Psalms 104:5

5 (103-5) Who hast founded the earth upon its own bases: it shall not be moved for ever and ever.

Psalms 104:5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 104:5

Who laid the foundations of the earth
Or "founded the earth upon its bases" ^F12; which some take to be the waters, according to ( Psalms 24:2 ) , others the centre of gravity in it; others the mountains; others the circumambient air, by which it is poised; rather the almighty power of God, by which it subsists; this is the work of Christ the Almighty; see ( Hebrews 1:3 Hebrews 1:10 ) .

That it should not be removed for ever:
for though it may be shaken by earthquakes, yet not removed; nor will it be until the dissolution of all things, when it shall flee away before the face of the Judge, and a new earth shall succeed, ( Revelation 20:11 ) ( 21:1 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F12 (hynwkm le) "super bases ejus", Montanus, Musculus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; so the Tigurine version, Gejerus, Michaelis.

Psalms 104:5 In-Context

3 (103-3) Who coverest the higher rooms thereof with water. Who makest the clouds thy chariot: who walkest upon the wings of the winds.

4 (103-4) Who makest thy angels spirits: and thy ministers a burning fire.

5 (103-5) Who hast founded the earth upon its own bases: it shall not be moved for ever and ever.

6 (103-6) The deep like a garment is its clothing: above the mountains shall the waters stand.

7 (103-7) At thy rebuke they shall flee: at the voice of thy thunder they shall fear.