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Psalms 19:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Their message has spread throughout the entire earth, and their words have reached to the ends of the world. In them God has made a dwelling place for the sun,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that God's message through creation reaches everywhere on earth, and He has given the sun its place in the heavens as part of His visible testimony.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Psalm 19, where David is describing how creation itself declares God's glory without using spoken words. In ancient times, people understood the movements of celestial bodies as divine communication, and the sun was seen as particularly significant in displaying God's power and faithfulness. The psalm moves from describing nature's testimony to praising God's written law.

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