KJV ORIGINAL
So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So chase them down with your fierce storm, and terrify them with your powerful wind.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to use His mighty power like a storm to defeat and frighten Israel's enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Psalm 83, written by Asaph, the psalmist is pleading with God to defend Israel against a coalition of enemies who are plotting to destroy them. This psalm reflects the historical realities of ancient Israel, where neighboring nations often threatened their existence through wars and alliances. The verse specifically asks God to use powerful natural forces like storms as instruments of divine judgment to pursue and terrify these adversaries.
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