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1 Chronicles 16:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

He is the LORD our God; his decisions and justice reach everywhere on earth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse declares that God is our Lord and that his righteous judgment extends to every corner of the world.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a song of praise that King David composed during the celebration of bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, which represented God's presence among the Israelites. In the historical context of ancient Israel, it emphasized God's sovereignty over all nations, as the people were unifying their worship in a central location after years of division and conflict. It reflects the broader biblical narrative where God's laws and judgments were seen as extending beyond Israel to the entire world.

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