KJV ORIGINAL
Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise the LORD from the earth, you sea creatures, and all ocean depths:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling on all creatures of the sea and depths of the earth to join in praising God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 148, one of the final 'Hallelujah Psalms' that closes the book of Psalms with pure praise. The Hebrew word 'tanninim' translated as 'dragons' likely refers to large sea creatures like whales or sea serpents. In ancient Hebrew poetry, all of creation - from the heavens to the depths of the sea - was called to worship God together.
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