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Psalms 135:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Praise the LORD, you descendants of Levi! All of you who honor and respect the LORD, praise the LORD!

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is calling on the Levites and all who reverence God to offer Him praise and worship.

📚 Historical Context

In the Old Testament, the house of Levi refers to the tribe of Levi, which was chosen by God to serve as priests and caretakers of the tabernacle, handling sacred duties in Israel's worship. This verse is part of Psalm 135, a hymn of praise that calls various groups, including the Levites, to bless the Lord, reflecting the communal and liturgical practices of ancient Israel during times of temple worship. The emphasis on those who fear the Lord highlights the importance of reverence in their role as spiritual leaders.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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