KJV ORIGINAL
To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
To God who rides through the highest heavens, which have existed since ancient times; listen, He speaks with His voice, and it is a powerful voice.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is praising God as the mighty ruler of all creation who speaks with awesome power from the heavens.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David as a victory song celebrating God's triumph over Israel's enemies and His presence with His people. The imagery of God 'riding the heavens' draws from ancient Near Eastern descriptions of storm gods who controlled the skies, but here applied to the one true God of Israel. The phrase 'heavens of heavens' refers to the highest realm of God's dwelling place.
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