KJV ORIGINAL
Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Come and see what the LORD has done—look at the destruction He has brought upon the earth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is inviting people to witness and acknowledge God's powerful acts of judgment and intervention throughout the world.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 46 was likely written during a time when Israel had witnessed God's dramatic intervention, possibly during King Hezekiah's reign when God destroyed the Assyrian army that was threatening Jerusalem. The psalmist reflects on how God sometimes brings necessary destruction to establish peace and justice. This verse comes in the context of celebrating God as a refuge and strength who ultimately brings peace to the earth.
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