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Psalms 68:26

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Praise God in your gatherings, yes, praise the Lord, all you who come from Israel.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is calling God's people to worship and praise Him together when they gather as a community.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 68 is a psalm attributed to David, often seen as a hymn of praise celebrating God's victories and the movement of the ark of the covenant, possibly during its procession to Jerusalem. In this verse, the psalmist calls for the people to bless God in their worship assemblies, highlighting the importance of communal praise rooted in Israel's heritage. The "fountain of Israel" likely refers to the origins or the core of the Israelite nation, symbolizing the source of their faith and identity.

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