powerful (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/29-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 29:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 29:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/29-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 29:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 29:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>