KJV ORIGINAL
Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You divided the sea by your strength; you crushed the heads of the sea monsters in the waters.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is praising God for His awesome power over the ocean and the dangerous creatures within it.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during or after the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, likely during the Babylonian exile. The psalmist is recalling God's mighty acts in history, particularly the parting of the Red Sea during the Exodus from Egypt. The 'dragons' or sea monsters represent the chaotic forces that God conquered, showing His supreme authority over creation.
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