Psalms 18:12
Out of the brightness before him, his clouds rolled along, hail, and live coals of fire.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones and coals of fire.
In Context
11Made darkness his hiding-place, Round about him—his pavilion, Darkness of waters, clouds of vapours.
Cross References
Exodus 19:9Then said Yahweh unto Moses: Lo! I, am coming unto thee in the veiling of cloud, in order that the people may hear when I speak with thee, moreover also, that, in thee, they may trust to times age-abiding. Then told Moses the words of the people unto Yahweh.
2 Samuel 22:13Out of the brightness before him, were kindled live coals of fire;
Psalms 104:2Putting on light, as a robe, Stretching out the heavens, as a curtain;
Habakkuk 3:4And, a brightness, as light, appeareth, Rays, out of his hand, hath he,—and, there, is the hiding of his power.
Matthew 17:5While yet he was speaking, lo! a brightly shining cloud, overshadowed them, and lo! a voice, out of the cloud, saying—This, is, my Son, the Beloved, in whom I delight,—Be hearkening to him.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 18:2-20
David's Triumphs in God; Devout Confidence. 1 I will love thee, O Lord , my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. 3 I will call upon the Lord , who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. 4 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. 5 The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. 6 In my… Read the whole commentary →