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Psalms 106:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Who could possibly describe all of God's powerful deeds? Who could tell about all the reasons He deserves praise?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that God's mighty works and greatness are so vast that no one could ever fully express or describe them all.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 106 is part of a collection of psalms that retell Israel's history, focusing on God's faithfulness despite the nation's repeated unfaithfulness, and it was likely composed during the post-exilic period when the Jewish people were reflecting on their past to renew their covenant relationship with God. This verse serves as a rhetorical question in a song of praise, emphasizing the vastness of God's mighty deeds during events like the Exodus, which were central to Israel's identity and worship. It underscores the human limitation in fully capturing or declaring God's works, encouraging a sense of awe in the original audience.

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