God’s Word Translation
Psalms 78:7
7to trust God, to remember what he has done, and to obey his commands.
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
5He established written instructions for Jacob’s people. He gave his teachings to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to make them known to their children 6so that the next generation would know them. Children yet to be born ⌞would learn them⌟. They will grow up and tell their children to trust God, to remember what he has done, and to obey his commands. 8Then they will not be like their ancestors, a stubborn and rebellious generation. Their hearts were not loyal. Their spirits were not faithful to God. 9The men of Ephraim, well-equipped with bows ⌞and arrows⌟, turned ⌞and ran⌟ on the day of battle.
Read all of Psalms 78Psalms 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 is the person who places his confidence in the Lord and does not rely on arrogant people or those who follow lies.
- Psalms 62:5Wait calmly for God alone, my soul, because my hope comes from him.
- Psalms 91:14Because you love me, I will rescue you. I will protect you because you know my name.
- Psalms 130:6My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning.
- Psalms 146:5Blessed are those who receive help from the God of Jacob. Their hope rests on the Lord their God,
- Jeremiah 17:7Blessed is the person who trusts the Lord. The Lord will be his confidence.
- 1 Peter 1:21Through him you believe in God who brought Christ back to life and gave him glory. So your faith and confidence are in God.
- Psalms 77:10Then I said, “It makes me feel sick that the power of the Most High is no longer the same.”
- Psalms 103:2Praise the Lord, my soul, and never forget all the good he has done:
- Psalms 105:5Remember the miracles he performed, the amazing things he did, and the judgments he pronounced,
- Exodus 12:24“You must follow these instructions. They are a permanent law for you and your children.
- Deuteronomy 4:9However, be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you don’t forget the things which you have seen with your own eyes. Don’t let them fade from your memory as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.
- Deuteronomy 7:18Don’t be afraid of them. Remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and all of Egypt.
- Deuteronomy 8:2Remember that for 40 years the Lord your God led you on your journey in the desert. He did this in order to humble you and test you. He wanted to know whether or not you would wholeheartedly obey his commands.
- Esther 9:27the Jews established a tradition for themselves and their descendants and for anyone who would join them. The tradition was that a person should never fail to observe these two days every year, as they were described and at their appointed time.
- 1 Corinthians 11:24and spoke a prayer of thanksgiving. He broke the bread and said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember 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
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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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