KJV ORIGINAL
LORD, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou marchedst out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens dropped, the clouds also dropped water.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
LORD, when you came out from Seir, when you marched out from the land of Edom, the earth shook, and the heavens poured down rain, yes, the clouds poured down water.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse celebrates how God's powerful presence caused the earth to shake and the heavens to pour down rain when He came to help His people.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Deborah's victory song after God helped Israel defeat their enemies through her leadership and Barak's military campaign. Seir and Edom refer to the mountainous region southeast of Israel where God had previously revealed His power. The imagery recalls God's dramatic appearances in Israel's history, particularly at Mount Sinai.
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