Psalms 106:30
Psalms 106:30 in Multiple Translations
But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained.
Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed.
Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment; And so the plague was stayed.
Then Phinehas got up, and made prayer for them; and the disease went no farther.
But Phinehas took a stand for the Lord and intervened, and the plague was stopped in its tracks.
But Phinehas stoode vp, and executed iudgement, and the plague was staied.
And Phinehas standeth, and executeth judgment, And the plague is restrained,
Then Phinehas stood up and executed judgment, so the plague was stopped.
Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed.
And they rejoiced because they were still: and he brought them to the haven which they wished for.
But Phinehas stood up and punished/killed the ones who had sinned greatly, and as a result the ◄plague/serious disease► ended.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 106:30
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Psalms 106:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּעֲמֹ֣ד
פִּֽ֭ינְחָס
וַ/יְפַלֵּ֑ל
וַ֝/תֵּעָצַ֗ר
הַ/מַּגֵּפָֽה
וַ/יַּעֲמֹ֣ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
פִּֽ֭ינְחָס
Pîynᵉchâç
H6372
Phinehas
N-proper
וַ/יְפַלֵּ֑ל
pâlal
H6419
to pray
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַ֝/תֵּעָצַ֗ר
ʻâtsâr
H6113
to restrain
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הַ/מַּגֵּפָֽה
maggêphâh
H4046
plague
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:30
וַ/יַּעֲמֹ֣ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
פִּֽ֭ינְחָס
Pîynᵉchâç
H6372
"Phinehas"
N-proper
Phinehas was a priest in the Bible who was known for his zeal and dedication to God. He was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron, and his actions helped to stop a plague in Israel. Phinehas is also mentioned in the book of Ezra as a helper.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.33; father of: Eleazar (H0499K) § Phinehas = "mouth of brass" 1) son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron; his zealousness for the Lord averted a plague on Israel and gained him the promise of the Lord of an everlasting priesthood in his family 2) a priest and the son of the priest Eli 3) the father of a helper of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Phinehas. See also: Exodus 6:25; 1 Samuel 4:4; Psalms 106:30.
וַ/יְפַלֵּ֑ל
pâlal
H6419
"to pray"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To pray or intercede, as seen in the Bible when people like Moses and David prayed to God for guidance and help, often using this Hebrew word to describe their actions.
Definition: 1) to intervene, interpose, pray 1a) (Piel) to mediate, judge 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to intercede 1b2) to pray
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Chronicles 6:34; Psalms 5:3.
וַ֝/תֵּעָצַ֗ר
ʻâtsâr
H6113
"to restrain"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to restrain or hold back, often used in the context of controlling one's actions or emotions. In the book of Psalms, it describes God's power to restrain evil. The word can also mean to assemble or rule over something.
Definition: 1) to restrain, retain, close up, shut, withhold, refrain, stay, detain 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to restrain, halt, stop 1a2) to retain 1b) (Niphal) to be restrained, be stayed, be under restraint
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able, close up, detain, fast, keep (self close, still), prevail, recover, refrain, [idiom] reign, restrain, retain, shut (up), slack, stay, stop, withhold (self). See also: Genesis 16:2; 1 Chronicles 12:1; Psalms 106:30.
הַ/מַּגֵּפָֽה
maggêphâh
H4046
"plague"
Art | N-fs
A plague or pestilence in the Bible often refers to a divine judgment, like the plagues God sent upon Egypt in Exodus 7-12. It can also mean a defeat or slaughter, as seen in 1 Samuel 4:10.
Definition: 1) blow, slaughter, plague, pestilence, strike, smite 1a) blow (fatal stroke) 1b) slaughter (of battle) 1c) plague, pestilence (divine judgment)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: ([idiom] be) plague(-d), slaughter, stroke. See also: Exodus 9:14; 2 Samuel 17:9; Psalms 106:29.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:30
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 106:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:30
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:30
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:30
- Sermons on Psalms 106:30
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
28They yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods.
29So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them.
30But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained.
31It was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come. 32At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 25:6–8 | Just then an Israelite man brought to his family a Midianite woman in the sight of Moses and the whole congregation of Israel while they were weeping at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand, followed the Israelite into his tent, and drove the spear through both of them—through the Israelite and on through the belly of the woman. So the plague against the Israelites was halted, |
| 2 | Joshua 7:12 | This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they themselves have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you whatever is devoted to destruction. |
| 3 | Numbers 25:14–15 | The name of the Israelite who was slain with the Midianite woman was Zimri son of Salu, the leader of a Simeonite family. And the name of the slain Midianite woman was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur, a tribal chief of a Midianite family. |
| 4 | Jonah 1:12–15 | “Pick me up,” he answered, “and cast me into the sea, so it may quiet down for you. For I know that I am to blame for this violent storm that has come upon you.” Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea was raging against them more and more. So they cried out to the LORD: “Please, O LORD, do not let us perish on account of this man’s life! Do not charge us with innocent blood! For You, O LORD, have done as You pleased.” At this, they picked up Jonah and cast him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 18:40–41 | Then Elijah ordered them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let a single one escape.” So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered them there. And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 13:9–11 | Instead, you must surely kill him. Your hand must be the first against him to put him to death, and then the hands of all the people. Stone him to death for trying to turn you away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 13:15–17 | you must surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword. Devote to destruction all its people and livestock. And you are to gather all its plunder in the middle of the public square, and completely burn the city and all its plunder as a whole burnt offering to the LORD your God. The city must remain a mound of ruins forever, never to be rebuilt. Nothing devoted to destruction shall cling to your hands, so that the LORD will turn from His fierce anger, grant you mercy, show you compassion, and multiply you as He swore to your fathers, |
Psalms 106:30 Summary
This verse tells us that Phinehas, a brave and faithful man, stood up and intervened when the Israelites were sinning, and because of his actions, God stopped the plague that was killing them. Phinehas' actions were like a sacrifice to God, and they were credited to him as righteousness, as we see in Psalms 106:31. This reminds us that our actions can have a big impact on the lives of others and on our relationship with God, just like we see in Proverbs 24:23-25. By standing up for what is right and trusting God, we can make a difference and bring glory to God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the context of the plague that Phinehas intervened in?
The plague occurred because the Israelites had yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods, provoking the LORD to anger, as seen in Psalms 106:28-29 and Numbers 25:1-9.
Who was Phinehas and why was his action significant?
Phinehas was the grandson of Aaron, and his action of standing and intervening was significant because it stopped the plague and was credited to him as righteousness, as mentioned in Psalms 106:30-31 and Numbers 25:10-13.
What does it mean that the plague was restrained?
The plague being restrained means that God stopped the judgment and destruction that had begun, sparing the lives of the Israelites, similar to how God relented from destroying the Israelites in Exodus 32:14 and Numbers 14:20.
How does Phinehas' example apply to our lives today?
Phinehas' example encourages us to stand up for what is right and to intervene in situations where God's people are sinning, just as we see in Ezekiel 22:30 and Jude 1:22-23, and to trust that our actions can make a difference in the lives of others and in the eyes of God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to stand up for what is right, just like Phinehas did?
- How can I intervene in a situation where someone is sinning, without being judgmental or condemning?
- What are some ways that I can trust God to work through my actions, even when the situation seems impossible to change?
- How can I apply the principle of Phinehas' righteousness being credited to him to my own life and relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:30
Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment,.... When none else would, he rose up in great zeal for the Lord of hosts; and took on him the work of a civil magistrate, and slew two persons of noble
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:30
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).
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:30
Psalms 106:30 Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and [so] the plague was stayed.Ver. 30. Then stood up Phinehas] Animose surrexit (Vatab.). By a secret, heroical, and extraordinary motion of God’ s Spirit, such as may not be drawn into example. All things reported and commended in Scripture may not be imitated. One Birchet, by example of Phinehas and Ehud, thought he might have killed a great personage in this land, whom he looked upon as a naughty man, and God’ s enemy. A particular example will afford a general instruction, when the equity of the thing done is universal, and the cause common, otherwise not, saith learned Junius. And executed judyment] Not tarrying for the sentence of the judges. The Chaldee rendereth it, And prayed. Execution of justice is that actual, magisterial, and majestical kind of prayer that will stay the plague when nothing else will.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:30
(30) Executed judgment.—The Prayer Book has “prayed,” following the Chaldee and Syriac. The LXX. and Vulg. have “appeased.”
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:30
30. Then stood up Phinehas] Cp. Numbers 25:7; and for ‘stood,’ Numbers 16:48. and executed judgment] So rightly Jerome, diiudicavit. P.B.V. prayed follows the Syr. and Targ.; but this is not the regular meaning of the form of the verb, and does not agree with the history. and so the plague was stayed] From Numbers 25:8.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:30
Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment ... - Inflicted summary punishment upon a principal offender. Numbers 25:7-8.
Sermons on Psalms 106:30
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Driving the Stake of Righteousness by Zeb McDaris | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the annoyance of being constantly told about the wrongdoings of others, especially when it comes to children. He emphasizes the importance |
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Exposition on Psalm 107 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the mercies of God as seen in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's goodness personally to truly appreciate His praises. The Psalms |
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The Jewish Freedom Movement by Robert Wurtz II | Robert Wurtz II delves into the historical context of Jesus' time, exploring the presence and impact of the Zealots, a group known for their resistance against Roman rule. Simon th |
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Learning From Losing by David Roper | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tendency of people to look back and find direction from the way things have been done in the past. He mentions the theme song of the churc |
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Jonah #4: How God Makes Us Into a Sign by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah and how God turned him into a sign. Jonah initially resisted God's commission to go to Nineveh and fled from His presence |
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Then the Fire of the Lord Fell by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon transcript, the preacher emphasizes the need for conviction and the fear of God in our lives. He describes a powerful experience of God's presence during a church se |
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(Men Who Met God): Elijah - "The Lord Leviticus Before Whom I Stand" by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of finding reality and how sin often prevents us from experiencing it. He explores the inner conflict within humans, where the di |