KJV ORIGINAL
Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are the things we have heard and learned, which our ancestors passed down to us.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is emphasizing how important truths and stories about God have been faithfully handed down from generation to generation.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written to teach Israel's history to future generations. The Israelites had a strong oral tradition where parents and elders were responsible for telling their children about God's mighty works and faithfulness throughout their history. This verse introduces a recounting of God's dealings with Israel that the current generation received from their forefathers.
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