Psalms 105:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Until the time when God's promise came true: the Lord's word tested him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that God allowed Joseph to be tested and refined through difficult circumstances until the right time came for God's promises to be fulfilled.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to Joseph's time in prison in Egypt, where he was falsely accused and imprisoned for years before becoming Pharaoh's right-hand man. The psalm is recounting God's faithfulness to the patriarchs, specifically how Joseph endured testing while waiting for God's plan to unfold. Joseph had received dreams from God as a young man about his future leadership, but those promises took years to come to pass.

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