KJV ORIGINAL
Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Sound the trumpet at the new moon, at the appointed time, on our sacred festival day.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is calling God's people to celebrate their holy festivals with joyful music and worship when the time comes.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written for use during Israel's religious festivals, particularly the Feast of Tabernacles or Passover. The trumpet (or ram's horn called a shofar) was blown to announce the beginning of sacred times and gather people for worship. The 'new moon' marked the beginning of months in the Hebrew calendar and was a time for special observances.
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