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Psalms 47:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

God has risen up with joyful shouting, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet blast.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse celebrates God ascending to His throne with triumphant joy and the sound of celebration.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 47 is a hymn of praise likely composed during the time of King David in ancient Israel, celebrating God's victory and enthronement as king over all nations. This verse portrays God ascending with shouts and trumpet blasts, possibly symbolizing the ceremonial bringing of the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem, which was a significant event in Israelite worship. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, such expressions of joy and music were common in religious festivals to affirm God's supreme authority.

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