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 in Jacob, And appointed a law in Israel, Which He commanded our fathers That they were to teach them to their children, 6So that the generation to come would know, the children yet to be born, That they would arise and tell them to their children, So that they would put their confidence in God And not forget the works of God, But comply with His commandments, 8And not be like their fathers, A stubborn and rebellious generation, A generation that did not prepare its heart And whose spirit was not faithful to God. 9The sons of Ephraim were archers equipped with bows, Yet they turned back on the day of battle.

Psalms 78:7 word by word

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

• So that they would putשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: makeH7760
• their confidenceכֶּ֫סֶלkesel · loinH3689
• in Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• not forgetשָׁכַחshâkach shâkêach · to forgetH7911
• the worksמַעֲלָלma‛ălâl · deedH4611
• of Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
• complyנָצַרnâtsar · to watchH5341
• His commandmentsמִצְוָהmitsvâh · commandmentH4687

Cross-references for Psalms 78:7

• Psalms 40:4How blessed is the man who has made the Lord his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who become involved in falsehood.
• Psalms 62:5My soul, wait in silence for God alone, For my hope is from Him.
• Psalms 91:14“Because he has loved Me, I will save him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name.
• Psalms 130:6My soul waits in hope for the Lord More than the watchmen for the morning; Yes, more than the watchmen for the morning.
• Psalms 146:5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, Whose hope is in the Lord his God,
• Jeremiah 17:7Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose trust is the Lord.
• 1 Peter 1:21who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
• Psalms 77:10Then I said, “It is my grief, That the right hand of the Most High has changed.”
• Psalms 103:2Bless the Lord, my soul, And do not forget any of His benefits;
• Psalms 105:5Remember His wonders which He has done, His marvels and the judgments spoken by His mouth,
• Exodus 12:24And you shall keep this event as an ordinance for you and your children forever.
• Deuteronomy 4:9“Only be careful for yourself and watch over your soul diligently, 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; but make them known to your sons and your grandsons.
• Deuteronomy 7:18you are not to be afraid of them; you shall remember well what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt:
• Deuteronomy 8:2And you shall remember all the way which the Lord your God has led you in the wilderness these forty years, in order to humble you, putting you to the test, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.
• Esther 9:27the Jews established and made a custom for themselves, their descendants, and for all those who allied themselves with them, so that they would not fail to celebrate these two days according to their regulation and according to their appointed time annually.
• 1 Corinthians 11:24and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in 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
• Faith
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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