KJV ORIGINAL
Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You are my King, O God: command victories and rescue for Jacob.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring God as their King and asking Him to bring deliverance and victory to His people.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time when Israel faced military defeat or national crisis. Jacob refers to the nation of Israel, as Jacob was the patriarch whose name was changed to Israel. The psalmist is appealing to God's sovereignty and His covenant relationship with the descendants of Jacob.
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