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Psalms 147:15–17

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Psalms 147:15

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

Psalms 147:16

16He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.

Psalms 147:17

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

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 147:15

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

commandment

An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed, as identified by the verse.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

word

A spoken or written expression; a saying, message, command, promise, account, or matter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 147:16

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

snow

Frozen precipitation falling or lying in white flakes.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

wool

Wool used in the verse as a comparison for whiteness, softness, or what a worm consumes.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ashes

The powdery residue left after burning; also a sign of mourning, humiliation, or ruin.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 147:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

morsels

Small pieces or portions, especially pieces of food.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

cold

Without warmth or heat; as a noun, coldness, chill, or cold conditions.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 15

  1. Job 37:12
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  2. Psalms 107:20
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  3. 2 Thessalonians 3:1
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  4. Job 34:29
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  5. Matthew 8:13
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From verse 16

  1. Job 37:6
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  2. Job 38:29
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  3. Psalms 148:8
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  4. Isaiah 55:10
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  5. Job 37:9–10
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From verse 17

  1. Job 38:29–30
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  2. Job 38:22–23
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  3. Job 37:9–10
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  4. Psalms 78:47–48
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  5. Exodus 9:23–25
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