KJV ORIGINAL
And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And God made his people grow greatly in number and made them stronger than their enemies.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God caused his people to multiply and become more powerful than those who opposed them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the Israelites' time in Egypt, where despite being enslaved, they continued to grow rapidly in population (as described in Exodus 1:7-12). The Egyptians became threatened by their numbers and strength, which eventually led to harsher oppression. This psalm is recounting God's faithfulness throughout Israel's history, showing how even in difficult circumstances, God was working to fulfill his promises to Abraham about making his descendants numerous.
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