Psalms 97:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For you, LORD, are high above all the earth: you are lifted up far above all gods.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that the LORD is supreme over everything on earth and far greater than any other so-called gods.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written during a time when Israel was surrounded by nations that worshiped many different gods and idols. The psalmist is affirming that the God of Israel is not just one god among many, but is the supreme ruler over all creation and infinitely greater than any other deity that people might worship.

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When they heard this, they all came together and prayed out loud to God as one voice: 'Lord, you are the God who made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them.'

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