KJV ORIGINAL
He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He will drink from the stream along the path, and because of this, he will lift up his head in victory.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone who will be refreshed and strengthened during their journey, leading to triumph and honor.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 110 is a royal psalm traditionally attributed to David, written about a coming king or messianic figure. The imagery of drinking from a brook likely refers to how ancient warriors would quickly refresh themselves from streams during battle or long marches. Early Christians interpreted this psalm as referring to Jesus Christ, seeing it as a prophecy of his victory over death and exaltation.
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