Psalms 105:29
Psalms 105:29 in Multiple Translations
He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die.
He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.
He turned their waters into blood, And slew their fish.
At his word their waters were turned to blood, and he sent death on all their fish.
He turned their water into blood, killing all the fish.
He turned their waters into blood, and slewe their fish.
He hath turned their waters to blood, And putteth to death their fish.
He turned their waters into blood, and killed their fish.
He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.
And they provoked him with their inventions: and destruction was multiplied among them.
Yahweh caused all the water in Egypt to become ◄blood/red like blood►, and his doing that caused all the fish to die.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 105:29
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Psalms 105:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הָפַ֣ךְ
אֶת
מֵימֵי/הֶ֣ם
לְ/דָ֑ם
וַ֝/יָּ֗מֶת
אֶת
דְּגָתָֽ/ם
הָפַ֣ךְ
hâphak
H2015
to overturn
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מֵימֵי/הֶ֣ם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp | Suff
לְ/דָ֑ם
dâm
H1818
blood
Prep | N-ms
וַ֝/יָּ֗מֶת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
דְּגָתָֽ/ם
dâgâh
H1710
fish
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 105:29
הָפַ֣ךְ
hâphak
H2015
"to overturn"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To overturn means to turn something around or change it completely, often implying a reversal or transformation. This can be seen in the Bible when something is turned upside down or changed radically.
Definition: 1) to turn, overthrow, overturn 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to overturn, overthrow 1a2) to turn, turn about, turn over, turn around 1a3) to change, transform 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself, turn, turn back 1b2) to change oneself 1b3) to be perverse 1b4) to be turned, be turned over, be changed, be turned against 1b5) to be reversed 1b6) to be overturned, be overthrown 1b7) to be upturned 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to transform oneself 1c2) to turn this way and that, turn every way 1d) (Hophal) to turn on someone
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] become, change, come, be converted, give, make (a bed), overthrow (-turn), perverse, retire, tumble, turn (again, aside, back, to the contrary, every way). See also: Genesis 3:24; Job 30:15; Psalms 30:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מֵימֵי/הֶ֣ם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp | Suff
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
לְ/דָ֑ם
dâm
H1818
"blood"
Prep | N-ms
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.
וַ֝/יָּ֗מֶת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
דְּגָתָֽ/ם
dâgâh
H1710
"fish"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word also means fish, similar to H1709, and is used to describe fish in the Bible, often in stories about fishing and the sea.
Definition: fish
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: fish. See also: Genesis 1:26; Psalms 105:29; Isaiah 50:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 105:29
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:29
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:29
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:29
- Sermons on Psalms 105:29
Context — Tell of His Wonders
27They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.
28He sent darkness, and it became dark— yet they defied His words.
29He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die.
30Their land teemed with frogs, even in their royal chambers. 31He spoke, and insects swarmed— gnats throughout their country.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 7:20–21 | Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded; in the presence of Pharaoh and his officials, Aaron raised the staff and struck the water of the Nile, and all the water was turned to blood. The fish in the Nile died, and the river smelled so bad that the Egyptians could not drink its water. And there was blood throughout the land of Egypt. |
| 2 | Psalms 78:44 | He turned their rivers to blood, and from their streams they could not drink. |
| 3 | Isaiah 50:2 | Why was no one there when I arrived? Why did no one answer when I called? Is My hand too short to redeem you? Or do I lack the strength to deliver you? Behold, My rebuke dries up the sea; I turn the rivers into a desert; the fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 29:4–5 | But I will put hooks in your jaws and cause the fish of your streams to cling to your scales. I will haul you up out of your rivers, and all the fish of your streams will cling to your scales. I will leave you in the desert, you and all the fish of your streams. You will fall on the open field and will not be taken away or gathered for burial. I have given you as food to the beasts of the earth and the birds of the air. |
| 5 | Revelation 16:3 | And the second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it turned to blood like that of the dead, and every living thing in the sea died. |
Psalms 105:29 Summary
Psalms 105:29 tells us that God turned the waters of Egypt to blood and caused the fish to die, this was a powerful act of judgment against the Egyptians for their sin and rebellion against God (as seen in Exodus 7:17-21). This event reminds us that God is all-powerful and will not tolerate sin, but it also points us to the hope of salvation and redemption that we have in Jesus Christ (John 3:16). By trusting in God's love and power, we can have confidence in His presence and provision in our lives, even in difficult times. This verse also encourages us to remember the importance of obeying God's commands and living a life that is pleasing to Him (John 14:15).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of God turning the waters to blood in Psalms 105:29?
This act is a demonstration of God's power and judgment, as seen in Exodus 7:17-21, where God turns the Nile River to blood as a plague upon Egypt, showing His authority over creation and His displeasure with sin.
How does this verse relate to the story of the Exodus?
Psalms 105:29 is a reference to the first plague in Exodus 7:17-21, where God instructs Moses to stretch out his staff over the waters of Egypt, turning them to blood and causing the fish to die, this event is a reminder of God's deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
What can we learn from God's actions in this verse?
We learn that God is a God of justice and judgment, who will not tolerate sin and rebellion, as seen in Romans 6:23, where the wages of sin is death, and that His power is not limited by human understanding or natural laws.
How does this verse apply to our lives today?
This verse reminds us of the importance of obeying God's commands and living a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in John 14:15, where Jesus says that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments, and that God's judgment is still a reality for those who refuse to acknowledge and worship Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God's power and judgment are still at work in the world today, and how can I be mindful of His presence in my life?
- How can I apply the lesson of God's judgment on sin to my own life, and what areas of my life need to be surrendered to God's authority?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of trusting and obeying God, even when I don't understand His ways or purposes?
- In what ways can I be a witness to God's power and love in a world that often rejects Him, and how can I share the message of salvation with those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:29
He turned their waters into blood,.... With which Egypt abounded; their streams, rivers, ponds, and pools, so that they had no water to drink; a just judgment upon them for shedding the innocent
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:29
He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish. -The three plagues omitted out of the ten are the murrain of the cattle and the boils, the fifth and the sixth, and the darkness, the ninth;
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:29
Psalms 105:29 He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.Ver. 29. And he turned their waters into blood] A just hand of God upon them for their cruelty in drowning the Hebrew infants, and a real forewarning, if they could have seen it, of the death of their firstborn, and their final overthrow at the Red Sea. And slew their fish] Which was a great part of their food; piscis a pascendo dictus.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:29
(29) For the various terms used in describing the plagues, see Notes to the historical account in Exodus.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:29
29. After mentioning the crucial plague of the darkness, the Psalmist refers briefly to the other plagues, omitting however the fifth and sixth, and inverting the order of the third and fourth. he turned &c.] The first plague, Exodus 7:14 ff., Exodus 7:21.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:29
See an account of these plagues in Exo. 6–11. Compare Psalms 78:43-51. This is mostly a mere enumeration of the plagues in the order in which they occurred, but without, of course, the details of the circumstances attending them.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:29
29-36. For an explanation of these verses see notes on Psalms 78:44-51
Sermons on Psalms 105:29
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Praying and the Commonplace by Samuel Chadwick | Samuel Chadwick preaches about the extraordinary lives of Moses and Elijah, chosen to talk with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration due to their unique tasks and intimate relatio |
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A Prophecy for Russia and America by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher expresses frustration and anger towards the wickedness in the world, particularly highlighting a case where a young man who had beaten up an elderly ma |
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Carry His Burden by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a burden for the world that is without God. He encourages the audience to bear the burden and care for others, belie |
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God Is Willing to Save Wicked, Hardened Sinners! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes God's unwavering willingness and power to save even the most hardened sinners, as seen in the plight of Judah who doubted His ability to redeem them from |
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John 12:34-41 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the deceitfulness of the Jews who questioned Christ's statement about being lifted up, revealing their lack of understanding and deliberate wrongdoin |