And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 22 of 2 Samuel. The poetry describes divine intervention through images of earthquake, smoke, fire, darkness, and heavenly descent. These images should not be reduced to a meteorological description; they form poetic theophanic language communicating God’s majesty entering into action. The Lord appears as a sovereign warrior who hears David’s cry and brings him out of deep waters. The king’s deliverance thus becomes a manifestation of divine power.
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Da sah man das Bett der Wasser, und des Erdbodens Grund ward aufgedeckt von dem Schelten des HERRN, von dem Odem und Schnauben seiner Nase.
Entonces aparecieron los manantiales de la mar, Y los fundamentos del mundo fueron descubiertos, A la reprensión de Jehová, Al resoplido del aliento de su nariz.
Le lit de la mer apparut, Les fondements du monde furent découverts, Par la menace de l'Eternel, Par le bruit du souffle de ses narines.
E, per lo sgridare del Signore, E per lo soffiar dell’alito delle sue nari, I canali del mare furon veduti, I fondamenti del mondo furono scoperti.
E apareceram as profundezas do mar, e os fundamentos do mundo se descobriram; pela repreensão do SENHOR, pelo sopro do vento das suas narinas.
耶和華的斥責一發,鼻孔的氣一出, 海底就顯現,大地的根基也暴露。
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