KJV ORIGINAL
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He stops wars all across the earth; he breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; he burns up the war chariots with fire.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is showing His power to end all warfare and destroy the weapons people use to fight each other.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time when Israel faced military threats from surrounding nations. The imagery of breaking bows, cutting spears, and burning chariots refers to the common weapons and war machines of ancient warfare. The psalmist is declaring God's ultimate authority over all human conflicts and His ability to bring peace to the entire world.
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