Psalms 104:25
So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.
Main message
Psalm 104:25 turns to the vast sea filled with innumerable creatures.
Meaning in context
Psalm 104:24–30 · The sea, creatures, provision, and the breath of life — The psalm surveys the sea and all creatures, emphasizing dependence on God's provision and life-giving breath.
The sea is no longer merely a bounded threat; it is also a habitat teeming with life under God's rule.
Further teachings
The sea is a realm of life
Its vastness and creatures belong to God's ordered world.
Cross References: Psalm 104:25.
Applications in daily life
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When oceans feel distant from daily life
Recognize their ecological importance and creaturely richness.
Do not reduce the sea to a symbol while ignoring its real environmental vulnerability.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
The sea is portrayed only as chaos or evil.
Here it is also a life-filled domain within God's creation.
How to Apply Psalms 104:25
Use Psalms 104:25 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Psalms anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to from Scripture, and share it with one person who might need it today.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 104:25 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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