KJV ORIGINAL
The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The mighty God, the LORD, has spoken and called to the whole earth from where the sun rises in the east to where it sets in the west.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that the mighty LORD has spoken with authority to the entire world, from east to west.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 50 is attributed to Asaph, a Levite and chief musician in David's time. This psalm presents God as a divine judge calling His people to account for their worship and covenant faithfulness. The opening verse establishes God's universal authority and sovereignty over all creation.
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