KJV ORIGINAL
For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For he has built it on the seas and set it firmly above the waters.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how he created and established the earth, setting it securely above the waters.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 24, written by David, which celebrates God as the creator and king of all the earth. Ancient Hebrew cosmology pictured the earth as a flat disc surrounded by and resting above primeval waters, reflecting the creation account in Genesis where God separated the waters. This imagery would have been familiar to the original audience and emphasized God's power over the chaotic forces of nature.
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