Psalms 72:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

People will honor and respect you as long as the sun and moon exist, for all generations to come.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse expresses that God will be revered and respected by people forever, as long as the world exists.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Psalm 72, traditionally attributed to Solomon, which describes the reign of an ideal king who rules with justice and righteousness. The psalm was likely used in coronation ceremonies and reflects the hopes for a godly ruler who would bring peace and prosperity. Many scholars see this as ultimately pointing toward the Messiah's eternal kingdom.

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And I will give them a united heart and a single purpose, so they will respect and honor me forever, for their own good and for the good of their children who come after them.

Deuteronomy 4:10

Remember especially the day when you stood before the LORD your God at Mount Horeb, when the LORD said to me, 'Bring the people together, and I will let them hear my words, so they can learn to respect and honor me for as long as they live on earth, and so they can teach their children to do the same.'

Proverbs 30:11

There is a generation that curses their father and refuses to honor their mother.

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