KJV ORIGINAL
Because I will publish the name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Because I will proclaim the name of the LORD: give praise and honor to our God for His greatness.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that he will announce God's name and calling everyone to recognize and praise God's amazing greatness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the Song of Moses, which he sang to the Israelites just before his death and their entry into the Promised Land. Moses is preparing to recite a lengthy song that will serve as both a warning and testimony about God's faithfulness to future generations. He begins by calling heaven and earth as witnesses and invoking God's great name as the foundation for everything he's about to say.
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