KJV ORIGINAL
He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God set the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to set.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse celebrates how God designed the moon and sun to keep perfect time, marking seasons and days with reliable precision.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written as a hymn of praise celebrating God's creation and His ongoing care for the world. Ancient peoples relied heavily on the moon's cycles to determine religious festivals, planting seasons, and the passage of time, while the sun's daily rhythm governed their work and rest. The psalmist sees these celestial bodies not as random forces but as obedient servants following God's perfect design.
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