I only evidence that the flood referred to in Ps.29:10 is the same as -
or is of the same order as - the Noahic Flood is the use of the Hebrew
word 'mabbul'. Its 12 other appearances occur in Genesis where it is
used specifically to designate this event. The context of the Psalm
appears to offer no direct help.
Regards,
Vernon
gordon brown wrote:
>
> On Mon, 21 Jun 1999, Vernon Jenkins wrote:
>
> > It was a large vessel, commissioned by God, and robust enough to meet
> > the demands of the 'mabbul' (It is interesting that though there are
> > several Hebrew words meaning 'flood', this one is reserved for this
> > particular event - described in the Greek as 'kataklusmos'). I think
> > 'ocean-going' is implied.
>
> Vernon,
>
> Why do you believe that in Psalm 29:10 mabbul refers to the Flood of
> Noah's time? What in the context demands this? Isn't this psalm about the
> power of God displayed in a heavy thunderstorm as it moves from the sea
> across the mountains and out over the desert?
>
> Gordon Brown
> Department of Mathematics
> University of Colorado
> Boulder, CO 80309-0395