The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.
Those who hate the LORD would have had to bow down to him, and their time of prosperity would have lasted forever.
This verse is saying that even God's enemies would have been forced to submit to him, and if they had, they could have enjoyed lasting blessing and prosperity.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 81 is a psalm attributed to Asaph, likely written for a festival such as the Feast of Tabernacles, where Israel celebrated their deliverance from Egypt and was reminded of God's covenant. In this verse, God expresses regret that His enemies or rebellious people did not submit to Him, which would have led to lasting blessings, but instead faced enduring consequences. This reflects the broader theme of the psalm, urging obedience to avoid judgment.
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