Psalms 106:26
Psalms 106:26 in Multiple Translations
So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness,
Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:
Therefore he sware unto them, That he would overthrow them in the wilderness,
So he made an oath against them, to put an end to them in the waste land:
So he raised his hand to give them a serious warning that he would bring them down in the wilderness,
Therefore hee lifted vp his hande against them, to destroy them in the wildernesse,
And He lifteth up His hand to them, To cause them to fall in a wilderness,
Therefore he swore to them that he would overthrow them in the wilderness,
Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:
They mount up to the heavens, and they go down to the depths: their soul pined away with evils.
So he solemnly [MTY] told them that he would cause them to die there in the desert,
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Psalms 106:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשָּׂ֣א
יָד֣/וֹ
לָ/הֶ֑ם
לְ/הַפִּ֥יל
א֝וֹתָ֗/ם
בַּ/מִּדְבָּֽר
וַ/יִּשָּׂ֣א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יָד֣/וֹ
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs | Suff
לָ/הֶ֑ם
Prep | Suff
לְ/הַפִּ֥יל
nâphal
H5307
to fall
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
א֝וֹתָ֗/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בַּ/מִּדְבָּֽר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:26
וַ/יִּשָּׂ֣א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
יָד֣/וֹ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
לָ/הֶ֑ם
""
Prep | Suff
לְ/הַפִּ֥יל
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
א֝וֹתָ֗/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
בַּ/מִּדְבָּֽר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Prep | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:26
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- Psalms 106:26 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:26
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:26
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:26
- Sermons on Psalms 106:26
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
24They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise.
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. 28They yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods.Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 20:15 | Moreover, with an uplifted hand I swore to them in the wilderness that I would not bring them into the land that I had given them—a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands— |
| 2 | Numbers 14:28–35 | So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Your bodies will fall in this wilderness—all who were numbered in the census, everyone twenty years of age or older—because you have grumbled against Me. Surely none of you will enter the land in which I swore to settle you, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. But I will bring your children, whom you said would become plunder, into the land you have rejected—and they will enjoy it. As for you, however, your bodies will fall in this wilderness. Your children will be shepherds in the wilderness for forty years, and they will suffer for your unfaithfulness until the last of your bodies lies in the wilderness. In keeping with the forty days you spied out the land, you shall bear your guilt forty years—a year for each day—and you will experience My alienation. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will surely do these things to this entire wicked congregation, which has conspired against Me. They will meet their end in the wilderness, and there they will die.” |
| 3 | Hebrews 3:11 | So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” |
| 4 | Psalms 95:11 | So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.” |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 1:34–35 | When the LORD heard your words, He grew angry and swore an oath, saying, “Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, |
| 6 | Hebrews 3:18 | And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? |
| 7 | Exodus 6:8 | And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” |
| 8 | Revelation 10:5–6 | Then the angel I had seen standing on the sea and on the land lifted up his right hand to heaven. And he swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and everything in it, the earth and everything in it, and the sea and everything in it: “There will be no more delay! |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 32:40–42 | For I lift up My hand to heaven and declare: As surely as I live forever, when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me. I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh— the blood of the slain and captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.” |
| 10 | Genesis 14:22–23 | But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, that I will not accept even a thread, or a strap of a sandal, or anything that belongs to you, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’ |
Psalms 106:26 Summary
In Psalms 106:26, God raises His hand and swears to cast the Israelites down in the wilderness because of their disobedience and unbelief. This verse shows us that God is serious about keeping His promises and judgments, just like He says in Deuteronomy 32:40. When we disobey God or don't trust in His promises, we can face serious consequences, but if we repent and turn to Him, He is always ready to forgive and restore us (as seen in 1 John 1:9). By trusting in God's goodness and faithfulness, we can avoid His judgment and experience His blessing and love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'raise His hand and swear' in Psalms 106:26?
This phrase indicates God's solemn oath and judgment, as seen in other parts of the Bible such as Deuteronomy 32:40 and Ezekiel 20:5-6, where God swears by Himself to fulfill His promises and judgments.
Why did God decide to cast the Israelites down in the wilderness?
According to the context in Psalms 106:24-25, the Israelites despised the pleasant land and did not believe God's promise, leading to God's judgment as stated in Psalms 106:26.
Is God's judgment in Psalms 106:26 still relevant today?
Yes, God's judgment is still relevant today, as seen in Romans 11:22, which reminds us that God's kindness and severity are still at work, and we must remain faithful to avoid His judgment.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's covenant with Israel?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's covenant with Israel, as seen in Exodus 19:5-6 and Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20, where God establishes His covenant with the Israelites and warns them of the consequences of disobedience.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have despised God's promises or grumbled against His will in my own life, and how can I repent and trust in His goodness?
- How does the image of God 'raising His hand and swearing' impact my understanding of His character and my relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I apply the lessons of the Israelites' disobedience in the wilderness to my own walk with God, and how can I remain faithful in the face of challenges and temptations?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of trusting and obeying God, even when I do not fully understand His plans or purposes?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:26
Therefore he lifted up his hand against them,.... A gesture used in swearing, Genesis 14:22.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:26
Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: (1) The people's distrust of the Lord's word as to Canaan after hearing the spies' report (Psalms 106:24-27).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:26
He lifted up his hand; he sware, as this phrase is commonly used, as ,6: of this dreadful and irrevocable sentence and oath of God, see Numbers 14.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:26
Psalms 106:26 Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:Ver. 26. Therefore he lifted up his hand] i.e. He solemnly swore, as Numbers 14:30, or he was fetching his full blow at them. To overthrow them in the wilderness] Which also befell them according to their own wicked wish. Let men false heed of wishing evil to themselves, lest God say Amen to it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:26
(26) Lifted up his hand.—Not to strike, but to give emphasis to the oath pronounced against the sinners. (See Exodus 6:8, margin; Deuteronomy 32:40; comp. Psalms 144:8.) The substance of the oath here referred to is given in Numbers 14:28-35.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:26
26. So he lifted up his hand unto them That he would make them fall in the wilderness. i.e. He swore solemnly. See Numbers 14:28-29; Numbers 14:32, “As I live … your carcases shall fall in the wilderness.” ‘Lifting up the hand’ to heaven is man’s gesture as he appeals to God in an oath. The phrase is transferred ‘anthropopathically’ to God. Cp. Exodus 6:8; Deuteronomy 32:40; Ezekiel 20:23.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:26
Therefore he lifted up his hand against them - Numbers 14:27-33. He resolved to cut them off, so that none of them should reach the promised land.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:26
26. He lifted up his hand—In form of making oath, as in Deuteronomy 32:40; Genesis 14:22. In the passage alluded to, (Numbers 14:30,) for “I sware,” the Hebrew is, I lifted up my hand.
Sermons on Psalms 106:26
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Ideals and Realities by G.H. Lang | G.H. Lang preaches about the importance of understanding the conditional nature of God's covenants with His people, emphasizing that while God's promises are sure in His purpose an |
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Test of Confusion - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal testimony of a man who was struggling with addiction to crack cocaine. The man had a vision of his own funeral, which confirmed his f |
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The Test of Faith by Randy Jones | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of the Israelites in the desert after their escape from Egypt. He emphasizes how God allowed them to experience thirst and lack of |
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The Presence of the Lord: "The Lord Is With Us" by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the paramount importance of the Lord's presence among His people, asserting that no amount of prayer can guarantee it unless conditions align with His w |
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Hebrews 4 & 5 by Pat Kenney | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not taking the word of God lightly. He warns against simply being inspired by the message without truly internalizing and |
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Drifting by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of giving earnest heed to the things we have heard in order to avoid drifting away from God. He warns that if we do not take |
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Wasted Years by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the voice of unbelief, which is characterized as whiny, complaining, and grumbly. The congregation of Israel is portrayed as crybabies who re |