KJV ORIGINAL
Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You are blessed by the LORD who created heaven and earth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God, who made everything in existence, has blessed his people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a psalm that contrasts the living God of Israel with lifeless idols worshipped by other nations. The psalm was likely written during or after the Babylonian exile when Israel's faith was being tested and they needed reminding of God's power and blessing. It emphasizes that their God is the Creator of all things, unlike the man-made idols that cannot see, hear, or act.
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