KJV ORIGINAL
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
What are human beings, that you even think about them? What are people, that you care enough to visit them?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing amazement that God, who created the vast universe, would care about and pay attention to ordinary human beings.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to King David, who likely wrote it while contemplating the night sky and feeling overwhelmed by God's creation. In ancient times, people had a clearer view of the stars without light pollution, making the vastness of the heavens even more striking. The phrase 'son of man' was a Hebrew way of saying 'human being' or 'mortal person.'
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