KJV ORIGINAL
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD is great, and He deserves tremendous praise in the city of our God, on His holy mountain.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God is magnificent and worthy of great praise, especially in Jerusalem, His holy city.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written to celebrate Jerusalem and Mount Zion as God's chosen dwelling place among His people Israel. The 'city of our God' refers to Jerusalem, and the 'mountain of his holiness' refers to Mount Zion, where the temple stood. This would have been sung during religious festivals when pilgrims gathered in Jerusalem to worship.
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