KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God is the source of their power, their reason for joy, and their rescuer.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 118 is a thanksgiving psalm that was likely sung during Jewish festivals, particularly the Feast of Tabernacles. This specific verse echoes the song of Moses and Miriam after God delivered the Israelites from Egypt (Exodus 15:2), connecting the psalmist's present deliverance to God's historical acts of salvation. The psalm celebrates God's enduring love and faithfulness in times of trouble.
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