Bible Commentary

He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to stand as a heap. 13. He divided the sea ] Lit. clave, as in Psa 78:15; the word which is used in Exo 14:16; Isa 63:12; Neh 9:11. as an heap ] Cp. Exo 15:8; Psa 33:7. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:13”

Marvelous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, [in] the field of Zoan. 12. In the sight of their fathers he did wonders. Cp. Psa 77:14. in the field of Zoan ] Zoan, known to the Greeks as Tanis, was situated on the E. bank of the Tanitic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:12”

And forgot his works, and his wonders that he had showed them. 11. And they forgat his doings, And his wondrous works that he had shewed them (R.V.). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And forgat his works – The works which he had performed in behalf of the nation. These works are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:11”

They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law; 10. the covenant of God ] See Exo 19:5; Exo 24:3; Exo 24:7-8. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges They kept not the covenant of God – The covenant which God had made with the entire Hebrew people. They … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:10”

The children of Ephraim, [being] armed, [and] carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle. 9. This verse presents serious difficulties. (1) It seems to speak of some well-known act of cowardice on the part of the Ephraimites. But why should cowardice in war be censured, when it is disloyalty to God of which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:9”

And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation [that] set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not steadfast with God. 8. as their fathers ] Primarily, the generation of the wandering in the wilderness; but the warning was true for almost every age. stubborn and rebellious ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:8”

That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments: 7. their hope ] Or, their confidence, as Pro 3:26. and not forget ] “Lest thou forget” is the constantly recurring warning in Deuteronomy (Deu 4:9, &c.). the works of God ] Or, as R.V. in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:7”

That the generation to come might know [them, even] the children [which] should be born; [who] should arise and declare [them] to their children: 6. The A.V. follows the Massoretic division of the verse; but it is better to connect the clauses thus: That another generation might know, That sons which should be born might … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:6”

For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: 5. a testimony a law ] Not the Mosaic legislation generally, but the express precept which enjoined upon Israelite parents the duty of teaching their children the great … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:5”

We will not hide [them] from their children, showing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. We will not hide them from their children – From their descendants, however remote. We of this generation will be faithful in handing down these … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 78:4”