KJV ORIGINAL
That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So that people may know that You, whose name alone is the LORD, are the Most High God over all the earth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God wants everyone to recognize that He alone is the supreme ruler over the entire world.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes Psalm 83, which was written during a time when Israel's enemies had formed a coalition to destroy them. The psalmist is calling on God to defeat these enemies so that all nations would recognize God's supreme authority. The use of God's personal name 'JEHOVAH' (or Yahweh) emphasizes His covenant relationship with Israel and His unique identity among all the gods worshiped by other nations.
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