KJV ORIGINAL
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I know for certain that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring with confidence that God is supreme and greater than any other so-called gods or powers.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after Israel's exile, when they were surrounded by nations worshiping various gods and idols. The Israelites needed to be reminded that their God was not just one among many, but the one true God who reigns supreme over all creation and all false deities.
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