Commentaries and Other Bible Study Helps - Prayer Tents - Prayer Tents

114:7-8 Tremble, O Earth, at God's Presence! The third section continues to speak of God's power over his world. Tremble, O earth. As with 97:4, this directs the singers' attention to how God can sweep away all opposition. turns the rock into a pool. There are two events like this in the Pentateuch, Ex. 17:6 and Num. 20:8-13 (cf. Deut. 8:15), and both are probably in view. In both cases God showed his power over the elements in order to care for his people. God's people in each generation may sing this and take courage from his great power.