KJV ORIGINAL
Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You have set boundaries that the waters cannot cross; they will never again flood and cover the whole earth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He has established firm limits for the waters so they won't flood the entire earth again.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 104, a creation hymn that celebrates God's power and wisdom in establishing the natural world. The psalmist is reflecting on God's ordering of creation, particularly referencing how God separated the waters from the dry land during creation week. This may also allude to God's promise after Noah's flood that such a worldwide deluge would never happen again.
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