Psalm 95:4

4 For the ends of the earth are in his hands; and the heights of the mountains are his.

Psalm 95:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 95:4

In his hand are the deep places of the earth
The "penetrals" ^F3 of it; not only what are penetrated by men, the minerals that are in it; but what are of such deep recess as to be penetrated only by the Lord himself; these are in the hands and power of Christ, which he can search into, discover, and dispose of; these are the foundations of the earth, which cannot be searched out beneath by men, ( Jeremiah 31:37 ) ,

the strength of the hills is his also;
or, "the wearinesses" ^F4 of them, the tops ^F5 of them, which make a man weary to go up unto, they are so high; the Targum is,

``the strengths of the height of the hills;''

which takes in both ideas, both the height and strength of them. The hills, that are both high and strong, are set fast by his power, and are at his command; and bow and tremble before him, whom men ought to worship.

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FOOTNOTES:

F3 (yrqxm) "penetralia terrae", Musculus, Piscator, Gejerus, Michaelis.
F4 (twpewt) "lassitudines", Gejerus.
F5 "Cacumina", Montanus, Tigurine version, Musculus.

Psalm 95:4 In-Context

2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise to him with psalms.

3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great king over all gods: for the Lord will not cast off his people.

4 For the ends of the earth are in his hands; and the heights of the mountains are his.

5 For the sea is his, and he made it: and is hands formed the dry land.

6 Come, let us worship and fall down before him; and weep before the Lord that made us.