KJV ORIGINAL
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He has shown his people how powerful his works are, so that he could give them the land that belonged to other nations.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is demonstrating his mighty power to his people so he can give them the inheritance he promised, including territories from other nations.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm celebrates God's faithfulness to Israel throughout their history. The verse likely refers to God's powerful works during the conquest of Canaan, when he demonstrated his might through miracles and military victories. The 'heritage of the heathen' refers to the Promised Land that God gave to Israel, taking it from the Canaanite nations who previously occupied it.
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