Psalms 106:26

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness,

American Standard Version (1901)

Therefore he sware unto them, That he would overthrow them in the wilderness,

Bible in Basic English

So he made an oath against them, to put an end to them in the waste land:

Free Bible Version

So he raised his hand to give them a serious warning that he would bring them down in the wilderness,

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore hee lifted vp his hande against them, to destroy them in the wildernesse,

King James (Authorized) Version

Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:

One Unity Resource Bible

Therefore he swore to them that he would overthrow them in the wilderness,

Translation for Translators

So he solemnly [MTY] told them that he would cause them to die there in the desert,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Therefore he raised his hand and swore to them that he would let them die in the desert,

Noah Webster Bible

Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:

World English Bible

Therefore he swore to them that he would overthrow them in the wilderness,

Young's Literal Translation

And He lifteth up His hand to them, To cause them to fall in a wilderness,

Context

Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good

²⁵They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD. ²⁶So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness, ²⁷to disperse their offspring among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands.

Sermons

Ideals and Realities

G.H. Lang

Summary

This verse reflects on the Israelites' disobedience and rebellion against God in the wilderness, particularly at the incident of the golden calf. Despite witnessing God's miraculous works and deliverance, they still turned away from Him. The verse serves as a reminder of the consequences of unfaithfulness and the importance of remaining steadfast in our relationship with God. It highlights the need for repentance and reliance on God's grace to avoid falling into sin and experiencing His discipline.