KJV ORIGINAL
Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Come and see what God has done: He is awesome and mighty in the way He acts toward people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The psalmist is inviting everyone to witness God's amazing and powerful works among humanity.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during a time when Israel had experienced God's deliverance from enemies or difficult circumstances. The Hebrew word 'terrible' (nora) means 'awe-inspiring' or 'fear-inducing' in the sense of overwhelming reverence, not frightening in a negative way. Ancient people understood that encountering the divine was both wonderful and humbling.
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