We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.
We will not hide these things from our children, but will tell the next generation about the LORD's praise, his strength, and the amazing things he has done.
The writer is promising to pass down stories of God's greatness and mighty works to future generations so they won't be forgotten.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written as a teaching song for the Israelites to remember their history with God. The psalmist is emphasizing the importance of oral tradition in ancient Israel, where parents and elders were responsible for passing down stories of God's faithfulness to their children and grandchildren. This was especially crucial since many people couldn't read, so spoken stories were the primary way to preserve their spiritual heritage.
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