Psalms 148:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Young men and young women; elderly people and children:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse calls people of every age and stage of life to join in praising God together.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Psalm 148, one of the final 'Hallelujah Psalms' that concludes the book of Psalms. The psalmist is calling all of creation - from the heavens to the earth, from nature to humanity - to praise God. In ancient Hebrew culture, listing different groups like this was a poetic way of saying 'absolutely everyone.'

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