Psalms 22:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You who reverence the LORD, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! And have deep respect for him, all you descendants of Israel!

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is calling all of God's people to worship and honor the LORD with reverence and praise.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 22 is attributed to King David and describes a period of intense personal anguish, likely from enemies or persecution, but it shifts toward triumphant praise and thanksgiving to God. In this verse, David calls on those who fear the Lord, meaning those who hold Him in reverent awe, to praise and glorify Him, specifically addressing the descendants of Jacob and Israel as the covenant people of God in ancient Israelite culture. This reflects the communal worship practices of Israel, where public expressions of faith reinforced their identity as God's chosen nation.

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