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Psalms 147:16

He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoar frost like ashes.

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In Context

15He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

17He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?

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Cross References

Job 37:6For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.

Job 38:22Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,

Psalms 148:8Fire, and hail; snow, and vapours; stormy wind fulfilling his word:

Matthew Henry on Psalms 147:13-20

Jerusalem and Zion Called to Praise to God; God's Favour to Israel. 12 Praise the Lord , O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. 13 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. 14 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. 15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his… Read the whole commentary →

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