“At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” Hebrews 12:26.

“For this is what The LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.” Haggai 2:6.

“He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” 1 Chronicles 16:21-22.

“I looked and saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing back and forth and brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire was a gleam like amber,” Ezekiel 1:4.

“And suddenly a sound like a violent rushing wind came out of heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.” Acts 2:2.

“He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in The LORD. His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.” Psalm 112:7-8.

“He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” 1 John 3:8.

“Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet.” Psalm 18:7-9.

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12.

“Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.” John 12:31.

“And in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.” John 16:11.

“By the breath of God they perish, And by the blast of His anger are they consumed.” Job 4:9,

Pulpit Commentary
Verse 9. – By the blast of God they perish; rather, by the breath of God, as in Job 37:10. The word used (גִשְׁמָה) means always, as Professor Lee observes,” a slight or gentle breathing.” The slightest breath of God’s displeasure is enough to destroy those against whom it is directed. And by the breath of His nostrils are they consumed. Here “blast” would be better than “breath,” for רוח is a stronger word than נשׁמה. Similarly, רוח is a stronger word than יאבדו. The breath kills, the blast utterly consumes, transgressors. Job 4:9.

The destructive judgment of God upon the wicked is described as a fiery breath coming from His mouth, as the hot wind of the desert withers and burns up the grass, cf. Isaiah 40:7; Amos 1:2. He speaks of powerful tyrants, fitly compared to lions, Ezekiel 32:2; Ezekiel 38:13; 2 Timothy 4:17, who, though for a time they persecute and oppress other men, yet in due time they are restrained and crushed by the mighty power of God. (Commentaries, Bible hub)

“The wind shall eat up all those in authority,” Jeremiah 22:22.

“Thy kings, princes, priests, and false prophets, who have presided over thy civil and religious affairs, shall be destroyed by my judgments, as plants are blasted by winds.” Literally, shall depasture them. The wind referred to is doubtless the parching east wind, the symbol of calamity, which is actually called a “sharp” wind in Jeremiah 4:11.

“Therefore The LORD said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.” Isaiah 29:13-14.

Psalm 91
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to The LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked.
Because you have made The LORD your dwelling place — the Most High, who is my refuge — no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your dwelling.
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.
Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” Psalm 91:1-16.

~ Deborah Waldron Fry

Deborah Waldron Fry

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