Bible Commentary

How he had wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Zoan: 43. How he set his signs in Egypt (R.V.): words borrowed from Exo 10:1-2, “my signs which I have set among them.” Cp. Psa 105:27. Only six, or, if Psa 78:48 or Psa 78:50 refers to the murrain, possibly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:43”

They remembered not his hand, [nor] the day when he delivered them from the enemy. 42. his hand ] His power exerted on their behalf. See Exo 3:19, and often. nor the day &c.] Nor the day when he redeemed them from the adversary (R.V.). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges They remembered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:42”

Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel. 41. And they turned again and tempted God, And provoked the Holy One of Israel. limited (A.V.) would mean “entertained mean and circumscribed notions of His power and goodness and faithfulness” (Kay), or ‘hindered His action by their unbelief’ (Mat 13:58). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:41”

How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, [and] grieve him in the desert! 40, 41. An emphatic repetition of Psa 78:17-18. provoke him ] Rather, as in Psa 78:8 ; Psa 78:17 ; Psa 78:56, rebel against him. Both words, rebel against and grieve, occur together in Isa 63:10. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:40”

For he remembered that they [were but] flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again. 39. For &c.] And he remembered &c. Flesh denotes the frailty of human nature, including moral as well as physical weakness: a wind &c. symbolises the transitoriness of human life. Cp. Psa 56:4; Psa 103:14 ff.; Gen 6:3; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:39”

But he, [being] full of compassion, forgave [their] iniquity, and destroyed [them] not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath. 38. This verse describes the general attributes of God, in virtue of which ( Psa 78:39) He spared Israel in spite of their guilt. Render: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:38”

For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his covenant. 37. right stedfast ] Or, stedfast faithful. Cp. Psa 78:8, where the same words are used. The heart is the organ of thought and will, which determines the moral and religious character, the seat of true repentance and amendment of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:37”

Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues. 36. But they flattered him with their mouth, And lied unto him with their tongue (R.V.). As though God were a man who could be deceived by hypocrisy. Cp. Isa 29:13. According to the Massoratic reckoning, this is the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:36”

And they remembered that God [was] their rock, and the high God their redeemer. 35. their rock ] Cp. Deu 32:4 ff. the high God ] God Most High, El Elyn, a combination found elsewhere only in Gen 14:18 ff. But cp. Psa 73:11; and Psa 7:17, Psa 47:2, Jehovah Elyn; Psa 57:2, Elhm Elyn. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:35”

When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God. 34. When he slew them, then they would inquire after him: And return and seek God earnestly. The tenses denote the repeated alternations of punishment and repentance. Cp. Jdg 2:11 ff. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:34”