KJV ORIGINAL
Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Give to the LORD, all you families and nations of people, give to the LORD glory and strength.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling all peoples and families of the earth to honor God and acknowledge His power.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after Israel's exile, when the nation had a renewed understanding of God's sovereignty over all peoples, not just Israel. It reflects a time when Israel recognized that God's glory should be proclaimed to all nations and families of the earth.
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