Psalms 107:25
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
Main message
God's command is pictured as raising a storm whose waves mount high.
Meaning in context
Psalm 107:23–32 · Sailors rescued from the storm — Sailors are overwhelmed by a storm, delivered, and called to public praise.
The poem attributes the terrifying storm to divine sovereignty within its worship framework.
Further teachings
The storm exposes human limits
Even skilled sailors cannot control the sea.
Cross References: Psalm 107:25.
Applications in daily life
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When disaster strikes
Respond with humility, safety, practical aid, and prayer.
Do not treat a storm or disaster as proof of specific divine punishment against its victims.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Every storm identifies a specific group God is punishing.
The verse is poetic theology within one rescue story, not a disaster-diagnosis rule.
How to Apply Psalms 107:25
Study Psalms 107:25 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Psalms. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse from Scripture. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 107:25 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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