KJV ORIGINAL
The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The mountains jumped around like rams, and the small hills bounced like lambs.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how even the mighty mountains and hills danced with joy and power when God showed up.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 114 is a psalm of praise that celebrates Israel's exodus from Egypt, highlighting God's miraculous interventions during that time. It uses poetic imagery, like mountains skipping, to depict how all of creation responded to God's presence and power as He led His people out of bondage. This psalm was likely sung during Jewish festivals to remind the community of God's faithfulness and deliverance in their history.
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