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Psalms 77:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Your ways, O God, are holy and perfect: who is as great a God as our God?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that God's ways are completely holy and that no other god can compare to the greatness of the one true God.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 77 is attributed to Asaph, a Levite musician during the time of King David, and it expresses a time of deep personal distress where the writer reflects on God's past acts of deliverance, such as the Exodus. In this verse, the psalmist highlights God's ways as holy and unique, likely referring to the sanctuary like the Tabernacle, emphasizing God's incomparable greatness amid Israel's history of worship and trials. This reflects the ancient Israelites' dependence on God's faithfulness during uncertain times.

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