They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.
They will come and tell future generations about God's righteousness and goodness - they will tell the people yet to be born about what God has done.
This verse is saying that God's mighty works and righteousness will be passed down and proclaimed to future generations who haven't been born yet.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 22 was written by King David around 1000 BC during a period of intense personal suffering and persecution, where he expressed his anguish to God while ultimately affirming divine deliverance. In this psalm, which shifts from lament to praise, verse 31 looks ahead to future generations who will hear and proclaim God's righteous acts, emphasizing the ongoing transmission of God's faithfulness through history. This reflects the ancient Israelite practice of passing down testimonies of God's works to ensure the covenant community endures.
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