KJV ORIGINAL
He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He made an east wind blow across the sky, and by his power he brought in the south wind.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how God used his power to control the winds from different directions.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 78, which recounts Israel's history and God's faithfulness despite their repeated unfaithfulness. The specific reference to the east and south winds likely refers to the miraculous provision of quail in the wilderness (Numbers 11), when God used winds to bring the birds to feed the hungry Israelites during their 40-year journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.
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