KJV ORIGINAL
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, and the farthest corners of the earth as your possession.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to give authority over all nations and the entire earth to the one who asks Him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is considered a royal coronation psalm, likely used when kings of Israel were crowned. In the ancient Near East, kings were often seen as God's representatives on earth. Many scholars believe this verse ultimately points to the Messiah, God's chosen king who would rule over all nations.
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