Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Why, mountains, did you leap like rams, you hills, like lambs? New Living Translation Why, mountains, did you skip like rams? Why, hills, like lambs? English Standard Version O mountains, that you skip like rams? O hills, like lambs? Berean Standard Bible O mountains, that you skipped like rams, O hills, like lambs? King James Bible Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs? New King James Version O mountains, that you skipped like rams? O little hills, like lambs? New American Standard Bible Mountains, that you skip like rams? Hills, like lambs? NASB 1995 O mountains, that you skip like rams? O hills, like lambs? NASB 1977 O mountains, that you skip like rams? O hills, like lambs? Legacy Standard Bible O mountains, that you skip like rams? O hills, like lambs? Amplified Bible O mountains, that you leap like rams, O [little] hills, like lambs? Christian Standard Bible Mountains, that you skipped like rams? Hills, like lambs? Holman Christian Standard Bible Mountains, that you skipped like rams? Hills, like lambs? American Standard Version Ye mountains, that ye skip like rams; Ye little hills, like lambs? Contemporary English Version Ask the mountains and the hills why they skipped like goats! English Revised Version Ye mountains, that ye skip like rams; ye little hills, like young sheep? GOD'S WORD® Translation Mountains, what made you jump like rams? Hills, what made you jump like lambs? Good News Translation You mountains, why did you skip like goats? You hills, why did you jump around like lambs? International Standard Version Mountains, that you skipped like rams? and you hills, that you skipped like lambs? Majority Standard Bible O mountains, that you skipped like rams, O hills, like lambs? NET Bible Why do you skip like rams, O mountains, like lambs, O hills? New Heart English Bible You mountains, that you skipped like rams; you little hills, like lambs? Webster's Bible Translation Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs? World English Bible You mountains, that you skipped like rams? You little hills, like lambs? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO mountains, you skip as rams! O heights, as sons of a flock! Young's Literal Translation O mountains, ye skip as rams! O heights, as sons of a flock! Smith's Literal Translation O mountains, ye will leap as rams? O hills, as sons of the flock? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYe mountains, that ye skipped like rams, and ye hills, like lambs of the flock? Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Mountains, that you skipped like rams? You hills, like lambs? New Revised Standard Version O mountains, that you skip like rams? O hills, like lambs? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou mountains, that you skipped like rams; and you hills, like lambs of the flock? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Oh mountains, that you skipped like stags and hills like flocks of sheep? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ye mountains, that ye skip like rams; Ye hills, like young sheep? Brenton Septuagint Translation Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams, and ye hills, like lambs? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tremble at the Presence of the LORD…5Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back, 6O mountains, that you skipped like rams, O hills, like lambs? 7Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob,… Cross References Exodus 19:18 Mount 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 5:5 The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. Habakkuk 3:10 The mountains saw You and quaked; torrents of water swept by. The deep roared with its voice and lifted its hands on high. Nahum 1:5 The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. Isaiah 64:1-3 If 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. Micah 1:4 The mountains will melt beneath Him, and the valleys will split apart, like wax before the fire, like water rushing down a slope. Psalm 97:5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. Psalm 77:16-18 The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. / The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. Psalm 29:6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Matthew 27:51-54 At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split. / The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised. / After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people. ... Revelation 6:14 The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. Hebrews 12:26 At 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.” Mark 11:23 “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. Matthew 17:20 “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Treasury of Scripture You mountains, that you skipped like rams; and you little hills, like lambs? no reference Jump to Previous Flock Goats Heights Hills Jumping Little Mountains Rams Sheep Skip Skipped YoungJump to Next Flock Goats Heights Hills Jumping Little Mountains Rams Sheep Skip Skipped YoungPsalm 114 1. The miracles wrought by God, when he brought his people out of Egypt, 7. are a just ground of fearing him. O mountains, that you skipped like rams This phrase evokes the imagery of mountains moving with agility and energy, akin to rams. In the biblical context, this is a poetic description of the natural world responding to the presence and power of God. The reference to mountains skipping is likely an allusion to the events at Mount Sinai, where the earth trembled at the giving of the Law (Exodus 19:18). This imagery underscores the majesty and authority of God over creation, as even the most immovable parts of the earth respond to His presence. The mountains symbolize strength and stability, yet they are depicted as lively and responsive, highlighting God's supreme power. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who has authority over all creation (Colossians 1:16-17). O hills, like lambs? Persons / Places / Events 1. Mountains and HillsThese are symbolic representations of the natural world responding to God's presence. In the context of Psalm 114, they are depicted as skipping like rams and lambs, illustrating the joy and awe of creation in response to God's mighty acts. 2. Exodus from Egypt The backdrop of Psalm 114 is the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, a pivotal event where God demonstrated His power and faithfulness. The mountains and hills' reaction is a poetic reflection of the miraculous events during this time. 3. The Presence of God The psalm emphasizes the power and majesty of God's presence, which causes even the most immovable parts of creation to respond dynamically. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationThe imagery of mountains and hills skipping underscores God's absolute authority over nature. Just as creation responds to His presence, we too should recognize His sovereignty in our lives. Joyful Response to God's Presence The joyful movement of the mountains and hills serves as a metaphor for how we should respond to God's presence with joy and reverence. Our worship and daily lives should reflect this joy. The Power of God in Deliverance The context of the Exodus reminds us of God's power to deliver His people. We can trust in His ability to intervene in our lives and bring about transformation and freedom. Creation as a Witness to God's Glory The natural world bears witness to God's glory and power. We are called to join in this testimony, acknowledging His greatness in our worship and witness. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew O mountains,הֶֽ֭הָרִים (he·hā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country that you skipped תִּרְקְד֣וּ (tir·qə·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7540: To stamp, to spring about like rams, כְאֵילִ֑ים (ḵə·’ê·lîm) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree O hills, גְּ֝בָע֗וֹת (gə·ḇā·‘ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1389: A hillock like lambs? כִּבְנֵי־ (kiḇ·nê-) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Links Psalm 114:6 NIVPsalm 114:6 NLT Psalm 114:6 ESV Psalm 114:6 NASB Psalm 114:6 KJV Psalm 114:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 114:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 114:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 114:6 French Bible Psalm 114:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 114:6 You mountains that you skipped like rams (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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