The psalmist describes the voice of the LORD as powerful and majestic, full of splendor and majesty. The double description emphasizes the extraordinary character of God's utterance: it is not weak but laden with the full force of divine majesty and power. The phrase "the voice of the LORD is powerful" introduces the power motif that dominates following verses. This verse establishes that God's voice is not merely audible signal but the vehicle of divine power itself. The emphasis on majesty and splendor suggests that the manifest power of God reflects his transcendent character.

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