KJV ORIGINAL
O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Clap your hands, everyone! Shout joyfully to God with victory songs!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling all people everywhere to celebrate and praise God with joyful, triumphant worship.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 47 is a song of triumph and praise found in the Old Testament, likely written during a time when the Israelites were celebrating God's victories and His rule over the nations. This verse invites all people to join in joyful worship, reflecting the cultural practice of expressing adoration through clapping and shouting in ancient Hebrew worship services, which were often tied to festivals or moments of divine deliverance.
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