The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
The LORD has made His salvation known to everyone: He has openly displayed His righteousness for all the nations to see.
God is making His saving power and goodness visible to all people everywhere, not keeping it hidden or secret.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after Israel's return from Babylonian exile, when God's deliverance was seen as a demonstration of His faithfulness to all nations. In the ancient world, gods were often thought to be limited to specific peoples or regions, but this psalm declares that Israel's God acts openly before all nations. The term 'heathen' simply referred to non-Jewish nations, without the negative connotation it carries today.
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