KJV ORIGINAL
He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He bent the heavens and came down, with darkness beneath his feet.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes God dramatically coming down from heaven with overwhelming power and majesty.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's song of praise after God delivered him from all his enemies, including King Saul. The poetic language reflects ancient Near Eastern imagery where divine beings were described as controlling natural forces and cosmic elements. This same psalm appears almost identically in Psalm 18.
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