KJV ORIGINAL
And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he built his sanctuary like magnificent palaces in the heavens, like the earth which he has established to last forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that he built his holy dwelling place to be as magnificent as heavenly palaces and as permanent as the earth itself.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm recounts Israel's history and God's faithfulness despite their repeated rebellion. The verse specifically refers to God establishing his sanctuary, likely referring to the temple in Jerusalem during Solomon's reign. The psalmist is emphasizing how God chose to dwell permanently among his people in a place of great beauty and stability.
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