KJV ORIGINAL
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From sunrise to sunset, the LORD's name should be praised.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God deserves our praise all day long, from morning until night.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is part of the 'Hallel' psalms (Psalms 113-118) that were traditionally sung during major Jewish festivals like Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles. The phrase 'from rising of the sun to its setting' was a common Hebrew expression meaning 'all day long' or 'continuously,' emphasizing that worship of God should be constant and universal.
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