Psalms 78:7

Psalms 78:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:
• New International Version (NIV)Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.
• English Standard Version (ESV)so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments;
• New King James Version (NKJV)That they may set their hope in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments;

Context of Psalms 78:7

5For He established a testimony (a specific precept) in Jacob And appointed a law in Israel, Which He commanded our fathers That they should teach to their children [the great facts of God’s transactions with Israel], 6That the generation to come might know them, that the children still to be born May arise and recount them to their children, That they should place their confidence in God And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments, 8And not be like their fathers— A stubborn and rebellious generation, A generation that did not prepare its heart to know and follow God, And whose spirit was not faithful to God. 9The sons of Ephraim were armed as archers and carrying bows, Yet they turned back in the day of battle.

Psalms 78:7 word by word

וְיָשִׂ֥ימוּ בֵֽאלֹהִ֗ים כִּ֫סְלָ֥ם וְלֹ֣א יִ֭שְׁכְּחוּ מַֽעַלְלֵי־אֵ֑ל וּמִצְוֹתָ֥יו יִנְצֹֽרוּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• That they might setשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: makeH7760
• their hopeכֶּ֫סֶלkesel · loinH3689
• in Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• and not forgetשָׁכַחshâkach shâkêach · to forgetH7911
• the worksמַעֲלָלma‛ălâl · deedH4611
• of Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
• but keepנָצַרnâtsar · to watchH5341
• his commandmentsמִצְוָהmitsvâh · commandmentH4687

Cross-references for Psalms 78:7

• Psalms 40:4Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who makes the Lord his trust, And does not regard the proud nor those who lapse into lies.
• Psalms 62:5For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him, For my hope is from Him.
• Psalms 91:14“Because he set his love on Me, therefore I will save him; I will set him [securely] on high, because he knows My name [he confidently trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never abandon him, no, never].
• Psalms 130:6My soul waits for the Lord More than the watchmen for the morning; More than the watchmen for the morning.
• Psalms 146:5How blessed and graciously favored is he whose help is the God of Jacob (Israel), Whose hope is in the Lord his God,
• Jeremiah 17:7Blessed [with spiritual security] is the man who believes and trusts in and relies on the Lord And whose hope and confident expectation is the Lord.
• 1 Peter 1:21and through Him you believe [confidently] in God [the heavenly Father], who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are [centered and rest] in God.
• Psalms 77:10And I said, “This is my grief, That the right hand of the Most High has changed [and His lovingkindness is withheld].”
• Psalms 103:2Bless and affectionately praise the Lord, O my soul, And do not forget any of His benefits;
• Psalms 105:5Remember [with awe and gratitude] the wonderful things which He has done, His amazing deeds and the judgments uttered by His mouth [on His enemies, as in Egypt],
• Exodus 12:24You shall observe this event [concerning Passover] as an ordinance for you and for your children forever.
• Deuteronomy 4:9“Only pay attention and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have seen and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your grandchildren [impressing these things on their mind and penetrating their heart with these truths]—
• Deuteronomy 7:18you shall not be afraid of them; you shall remember [with confidence] what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt—
• Deuteronomy 8:2And you shall remember [always] all the ways which the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart (mind), whether you would keep His commandments or not.
• Esther 9:27the Jews established and made it a custom for themselves and for their descendants and for all who joined them, so that they would not fail to celebrate these two days as it was written and at the appointed time annually.
• 1 Corinthians 11:24and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is (represents) My body, which is [offered as a sacrifice] for you. Do this in [affectionate] remembrance of Me.”

Commentaries on Psalms 78:7

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7That they might set their hope in God - That they might place confidence in God; that they might maintain their allegiance to him. The object was to give such exhibitions of his character and government as to inspire just confidence in him, or to lead people to trust in him; and not to trust in idols and false gods. All the laws which God has ordained are such as are suited to inspire confidence in him as a just and righteous ruler; and all his dealings…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-8God holds each generation responsible for its own actions. They should maintain faith and hope (see Psalm 9:18; 27:14) and avoid being stubborn, rebellious, and unfaithful (see Deuteronomy 9:6–7; 10:16; 30:6; 31:27).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3-83-8. This history had been handed down (Ex 12:14; De 6:20) for God's honor, and that the principles of His law might be known and observed by posterity. This important sentiment is reiterated in (Psa 78:7, 8) negative form.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 78:7

• Children
• Commandments
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• Instruction
• School
• Wicked (People)
• Word of God

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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