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Psalms 21:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

His glory is great because of your salvation: you have given him honor and majesty.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is celebrating how God's salvation brings great glory to someone, and God has crowned them with honor and dignity.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context of ancient Israel, Psalm 21 is a royal hymn attributed to King David, expressing gratitude for God's deliverance and blessings upon the king after a military victory. This verse reflects the cultural belief that the king's success and glory came directly from God's salvation, emphasizing the divine honor and majesty bestowed on him as God's anointed ruler. Such psalms were commonly used in temple worship to celebrate God's faithfulness to the monarchy.

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