Psalms 60:8 meaning and explanation

Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

Psalms 60:8, Berean Standard Bible

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In this verse God speaks from His sanctuary, declaring His authority over the nations surrounding Israel. Moab, Edom and Philistia were long-standing enemies, and the images are deliberately humiliating: a washbasin is a servant's vessel, tossing a sandal on Edom claims it as footstool and property, and a shout of triumph announces victory.

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