KJV ORIGINAL
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Tell the nations about his glory, and share his amazing works with all people everywhere.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is calling God's people to actively share news of God's greatness and miraculous deeds with everyone around the world.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 96 is a song of praise that celebrates God as the supreme ruler over all nations, not just Israel. It was likely written during or after the Babylonian exile when the Israelites had a renewed understanding that their God was meant to be known by all peoples. The term 'heathen' simply referred to non-Jewish nations in the ancient world.
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