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:
• 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;
• New Living Translation (NLT)So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands.

Context of Psalms 78:7

5He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, 6so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands. 8They would not be like their ancestors— a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose hearts were not loyal to God, whose spirits were not faithful to him. 9The men of Ephraim, though armed with bows, 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

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 one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
• Psalms 62:5Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.
• Psalms 91:14“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
• Psalms 130:6I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.
• Psalms 146:5Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.
• Jeremiah 17:7“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
• 1 Peter 1:21Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.
• Psalms 77:10Then I thought, “To this I will appeal: the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
• Psalms 103:2Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—
• Psalms 105:5Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,
• Exodus 12:24“Obey these instructions as a lasting ordinance for you and your descendants.
• Deuteronomy 4:9Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.
• Deuteronomy 7:18But do not be afraid of them; remember well what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt.
• Deuteronomy 8:2Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.
• Esther 9:27the Jews took it on themselves to establish the custom that they and their descendants and all who join them should without fail observe these two days every year, in the way prescribed and at the time appointed.
• 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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• God Continued...
• Hope
• 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