KJV ORIGINAL
For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I raise my hand toward heaven and declare: I live forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring His eternal nature - that He exists forever, unlike mortal beings.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the Song of Moses, a prophetic poem Moses delivered to the Israelites just before his death and their entry into the Promised Land. In ancient times, raising one's hand was a solemn gesture used when making oaths or declarations, similar to how we might raise our right hand in court today. Moses is speaking on behalf of God, emphasizing God's eternal nature in contrast to the temporary nature of earthly powers.
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