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Psalms 132:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Until I find a place for the LORD, a home for the mighty God of Jacob.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing a deep commitment to find or establish a proper dwelling place where God can be worshiped and honored.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Psalm 132, a song of ascent that recalls King David's deep commitment to establish a permanent home for the Ark of the Covenant in Jerusalem, symbolizing God's dwelling among His people. In the biblical narrative, David expressed this desire during a time when Israel was transitioning from a mobile tabernacle to a fixed temple, as described in 2 Samuel 7, though God later instructed that Solomon would build it. This reflects the ancient Israelite culture's emphasis on honoring God's presence through sacred spaces.

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