KJV ORIGINAL
For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that the LORD is the supreme God who rules over all other so-called gods.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Psalms was compiled over centuries as a collection of songs and prayers used in Jewish worship, reflecting the spiritual life of ancient Israel. Psalm 95 is a call to worship God as the creator and ruler of all, written in a time when surrounding cultures practiced polytheism and worshipped multiple gods. This verse emphasizes Yahweh's supremacy to strengthen the faith of the Israelites amidst these influences.
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