Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
Say to God, 'How awesome and overwhelming You are in everything You do! Because of Your incredible power, even Your enemies will bow down and surrender to You.'
The writer is calling people to acknowledge God's awesome power that is so great that even His enemies must eventually submit to Him.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 66 is a song of praise in the Old Testament, likely composed during a time when the Israelites were celebrating God's deliverance from their enemies, drawing from events like the Exodus. It reflects the ancient Hebrew culture's emphasis on God's mighty acts in history, such as parting the sea and defeating foes, to inspire awe and submission. This verse specifically calls for verbal acknowledgment of God's overwhelming power that forces even adversaries to yield.
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