Psalms 106:22
Psalms 106:22 in Multiple Translations
wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome deeds by the Red Sea.
Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.
Wondrous works in the land of Ham, And terrible things by the Red Sea.
Works of wonder in the land of Ham, and things of fear by the Red Sea.
performing miracles in the land of Ham, doing amazing things at the Red Sea.
Wonderous woorkes in the lande of Ham, and fearefull things by the red Sea.
Of wonderful things in the land of Ham, Of fearful things by the sea of Suph.
wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome things by the Red Sea.
Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.
And let them sacrifice the sacrifice of praise: and declare his works with joy.
They forgot about the wonderful things that he did for them in Egypt and the amazing/awesome things that he did for them at the Red Sea.
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Psalms 106:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נִ֭פְלָאוֹת
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
חָ֑ם
נ֝וֹרָא֗וֹת
עַל
יַם
סֽוּף
נִ֭פְלָאוֹת
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
V-Niphal
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
חָ֑ם
Châm
H2526
Ham
N-proper
נ֝וֹרָא֗וֹת
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Niphal
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יַם
yâm
H3220
West
N-ms
סֽוּף
çûwph
H5488
reed
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:22
נִ֭פְלָאוֹת
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
V-Niphal
This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.
Definition: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly). See also: Genesis 18:14; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 9:2.
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
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.
חָ֑ם
Châm
H2526
"Ham"
N-proper
Ham was a son of Noah and the name also refers to his descendants or their country, often associated with hot southern lands. This term appears in Genesis 5:32 and 9:18. Ham's story is significant in biblical history.
Definition: § Ham = "hot" southern lands continaing the descendants of Ham
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Ham. See also: Genesis 5:32; Genesis 10:20; Psalms 78:51.
נ֝וֹרָא֗וֹת
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Niphal
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
יַם
yâm
H3220
"West"
N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
סֽוּף
çûwph
H5488
"reed"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a type of reed or water plant, often used to describe the Red Sea. It appears in Exodus as the body of water the Israelites crossed. The word is also translated as flag or weed in some versions.
Definition: 1) reed, rush, water plant 1a) rushes 1b) sea of rushes - used of Red Sea
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: flag, Red (sea), weed. Compare H5489 (סוּף). See also: Exodus 2:3; Joshua 2:10; Psalms 106:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:22
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- Psalms 106:22 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:22
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:22
- Sermons on Psalms 106:22
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
20They exchanged their Glory for the image of a grass-eating ox.
21They forgot God their Savior, who did great things in Egypt,
22wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome deeds by the Red Sea.
23So He said He would destroy them— had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them. 24They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 105:23 | Then Israel entered Egypt; Jacob dwelt in the land of Ham. |
| 2 | Psalms 78:51 | He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham. |
| 3 | Exodus 14:25–28 | He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!” Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea, so that the waters may flow back over the Egyptians and their chariots and horsemen.” So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state. As the Egyptians were retreating, the LORD swept them into the sea. The waters flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen—the entire army of Pharaoh that had chased the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived. |
| 4 | Exodus 15:10 | But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters. |
| 5 | Psalms 105:27–36 | They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. He sent darkness, and it became dark— yet they defied His words. He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die. Their land teemed with frogs, even in their royal chambers. He spoke, and insects swarmed— gnats throughout their country. He gave them hail for rain, with lightning throughout their land. He struck their vines and fig trees and shattered the trees of their country. He spoke, and the locusts came— young locusts without number. They devoured every plant in their land and consumed the produce of their soil. Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor. |
Psalms 106:22 Summary
This verse is talking about the amazing things God did for the Israelites when they were in Egypt and when they were escaping from the Egyptian army. He did incredible miracles, like parting the Red Sea, to show His power and love for them, as seen in Exodus 14:13-31. Just like the Israelites, we can easily forget about God's goodness and faithfulness in our lives, but it's so important to remember and give thanks, just like the Psalmist is doing here, and as encouraged in Psalms 107:1 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the land of Ham refer to in Psalms 106:22?
The land of Ham is likely referring to Egypt, as Ham was one of Noah's sons and Egypt was one of the regions settled by his descendants, as seen in Genesis 10:6 and 1 Chronicles 1:8.
What are some examples of the wondrous works God did in the land of Ham?
While the Bible doesn't give a comprehensive list of these works, we can infer from other passages, such as Exodus 7-12, that they include the ten plagues God sent upon Egypt to free the Israelites from slavery.
What does the Red Sea have to do with God's awesome deeds?
The Red Sea is where God miraculously parted the waters to allow the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army, as described in Exodus 14:13-31.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Psalm?
This verse is part of a larger section that recounts Israel's history of rebellion against God, highlighting His faithfulness and their unfaithfulness, as seen in Psalms 106:6-12 and 106:24-25.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has worked wonders in my own life, and how can I remember to give Him thanks and praise?
- How do I tend to respond when God does something amazing in my life - do I quickly forget, like the Israelites, or do I make an effort to remember and pass on the story to others?
- What are some 'Red Sea' moments in my life where God has intervened in a powerful way, and how can I use those experiences to encourage myself and others when faced with challenges?
- In what ways can I, like Moses, stand in the breach and intercede for others when they are facing God's judgment or discipline, as seen in Psalms 106:23?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:22
Wondrous works in the land of Ham,.... The same with Egypt; Mizraim, from whence Egypt had its name, being the son of Ham; [See comments on Psalms 78:51].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:22
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: -Three transgressions of Israel in the wilderness are detailed, rising in gradation of moral guilt, without respect to time: (1) Their
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:22
Psalms 106:22 Wondrous works in the land of Ham, [and] terrible things by the Red sea.Ver. 22. Wondrous works in the land of Ham] i.e. Among the Egyptians, Ham’ s posterity. And terrible things by the Red Sea] All which were buried, together with the remembrance of God, the doer.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:22
(22) Land of Ham.—A synonym for Egypt, peculiar to the historic psalms (Psalms 78:51; Psalms 105:23; Psalms 105:27).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:22
Verse 22. Wondrous works in the land of Ham] The plagues inflicted on the Egyptians. Egypt is called the Land of Ham or Cham, because it was peopled by Misraim the son of Cham.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:22
19–23. A fourth sin; the worship of the calf (Exodus 32; Deuteronomy 9:8 ff.).
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:22
22. For the places here named see Psalms 106:9, and Psalms 105:23
Sermons on Psalms 106:22
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Deliverance in the Stormy Winds by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman reflects on the story of the Lord bringing an east wind to bring locusts upon Egypt, and how the stormy winds were used by God to deliver Israel from the cruel Ph |