God’s Word Translation
Psalms 105:38
38The Egyptians were terrified of Israel, so they were glad when Israel left.
Psalms 105:38 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.
- New International Version (NIV)Egypt was glad when they left, because dread of Israel had fallen on them.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Egypt was glad when they departed, for dread of them had fallen upon it.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Egypt was glad when they departed, For the fear of them had fallen upon them.
Context of Psalms 105:38
36He killed all the firstborn sons, the first ones born in the land when their fathers were young. 37He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and no one among his tribes stumbled. The Egyptians were terrified of Israel, so they were glad when Israel left. 39He spread out a cloud as a protective covering and a fire to light up the night. 40The Israelites asked, and he brought them quail and filled them with bread from heaven.
Read all of Psalms 105Psalms 105:38 word by word
שָׂמַ֣ח מִצְרַ֣יִם בְּצֵאתָ֑ם כִּֽי־נָפַ֖ל פַּחְדָּ֣ם עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 105:38
- Exodus 10:7Then Pharaoh’s officials asked him, “How long will this man hold us in his grip? Let the Israelite men go to worship the Lord their God. When will you realize that Egypt is ruined?”
- Exodus 12:33The Egyptians begged the people to leave the country quickly. They said, “Soon we’ll all be dead!”
- Genesis 35:5As they moved on, God made the people of the cities that were all around them terrified so that no one pursued them.
- Joshua 2:9She said to them, “I know the Lord will give you this land. Your presence terrifies us. All the people in this country are deathly afraid of you.
Commentaries on Psalms 105:38
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 38Egypt was glad when they departed - They had suffered so many plagues; the land was so utterly desolate, there was so much sorrow in their dwellings, from the calamities which had come upon them for refusing to let the Israelites go, that at last they were glad to have them depart, and they were willing to aid them that they might get rid of them. This will, in part, account for the fact that they were willing to give them what they asked - even silver…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 24-45Verses 24-45 As the believer commonly thrives best in his soul when under the cross; so the church also flourishes most in true holiness, and increases in number, while under persecution. Yet instruments shall be raised up for their deliverance, and plagues may be expected by persecutors. And see the special care God took of his people in the wilderness. All the benefits bestowed on Israel as a nation, were shadows of spiritual blessings with which we are…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 37-45The exodus and the conquest of Canaan fulfilled God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Psalm 105:9–10). Unlike Psalm 78, the poet describes the Lord's goodness without mentioning Israel's history of rebellion (compare Psalm 106).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3838. (Compare Ex 12:33; De 11:25).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 105
- 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
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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