Psalm 78:12

Translations

Modern

He worked wonders before their fathers in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.

Traditional

Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.

Literal

In the eyes of their fathers He did a wonder, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.

Latin

Coram patribus eorum fecit mirabilia in terra Ægypti, in campo Taneos.

Original

Hebrew

English

He worked wonders before their fathers in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.

Notes

Psalms 78:12

The wonders are the ten plagues against Egypt that God performed during Israel’s captivity (Exodus 7–12).

Psalms 78:12–16

The focus shifts from Ephraim (Psalm 78:9–11) to all of Israel. The psalmist thinks about God's power in Egypt (see Psalm 81:4–7) and in the wilderness.

Psalms 78:1–72

This wisdom psalm urges people to learn wisdom and share it faithfully.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Instructions God’s Love for Israel Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Numbers 13:22
They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, dwelled. It had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.
Ezekiel 30:14
I will lay waste Pathros, set fire to Zoan, and execute judgment on Thebes.
Isaiah 19:11
The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”?
Psalm 135:9
He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.
Deuteronomy 6:22
Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household.
Exodus 7:1–12:51
The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet.
Isaiah 19:13
The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray.
Psalm 78:42–50
They did not remember His power—the day He redeemed them from the adversary,
Nehemiah 9:10
You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day.
Psalm 106:22
…wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome deeds by the Red Sea.
Psalm 105:27–38
They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.
Genesis 32:3
Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.

Parallels

Matthew 13:34–35

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus Zoan: An ancient Egyptian city, probably Tanis

Glossary

Asaph Memorial Music Psalms, Book of Song of Moses Zoan

Topics

God: Mercy of God: Power of Miracles: Design of Miracles: Marvellous Things Miracles: Marvelous Things Wicked (People): Punishment of

Psalm 78:12

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