Jeremiah 51:16 · KJV
"When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 51:16 mean? →Passage Context
14The LORD of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.
15He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
16When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.
17Every man is brutish by his knowledge; every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
18They are vanity, the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.
Reflection Questions
1
How does understanding God's power in nature influence your view of Him?
2
What does it mean for you that God controls the elements?
3
When have you seen God's power reflected in creation?
Life Application
faith
Recognize God's authority in your life and the world around you. This can strengthen your trust in His plans.
worship
Consider how you can express gratitude for God's creation and His control over it in your daily life.
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