KJV ORIGINAL
Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Your name, O LORD, lasts forever; and your memory, O LORD, continues through all generations.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God's reputation and memory will never fade or be forgotten—He will be remembered and honored by people throughout all of history.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written for temple worship, celebrating God's eternal nature and faithfulness to Israel. The psalmist is contrasting the living God with the powerless idols of other nations, emphasizing that while human kingdoms and their gods come and go, the LORD remains constant. This was particularly meaningful to the Israelites who had witnessed the rise and fall of many empires around them.
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