Psalms 73:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And they say, 'How does God know? Does the Most High have any knowledge at all?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows how wicked people mockingly question whether God actually sees or knows what's happening in the world.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 73 is written by Asaph, a temple musician, who was struggling with seeing wicked people prosper while the righteous suffered. In ancient times, people often assumed that prosperity was a sign of God's blessing, so when evil people thrived, it raised difficult questions about God's justice and awareness.

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