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Psalms 78:65
65Then the Lord awakened as from sleep, Like a [mighty] warrior who awakens from the sleep of wine [fully conscious of his power].
Psalms 78:65 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
- New International Version (NIV)Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, as a warrior wakes from the stupor of wine.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a strong man shouting because of wine.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, Like a mighty man who shouts because of wine.
Context of Psalms 78:65
63The fire [of war] devoured His young men, And His [bereaved] virgins had no wedding songs. 64His priests [Hophni and Phinehas] fell by the sword, And His widows could not weep. Then the Lord awakened as from sleep, Like a [mighty] warrior who awakens from the sleep of wine [fully conscious of his power]. 66He drove His enemies backward; He subjected them to lasting shame and dishonor. 67Moreover, He rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim [in which the tabernacle stood].
Read all of Psalms 78Psalms 78:65 word by word
וַיִּקַ֖ץ כְּיָשֵׁ֥ן׀ אֲדֹנָ֑י כְּ֝גִבּ֗וֹר מִתְרוֹנֵ֥ן מִיָּֽיִן׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 78:65
- Psalms 7:6Arise, O Lord, in Your anger; Lift up Yourself against the rage of my enemies; Rise up for me; You have commanded judgment and vindication.
- Psalms 44:23Awake! Why do You sleep, O Lord? Awaken, do not reject us forever.
- Isaiah 51:9Awake, awake, put on strength and might, O arm of the Lord; Awake as in the ancient days, as in the generations of long ago. Was it not You who cut Rahab (Egypt) in pieces, Who pierced the dragon [of Egypt]?
- Isaiah 42:13The Lord will go forth like a warrior, He will stir up His zeal like a man of war; He will shout out, yes, He will raise a war cry. He will prevail [mightily] against His enemies.
Commentaries on Psalms 78:65
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 65Then the Lord awaked - He seemed as if he had totally disregarded what was done to his people, and the reproach that seemed to fall on himself and his worship by the capture of the ark. Like a mighty man - כגבור kegibbor, like a hero that shouteth by reason of wine. One who, going forth to meet his enemy, having taken a sufficiency of wine to refresh himself, and become a proper stimulus to his animal spirits shouts - gives the war-signal for the onset…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 65Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep - literally, as one sleeping; that is, as one who is asleep suddenly arouses himself. The Lord seemed to have slept, or to have been inattentive to what was occurring. Suddenly he aroused himself to inflict vengeance on the enemies of his people. Compare Psalm 7:6, note; Psalm 44:23, note. And like a mighty man - The allusion is probably to a warrior. That shouteth by reason of wine - The proper idea here is that…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 56-72Verses 56-72 After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, the children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptuous sins render even Israelites hateful to God's holiness, and exposed to his justice. Those whom the Lord forsakes become an easy prey to the destroyer. And sooner or later, God will disgrace his enemies. He set a good government over his people; a monarch after his own heart. With good reason does…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-72This wisdom psalm urges people to learn wisdom and share it faithfully.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6565. (Compare Psa 22:16; Is 42:13).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 78
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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