Psalms 114:5
“What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?”

What does Psalms 114:5 mean?
The verse Psalms 114:5 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?" This verse is part of the larger Psalm 114, a song that celebrates the powerful and miraculous acts of God. In…
Read full commentaryDevotionalGod's Power Displayed: Lessons from Psalm 114:5
As we delve into the profound words of Psalm 114:5, we are met with a stirring inquiry: "What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?" This verse pulls back the veil on a powerful narrative of God’s sovereign ability to command…
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O Lord of all creation, we come before You with hearts heavy yet hopeful, yearning for Your guidance and strength in our lives. As the Psalmist cried, "What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?" (Psalm 114:5 KJV). We too find…
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