Psalms 105:36
Psalms 105:36 in Multiple Translations
Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.
He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.
He smote also all the first-born in their land, The chief of all their strength.
He put to death the first child of every family in the land, the first-fruits of their strength.
He killed all the firstborn in Egypt, the first to be produced in their vigor and strength.
He smote also all the first borne in their land, euen the beginning of all their strength.
And He smiteth every first-born in their land, The first-fruit of all their strength,
He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their manhood.
He smote also all the first-born in their land, the chief of all their strength.
And served their idols, and it became a stumblingblock to them.
Then Yahweh killed the oldest son in every house of the people of Egypt [DOU].
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 105:36
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Psalms 105:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֣ךְ
כָּל
בְּכ֣וֹר
בְּ/אַרְצָ֑/ם
רֵ֝אשִׁ֗ית
לְ/כָל
אוֹנָֽ/ם
וַ/יַּ֣ךְ
nâkâh
H5221
to smite
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
בְּכ֣וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
firstborn
N-ms
בְּ/אַרְצָ֑/ם
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs | Suff
רֵ֝אשִׁ֗ית
rêʼshîyth
H7225
first
N-fs
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
אוֹנָֽ/ם
ʼôwn
H202
strength
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 105:36
וַ/יַּ֣ךְ
nâkâh
H5221
"to smite"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
בְּכ֣וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
"firstborn"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to the firstborn child or animal, often holding a special status or responsibility. It appears in stories like Genesis and Exodus, highlighting the importance of birth order. The KJV translates it as 'eldest' or 'firstborn'.
Definition: 1) firstborn, firstling 1a) of men and women 1b) of animals 1c) noun of relation (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 96 OT verses. KJV: eldest (son), firstborn(-ling). See also: Genesis 10:15; Deuteronomy 21:17; Psalms 78:51.
בְּ/אַרְצָ֑/ם
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
רֵ֝אשִׁ֗ית
rêʼshîyth
H7225
"first"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to the beginning or first part of something, like the firstfruits of a harvest. It is used in Exodus 23:19 to describe the best of the harvest. The idea is to give God the best.
Definition: : beginning 1) first, beginning, best, chief 1a) beginning 1b) first 1c) chief 1d) choice part Also means: re.shit (רֵאשִׁית ": best" H7225H)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing. See also: Genesis 1:1; Job 42:12; Psalms 78:51.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אוֹנָֽ/ם
ʼôwn
H202
"strength"
N-ms | Suff
In the book of Job, this word refers to physical strength, wealth, or ability, highlighting God's power and might.
Definition: 1) vigour, generative power 2) wealth 3) physical strength (of men and behemoth)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: force, goods, might, strength, substance. See also: Genesis 49:3; Psalms 78:51; Psalms 105:36.
Study Notes — Psalms 105:36
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 105:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 105:36
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:36
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:36
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:36
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:36
- Sermons on Psalms 105:36
Context — Tell of His Wonders
34He spoke, and the locusts came— young locusts without number.
35They devoured every plant in their land and consumed the produce of their soil.
36Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.
37He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled. 38Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 49:3 | Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. |
| 2 | Exodus 12:29–30 | Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock. During the night Pharaoh got up—he and all his officials and all the Egyptians—and there was loud wailing in Egypt; for there was no house without someone dead. |
| 3 | Psalms 78:51 | He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham. |
| 4 | Exodus 11:4–5 | So Moses declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘About midnight I will go throughout Egypt, and every firstborn son in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of the servant girl behind the hand mill, as well as the firstborn of all the cattle. |
| 5 | Exodus 4:23 | and I told you to let My son go so that he may worship Me. But since you have refused to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son!’” |
| 6 | Hebrews 11:28 | By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn. |
| 7 | Psalms 135:8 | He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, of both man and beast. |
| 8 | Psalms 136:10 | He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 9 | Exodus 12:12 | On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. |
Psalms 105:36 Summary
This verse tells us about a time when God judged the Egyptians by striking down all their firstborn sons, which were considered the best and strongest of their families. This was a powerful act of God's justice and mercy, as He spared the Israelites who had trusted in Him. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's power and mercy, as seen in Psalm 23:4, and know that He will guide and protect us. By remembering God's actions in this verse, we can have faith that He is always working for our good, even in difficult circumstances, as promised in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God struck all the firstborn in the land?
This refers to the tenth plague in Exodus 11:5 and Exodus 12:29, where God brought judgment on the Egyptians for their refusal to let the Israelites go, sparing the firstborn of the Israelites who had applied the blood of the Passover lamb to their doorposts as instructed in Exodus 12:7-13.
Why were the firstborn considered the 'firstfruits of all their vigor'?
In biblical times, the firstborn were considered the strongest and most valuable, representing the best of their family's strength and vitality, much like the firstfruits of a harvest represent the best of the crop, as seen in Leviticus 23:10.
How does this event relate to the larger story of the Israelites' deliverance?
This plague was the final act of judgment that led to the Israelites' freedom, as Pharaoh finally relented and let them go after seeing the devastation of the tenth plague, as recorded in Exodus 12:31-33.
What can we learn from God's actions in this verse?
We see God's power, justice, and mercy, as He judges those who oppose Him and spares those who trust in Him, much like He does in Psalm 103:6, where He executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.
Reflection Questions
- How does the concept of God striking down the firstborn challenge or confirm my understanding of His character?
- In what ways do I see God's power and justice at work in the world today, and how should I respond to it?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's mercy and provision, just as the Israelites did during the Passover?
- How can I apply the lesson of the firstborn, as the 'firstfruits of all their vigor', to my own life and priorities?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:36
He smote also all the firstborn in their land,.... Both of men and beasts; the firstborn of the king on the throne, and of the maidservant behind the mill, and of the captive in the dungeon; this was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:36
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;
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 105:36
To wit, their first-born, as it is in the first clause, who are so called, , and the beginning of their strength, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:36
Psalms 105:36 He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.Ver. 36. He smote also all the firstborn] This he did last of all, the next spring after the first plague inflicted, et non nisi coactus, as that emperor once said when he subscribed a writ for execution of a certain malefactor. The chief of all their strength] Et ubi non erat primogenitus, moritur epitropus, say the Hebrews, where was not a firstborn, there the steward died; so that there was no house in Egypt without a dead corpse, as there are few among us without many dead souls.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:36
(36) See Psalms 78:51.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:36
36. The tenth and last plague, Exodus 11:1 ff. As in Psalms 78:51, the firstborn are described as the beginning, or firstlings of all their strength. Cp. Genesis 49:3; Deuteronomy 21:17.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:36
29-36. For an explanation of these verses see notes on Psalms 78:44-51
Sermons on Psalms 105:36
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(Through the Bible) Genesis 47-50 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker references the story of Abraham in Genesis 15, where God reveals to him that his descendants will go down to Egypt for 400 years before being brought ou |
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12 Real Christian Morals by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of sexual immorality and its consequences. He shares a personal experience of dealing with similar situations and emphasizes the imp |
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(Genesis) Genesis 49-50 by Joe Focht | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and his sons from the Bible. He highlights the downfall of Ruben, Jacob's firstborn, who was given to lust and committed a |
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(Exodus) Exodus 11:10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the gods of Egypt claiming the firstborn of both man and beast. However, God intervenes and takes what belongs to Him. The spea |
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(Exodus) Exodus 12:29-38 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the last judgment and the final plague that was coming upon the land of Egypt. The land of Goshen had previously escaped the last three plagu |
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Fast for Prayer in the Square – Day 3 by Carter Conlon | The video shown in the sermon is a two-minute preview of what God is expected to do in the future. The pastors will distribute this video to their congregations to give them an ide |
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The Reluctant God - Part 3 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Moses and his initial reluctance to answer God's call. Despite Moses' objections, God became angry with him and Moses ultimatel |