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    Psalms 114 (KJV)

    Read Psalms chapter 114 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Psalms 114

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    Psalms 114 Summary

    Psalm 114 is a short, vivid poem celebrating the Exodus. When Israel came out of Egypt, the sea fled, the Jordan turned back, mountains skipped like rams, and hills like lambs.

    The psalm personifies nature as trembling before God's presence. It is one of the most artistically powerful psalms, using dramatic imagery to convey the earth-shaking significance of God's deliverance of His people.

    Key Themes

    The ExodusNature responds to GodDramatic imageryGod's liberating power

    Key Verses in Psalms 114

    "The sea looked and fled, the Jordan turned back."

    — Psalms 114:3

    Personifying the sea and river as witnesses who flee before God's power.

    "Tremble, earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob."

    — Psalms 114:7

    All creation responds to the God who delivers His people.

    Life Application

    The same God who made the sea flee and mountains skip is at work in your life today. No obstacle is too great for His delivering power.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why do the mountains 'skip' in Psalm 114?

    It's poetic personification—the mountains are so affected by God's presence that they leap like young animals, conveying the overwhelming impact of God's power.

    Psalm 114 Commentary & Reflection

    Praise
    Dramatic, awestruck

    Best read for: Passover, celebrating freedom, recalling miracles

    Overview of Psalm 114: When Israel Came Out of Egypt

    Psalm 114 is a brief, dramatic retelling of the Exodus. When Israel came out of Egypt, the sea saw it and fled, Jordan was driven back, mountains skipped like rams, and hills like lambs. The earth trembles at the presence of the Lord who turned the rock into a pool of water and the flint into a fountain. It's poetry celebrating God's power in history.

    Key Themes

    Exodus
    God's Power
    Creation Responds
    Freedom

    Key Verses to Remember

    “The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back.”
    — Psalm 114:3 (KJV)
    “Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob; Which turned the rock into a standing water, the flint into a fountain of waters.”
    — Psalm 114:7-8 (KJV)

    Reflection

    Nature itself responded to God's presence — the sea fled, mountains skipped. When God moves, creation can't stay still. What in your life needs to see God's presence and flee?

    Historical Context

    A dramatic Exodus poem where the sea 'saw it and fled' and the mountains 'skipped like rams.' The personification of nature—trembling at God's presence—transforms the historical Exodus into cosmic drama. The earth itself recognizes and responds to its Creator.

    How to Apply Psalm 114 Today

    What 'seas' need to part in your life? What 'mountains' need to move? The God who made the Jordan River reverse its course and turned rock into a spring of water is the same God you pray to today. Speak to your obstacles with the authority of one who serves this God.

    A Prayer from Psalm 114

    When Israel went out of Egypt, the sea saw it and fled; the Jordan turned back. The mountains skipped like rams. Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turned the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a fountain of waters. Amen.

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