New English Translation
Psalms 76:3
3There he shattered the arrows, the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah)
Psalms 76:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.
- New International Version (NIV)There he broke the flashing arrows, the shields and the swords, the weapons of war.
- English Standard Version (ESV)There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah
- New King James Version (NKJV)There He broke the arrows of the bow, The shield and sword of battle. Selah
Context of Psalms 76:3
1God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great. 2He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion. There he shattered the arrows, the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah) 4You shine brightly and reveal your majesty, as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey. 5The bravehearted were plundered; they “fell asleep.” All the warriors were helpless.
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שָׁ֭מָּה שִׁבַּ֣ר רִשְׁפֵי־קָ֑שֶׁת מָגֵ֬ן וְחֶ֖רֶב וּמִלְחָמָ֣ה סֶֽלָה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 76:3
- Psalms 46:9He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire.
- 2 Chronicles 14:12The Lord struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah. The Cushites fled,
- 2 Chronicles 20:25Jehoshaphat and his men went to gather the plunder; they found a huge amount of supplies, clothing and valuable items. They carried away everything they could. There was so much plunder, it took them three days to haul it off.
- 2 Chronicles 32:21The Lord sent a messenger and he wiped out all the soldiers, princes, and officers in the army of the king of Assyria. So Sennacherib returned home humiliated. When he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword.
- Isaiah 37:35I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.”’”
- Ezekiel 39:4You will fall dead on the mountains of Israel, you and all your troops and the people who are with you. I give you as food to every kind of bird and every wild beast.
Commentaries on Psalms 76:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3There brake he the arrows of the bow - רשפי rishphey, the fiery arrows. Arrows, round the heads of which inflammable matter was rolled, and then ignited, were used by the ancients, and shot into towns to set them on fire; and were discharged among the towers and wooden works of besiegers. The Romans called them phalaricae; and we find them mentioned by Virgil, Aen. lib. ix., ver. 705: - Sed magnum stridens contorta phalarica venit, Fulminis acta modo. On…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3There brake he the arrows of the bow - That is, in Salem, or near Salem. The language is such as would be used in reference to invaders, or to armies that came up to storm the city. The occasion is unknown; but the meaning is, that God drove the invading army back, and showed his power in defending the city. The phrase “the arrows of the bow,” is literally, “the lightnings of the bow,” the word rendered “arrows” meaning properly “flame;” and then…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3God brings an end to the attacks of his enemies (see Psalm 46:9).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. brake ... the arrows--literally, "thunderbolts" (Psa 78:48), from their rapid flight or ignition (compare Psa 18:14; Ep 6:16). the battle--for arms (Ho 2:18).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 76
- 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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