KJV ORIGINAL
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From Zion, the perfect example of beauty, God has shone brightly.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse celebrates that God's glory radiates from Zion, which represents the peak of beauty and perfection.
📚 Historical Context
Zion originally referred to the hill in Jerusalem where David established his capital and where Solomon later built the temple. For the Israelites, Zion became the symbol of God's earthly dwelling place and the center of worship. This psalm was likely written during or after the temple period when Zion represented the height of God's presence among His people.
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