KJV ORIGINAL
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will announce the Lord's decree: the LORD has said to me, 'You are my Son; today I have become your Father.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares God's special relationship with His chosen king, calling him His own Son.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written for the coronation of Israel's kings, where God would formally adopt the new king as His 'son' - a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures. The 'this day' refers to the coronation day when the king would be officially installed. Christians later saw this verse as ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ as God's true Son.
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