KJV ORIGINAL
He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He will judge the nations, he will fill the battlefields with dead bodies; he will crush the rulers of many countries.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes God's future judgment where He will defeat enemy nations and their leaders in a decisive victory.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 110 is a royal psalm traditionally attributed to David, speaking prophetically about the Messiah's reign. In ancient times, military victory over enemies was seen as divine vindication, and this verse uses the imagery of battlefield conquest to describe God's ultimate triumph over evil. The psalm was later understood by Christians as referring to Christ's victory over sin and death.
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