2 Samuel 22:16
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.
Context
This verse from 2 Samuel Chapter 22 connects to 10 cross-references. David's psalm of deliverance—virtually identical to Psalm 18—celebrates God as his rock, fortress, and deliverer who intervened against overwhelming enemies with cosmic power: smoke from his nostrils, fire from his mouth, and thunderbolts as arrows. The psalm reflects on David's …
Other Translations
Then the channels of the sea appeared, The foundations of the world were laid bare, By the rebuke of Jehovah, At the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
And seen are the streams of the sea, Revealed are foundations of the world, By the rebuke of Jehovah, From the breath of the spirit of His anger.
Then the deep beds of the sea were seen, and the bases of the world were uncovered, because of the Lord's wrath, because of the breath of his mouth.
Cross References
Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.
And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and …
And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; …
And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a …
And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
The mountains saw thee, and they trembled: the overflowing of the water passed by: the deep uttered his voice, and …
Was the Lord displeased against the rivers? was thine anger against the rivers? was thy wrath against the sea, that …
There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by …
Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob;
The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back.