Psalms 50:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I know every bird in the mountains, and all the wild animals in the fields belong to me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is declaring that He knows and owns every creature in the natural world - from the smallest bird to the largest wild animal.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Psalm 50, which is attributed to Asaph, a worship leader during King David's time. In this psalm, God is speaking as a judge, addressing His people about true worship versus empty religious rituals. The surrounding verses emphasize that God doesn't need their sacrifices because He already owns everything in creation.

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Ezekiel 39:17

And you, son of man, this is what the Lord God says: Tell every bird in the sky and every wild animal — come together from everywhere for my sacrifice. I'm preparing a massive sacrifice on the mountains of Israel, and you're going to feast on flesh and drink blood.

Job 40:20

The mountains provide food for him, where all the wild animals play and roam freely.

Ezekiel 39:4

You're going to fall on Israel's mountains — you and your whole army and everyone with you. I'm going to leave your bodies for the hungry birds and wild animals to feed on.

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