KJV ORIGINAL
Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise the LORD, all you armies of heaven; you servants of his who carry out his will.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling on all of God's heavenly servants and angels to praise and worship the LORD for who he is.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 103, a psalm of David expressing deep gratitude for God's forgiveness and love. In ancient Hebrew thought, God was seen as commanding vast armies of angels and heavenly beings who served him faithfully. These 'hosts' referred to the organized ranks of spiritual beings in heaven who worship God and carry out his commands.
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