Psalms 29:5-6 A Psalm of David: Seeking God's Guidance

5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars;
the Lord breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.

6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf,
Sirion like a young wild ox.

Meaning of Psalms 29:5-6

Psalms 29:5 portrays God's immense power through the metaphor of His voice shattering mighty cedars. It emphasizes His authority over all creation, reminding us that even the strongest, most enduring elements of nature are subject to His command, encouraging reverence and awe for His supremacy.

Cross References for Psalms 29:5-6

Judges 9:15 - “The thornbush said to the trees, ‘If you really want to anoint me king over you, come and take... Click to read the verse Judges 9:15 Click to read the verse Judges 9:15

Psalms 104:16 - The trees of the Lord are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. Click to read the verse Psalms 104:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 104:16

Ezekiel 27:5 - They made all your timbers of pine trees from Senir; they took a cedar from Lebanon to make a m... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 27:5 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 27:5

Isaiah 2:13 - for all the cedars of Lebanon, tall and lofty, and all the oaks of Bashan, Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:13

1 Kings 5:6 - “So give orders that cedars of Lebanon be cut for me. My men will work with yours, and I will p... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 5:6 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 5:6

Job 9:17 - He would crush me with a storm and multiply my wounds for no reason. Click to read the verse Job 9:17 Click to read the verse Job 9:17

Psalms 89:16 - They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness. Click to read the verse Psalms 89:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:16