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Psalms 104:2
He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God directly while commanding his own soul to bless Him. The declaration occurs within a hymn of praise that catalogs God's majestic nature and creative acts.
The words — The Hebrew עֹטֶה ('o.teh) literally means "[you are] wrapping yourself," applied to light (אֹר, 'or). The term נוֹטֶה (no.Teh) translates as "[you are] stretching out," describing the formation of the heavens (שָׁמַיִם, Sha.Ma.yim).
The thread — The phrase "stretches out the heavens" recurs in Isaiah 40:22 and Isaiah 45:12. The clothing imagery links to Psalm 104:1 and Daniel 7:9.
Why it lands — The text states God actively envelops Himself in light and extends the sky like a tent curtain. It requires the reader to acknowledge God's direct control over creation and to respond with explicit praise.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
Cross-references
- Isaiah 40:22 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.
- Isaiah 45:12 It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.
- Daniel 7:9 As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze.
- 1 John 1:5 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
- Zechariah 12:1 This is the burden of the word of the LORD concerning Israel. Thus declares the LORD, who stretches out the heavens and lays the foundation of the earth, who forms the spirit of man within him:
- Matthew 17:2 There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
- 1 Timothy 6:16 He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
- Hebrews 1:10 And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.