Psalms 96:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Before the LORD: because he is coming, he is coming to judge the earth! He will judge the world with righteousness, and all people with his truth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse declares that God is coming to judge the entire world fairly and according to his perfect truth.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was likely written during Israel's monarchy or post-exilic period as a call for all nations to worship God. It reflects the Hebrew understanding that God, as the true King over all creation, would one day establish perfect justice on earth. The repetition of 'he cometh' emphasizes the certainty and anticipation of God's coming judgment.

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