Psalm 78:35

Translations

Modern

And they remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer.

Traditional

And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer.

Literal

And they remembered that God was their rock, and El-Elyon their Redeemer.

Latin

Et rememorati sunt quia Deus adjutor est eorum, et Deus excelsus redemptor eorum est.

Original

Hebrew

English

And they remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer.

Notes

Psalms 78:35–39

The Israelites remembered the correct teaching about God (Psalms 9:9; 91:1), but they did not let God change the way they thought and lived (Leviticus 26:41).

Psalms 78:34–39

Israel continued to exist because of God's compassion, despite the people's rebellion and lack of belief (Psalm 78:7–8).

Psalms 78:32–39

Israel’s rebellion resulted in God’s judgment, but even their short-lived and insincere repentance motivated God to exercise forbearance.

Psalms 78:1–72

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

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Anger Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
Isaiah 41:14
Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
Exodus 15:13
With loving devotion You will lead the people You have redeemed; with Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling.
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Deuteronomy 7:8
But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.
Deuteronomy 32:15
But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked—becoming fat, bloated, and gorged. He abandoned the God who made him and scorned the Rock of his salvation.
Isaiah 44:6
Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.
Psalm 78:11
They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them.
Psalm 106:13
Yet they soon forgot His works and failed to wait for His counsel.
Psalm 78:42
They did not remember His power—the day He redeemed them from the adversary,
Deuteronomy 32:30–31
How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up?

Parallels

Matthew 13:34–35

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Asaph Memorial Music Psalms, Book of Song of Moses Zoan

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of, Illustrated God: Mercy of Wicked (People): Punishment of

Psalm 78:35

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