Psalms 107:24These see Yahweh's works, and his wonders in the deep.
The setting
Mediterranean Sea, ancient world. Sailors witness massive sea creatures, underwater phenomena, and storms that reveal God's power in ways landlubbers never see.
The emotion here: wonder at secondhand reports of God's power at sea
The original word
miphla'otayw (מִפְלְאוֹתָיו) — His wonders, miraculous works that inspire awe and fear
Why it matters
Ancient sailors reported seeing sea monsters, likely whales and giant squid unknown to land dwellers
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 107:24
The 'deep' isn't just water — it's the mysterious realm where God's power is most visible
Common misconceptionThis isn't about pretty sunsets on the ocean — ancient sailors saw terrifying displays of divine power that changed them forever.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 107:24
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 107:24 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 107:24 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 55% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include God's works, divine revelation, natural wonders. Notable phrases: see Yahweh's works; wonders in the deep.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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