The 104th Psalm has long been known as the “Creation Psalm.” This psalm presents a poem about the creation of the world, and it contains several key passages that contains clues about key topics related to the creation, such as the flood, death before the fall of man, and the age of the earth.
First, let us establish a basis for the fundamentalist, young earth view of this passage. The Liberty Bible Commentary, produced by Jerry Falwell, states that the theme of this Psalm is “A poet’s version of the creation chapters of Genesis.” For the remainder of this article, the Liberty Bible Commentary will be referred to as the LBC.1
Second, consider the venerable commentary by Matthew Henry. Though no theme is given, it is clear that creation is the main theme. Hereafter Matthew Henry’s Commentary will be referred to as MH. We will follow the standard divisions set by MH.2
Verses 1-4, The Splendour of His Majesty in the Upper World
Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, thou art very great! Thou art clothed with honor and majesty, who coverest thyself with light as with a garment, who hast stretched out the heavens...
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