KJV ORIGINAL
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then he will speak to them in his anger, and trouble them with his fierce displeasure.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning that he will respond with anger and judgment against those who rebel against his chosen king.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 2 is a royal psalm likely written for the coronation of an Israelite king, possibly David or one of his descendants. In ancient times, surrounding nations would often rebel when a new king took power, seeing it as an opportunity to break free from vassalage. This psalm presents God's response to such rebellions against his anointed ruler.
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