Psalms 102:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that God is the creator who established both the earth and the heavens from the very beginning.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is titled 'A Prayer of the Afflicted' and was likely written during a time of national distress, possibly during the Babylonian exile. The psalmist contrasts human frailty and temporary suffering with God's eternal nature and creative power. This verse comes in the middle section where the writer shifts from personal lament to declaring God's unchanging character.

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