Psalms 78:21
“Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;”
Psalms 78:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Therefore the Lord heard, and was angry: and a fire was kindled against Jacob, and wrath came up against Israel.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Therefore Jehovah heard, and was wroth; And a fire was kindled against Jacob, And anger also went up against Israel;
- DARBYDarby
- Therefore Jehovah heard, and was wroth; and fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also went up against Israel:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Therefore Yahweh heard, and was angry. A fire was kindled against Jacob, anger also went up against Israel,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Therefore hath Jehovah heard, And He sheweth Himself wroth, And fire hath been kindled against Jacob, And anger also hath gone up against Israel,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Therefore, the Lord heard this and was angry; a fire was kindled against Jacob, and his anger rose against Israel.
Context: Psalms 78
19Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?
20Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?
21Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
22Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:
23Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,
About Psalms 78: Lessons from Israel's History
Psalm 78 recounts the history of Israel and how God proved Himself faithful despite their continuous disobedience. It emphasizes the importance of passing down the knowledge of God's faithfulness to future generations.
Commentary
Psalm 78 serves as a reminder that forgetting God's faithfulness leads to disobedience and downfall. The psalmist emphasizes the need to teach the next generation about God's work and wonders so that we can honor Him with our lives. The psalm also highlights the consequences of disobedience and the need for repentance. Thus, we must make a conscious effort to pass down our faith and knowledge of God's faithfulness to the generations that follow us. Ultimately, we are encouraged to trust in God's faithfulness because He is the only one who can grant us eternal salvation.