Psalms 148:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Wild animals and farm animals; crawling creatures and flying birds:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues a list of all living creatures that are called to praise God.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Psalm 148, one of the final 'Hallelujah Psalms' that closes the book of Psalms. The psalmist is calling all of creation - from the heavens to the earth, from inanimate objects to every living creature - to praise God. In ancient Hebrew poetry, this type of comprehensive list was a common way to express the totality of creation.

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