Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
Say to God, 'How awesome and overwhelming You are in everything You do! Because of Your incredible power, even Your enemies will bow down and surrender to You.'
The writer is calling people to acknowledge God's awesome power that is so great that even His enemies must eventually submit to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during Israel's time of prosperity, possibly during King David's or Solomon's reign, when God's power was evident in their military victories and national success. The Hebrew concept of God being 'terrible' referred to His awe-inspiring might that could both protect His people and defeat their enemies. Ancient Near Eastern cultures understood that truly powerful deities commanded respect even from their opponents.
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