Psalms 104:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

People go out to their work and labor until evening comes.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the natural rhythm of human life - working during the day until evening.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Psalm 104, a magnificent hymn celebrating God's creation and providence. The psalmist is describing the ordered pattern of creation, where humans work during daylight hours as part of God's design. In ancient times, most work was done during daylight hours since artificial lighting was limited, making this daily rhythm even more pronounced than today.

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