Psalms 40:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then I said, 'Look, I come: it is written about me in the scroll of the book,'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that he comes in obedience to God, and that this was already written about him in God's book.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David, who is expressing his willingness to obey God's will rather than merely offering sacrifices. The 'volume of the book' likely refers to the Torah or God's written law. Early Christians saw this verse as prophetic of Jesus Christ, who came to fulfill what was written about him in Scripture.

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