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Psalms 106:40

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Therefore, the LORD's anger burned hot against his people, so much so that he was disgusted with his own chosen nation.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that God became deeply angry and disgusted with his chosen people Israel because of their repeated disobedience and unfaithfulness.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Psalm 106, which recounts Israel's pattern of rebellion against God throughout their history, from the exodus through the conquest of Canaan. The psalm specifically references how the Israelites adopted pagan worship practices and sacrificed their children to foreign gods, which led to God's severe judgment. The term 'inheritance' refers to Israel as God's chosen people, whom he had set apart as his special possession.

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The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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