Psalms 124:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If the LORD had not been on our side when people attacked us:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is acknowledging that without God's help, they would have been defeated when enemies came against them.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David and reflects the constant military threats Israel faced from surrounding nations. The phrase 'when men rose up against us' likely refers to specific battles or periods of persecution where Israel's survival seemed impossible without divine intervention. This was written during a time when Israel's existence as a nation depended entirely on God's protection against much larger, more powerful enemies.

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