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 issued his laws to Jacob; he gave his instructions to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, 6so the next generation might know them— even the children not yet born— and they in turn will teach their own children. So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands. 8Then they will not be like their ancestors— stubborn, rebellious, and unfaithful, refusing to give their hearts to God. 9The warriors of Ephraim, though armed with bows, turned their backs and fled 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 40:4Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols.
• Psalms 62:5Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him.
• Psalms 91:14The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.
• Psalms 130:6I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.
• Psalms 146:5But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the Lord their God.
• Jeremiah 17:7“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
• 1 Peter 1:21Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory.
• Psalms 77:10And I said, “This is my fate; the Most High has turned his hand against me.”
• Psalms 103:2Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.
• Psalms 105:5Remember the wonders he has performed, his miracles, and the rulings he has given,
• Exodus 12:24“Remember, these instructions are a permanent law that you and your descendants must observe forever.
• Deuteronomy 4:9“But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.
• Deuteronomy 7:18But don’t be afraid of them! Just remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all the land of Egypt.
• Deuteronomy 8:2Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would obey his commands.
• Esther 9:27the Jews throughout the realm agreed to inaugurate this tradition and to pass it on to their descendants and to all who became Jews. They declared they would never fail to celebrate these two prescribed days at the appointed time each year.
• 1 Corinthians 11:24and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and said, “This is my body, which is given 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
• Forgetting God
• 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