KJV ORIGINAL
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He counts every single star and knows each one by name.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is so powerful and personal that He knows and names every star in the vast universe.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon, celebrating God's power to restore His people. In ancient times, people could see thousands of stars with the naked eye and were amazed by their number, not knowing there were billions more. The idea that God could name each star demonstrated His infinite knowledge and attention to detail.
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