KJV ORIGINAL
For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who is God except the LORD? And who is a solid rock we can depend on, except our God?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is declaring that the LORD alone is the true God and the only reliable foundation we can trust completely.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's song of praise after God delivered him from all his enemies, including King Saul who had pursued him for years. David is reflecting on God's faithfulness throughout his life as both a fugitive and as king of Israel. The metaphor of God as a 'rock' was particularly meaningful in the rocky terrain of Israel, where literal rocks provided shelter, defense, and solid footing.
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