Psalms 99:8

Psalms 99:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Thou answeredst them, O Lord our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
• New International Version (NIV)Lord our God, you answered them; you were to Israel a forgiving God, though you punished their misdeeds.
• English Standard Version (ESV)O Lord our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God to them, but an avenger of their wrongdoings.
• New King James Version (NKJV)You answered them, O Lord our God; You were to them God-Who-Forgives, Though You took vengeance on their deeds.

Context of Psalms 99:8

6Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel also called on his name. They cried to the Lord for help, and he answered them. 7He spoke to Israel from the pillar of cloud, and they followed the laws and decrees he gave them. O Lord our God, you answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, but you punished them when they went wrong. 9Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain in Jerusalem, for the Lord our God is holy!

Psalms 99:8 word by word

יְהוָ֣ה אֱלֹהֵינוּ֮ אַתָּ֪ה עֲנִ֫יתָ֥ם אֵ֣ל נֹ֭שֵׂא הָיִ֣יתָ לָהֶ֑ם וְ֝נֹקֵ֗ם עַל־עֲלִילוֹתָֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thou answeredstעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030
• them, O Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• our Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• thou wast a Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
• that forgavestנָשָׂאnâώâ' nâsâh · to lift: forgiveH5375
• them, though thou tookest vengeanceנָקַםnâqam · to avengeH5358
• of their inventionsעֲלִילָה‛ălîylâh ‛ălilâh · wantonnessH5949

Cross-references for Psalms 99:8

• Psalms 89:33But I will never stop loving him nor fail to keep my promise to him.
• Numbers 14:20Then the Lord said, “I will pardon them as you have requested.
• Deuteronomy 9:19I feared that the furious anger of the Lord, which turned him against you, would drive him to destroy you. But again he listened to me.
• Jeremiah 46:28Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant, for I am with you,” says the Lord. “I will completely destroy the nations to which I have exiled you, but I will not completely destroy you. I will discipline you, but with justice; I cannot let you go unpunished.”
• Zephaniah 3:7I thought, ‘Surely they will have reverence for me now! Surely they will listen to my warnings. Then I won’t need to strike again, destroying their homes.’ But no, they get up early to continue their evil deeds.
• Exodus 32:2So Aaron said, “Take the gold rings from the ears of your wives and sons and daughters, and bring them to me.”
• Numbers 11:33But while they were gorging themselves on the meat—while it was still in their mouths—the anger of the Lord blazed against the people, and he struck them with a severe plague.
• Numbers 20:12But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust me enough to demonstrate my holiness to the people of Israel, you will not lead them into the land I am giving them!”
• Deuteronomy 3:26“But the Lord was angry with me because of you, and he would not listen to me. ‘That’s enough!’ he declared. ‘Speak of it no more.
• Deuteronomy 9:20The Lord was so angry with Aaron that he wanted to destroy him, too. But I prayed for Aaron, and the Lord spared him.
• Ecclesiastes 7:29But I did find this: God created people to be virtuous, but they have each turned to follow their own downward path.”
• Romans 1:21Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused.

Commentaries on Psalms 99:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Thou - forgavest them - When the people had sinned, and wrath was about to descend on them, Moses and Aaron interceded for them, and they were not destroyed. Tookest vengeance of their inventions - God spared them, but showed his displeasure at their misdoings. He chastised, but did not consume them. This is amply proved in the history of this people.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Thou answeredst them, O Lord our God - The reference here is to God as “our” God; that is, the language used by those who now worship him is designed to give encouragement in approaching his throne. The God that “we” worship is the same that “they” worshipped; and as he answered them, we may feel assured that he will answer us. Thou wast a God that forgavest them - They were not perfect; they were sinners; they often offended thee, and yet thou didst…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-9Verses 6-9 The happiness of Israel is made out by referring to the most useful governors of that people. They in every thing made God's word and law their rule, knowing that they could not else expect that their prayers should be answered. They all wonderfully prevailed with God in prayer; miracles were wrought at their request. They pleaded for the people, and obtained answers of peace. Our Prophet and High Priest, of infinitely greater dignity than…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-8God showed favor by responding to his people in the past, while holding sinners accountable.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-86-8. The experience of these servants of God is cited for encouragement. among ... priests, among ... upon the Lord [and] He spake ... pillar--may be referred to all three (compare Ex 18:19; Le 8:15; De 5:5; 1Sa 9:13).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 99

• 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
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings