Psalms 106:34
Psalms 106:34 in Multiple Translations
They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them,
They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:
They did not destroy the peoples, As Jehovah commanded them,
They did not put an end to the peoples, as the Lord had said;
They did not destroy the heathen peoples as the Lord had told them to do,
Neither destroied they the people, as the Lord had commanded them,
They have not destroyed the peoples, As Jehovah had said to them,
They didn’t destroy the peoples, as the LORD commanded them,
They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:
A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
Our ancestors did not destroy the people who did not believe in Yahweh like he told them to do.
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Psalms 106:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹֽא
הִ֭שְׁמִידוּ
אֶת
הָֽ/עַמִּ֑ים
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
אָמַ֖ר
יְהוָ֣ה
לָ/הֶֽם
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
הִ֭שְׁמִידוּ
shâmad
H8045
to destroy
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָֽ/עַמִּ֑ים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-mp
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אָמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לָ/הֶֽם
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:34
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הִ֭שְׁמִידוּ
shâmad
H8045
"to destroy"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word shâmad means to destroy or desolate something, used to describe annihilation or devastation. It is used in the Bible to describe the destruction of cities or nations, such as in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to destroy, exterminate, be destroyed, be exterminated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be annihilated, be exterminated 1a2) to be destroyed, be devastated 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to annihilate, exterminate 1b2) to destroy Aramaic equivalent: she.mad (שְׁמַד "to destroy" H8046)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: destory(-uction), bring to nought, overthrow, perish, pluck down, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:30; 2 Samuel 22:38; Psalms 37:38.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
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.
הָֽ/עַמִּ֑ים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אָמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לָ/הֶֽם
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 106:34
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- Context
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- Psalms 106:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:34
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:34
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:34
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:34
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:34
- Sermons on Psalms 106:34
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
32At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them.
33For they rebelled against His Spirit, and Moses spoke rashly with his lips.
34They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them,
35but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs. 36They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 7:2 | and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 7:16 | You must destroy all the peoples the LORD your God will deliver to you. Do not look on them with pity. Do not worship their gods, for that will be a snare to you. |
| 3 | Judges 1:21 | The Benjamites, however, failed to drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the Benjamites. |
| 4 | Joshua 23:12–13 | For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 15:22–23 | But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” |
| 6 | Numbers 33:55–56 | But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land before you, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides; they will harass you in the land where you settle. And then I will do to you what I had planned to do to them.” |
| 7 | Matthew 17:19–20 | Afterward the disciples came to Jesus privately and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” |
| 8 | Judges 1:27–36 | At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. When Israel became stronger, they pressed the Canaanites into forced labor, but they never drove them out completely. Ephraim also failed to drive out the Canaanites living in Gezer; so the Canaanites continued to dwell among them in Gezer. Zebulun failed to drive out the inhabitants of Kitron and Nahalol; so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced laborers. Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out. Naphtali failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Beth-anath. So the Naphtalites also lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, but the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Beth-anath served them as forced laborers. The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain. And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor. And the border of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim to Sela and beyond. |
| 9 | Joshua 16:10 | But they did not drive out the Canaanites who lived in Gezer. So the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites to this day, but they are forced laborers. |
| 10 | Judges 1:19 | The LORD was with Judah, and they took possession of the hill country; but they could not drive out the inhabitants of the plains because they had chariots of iron. |
Psalms 106:34 Summary
[This verse is saying that the Israelites did not obey God's command to destroy the peoples living in the land of Canaan, which was a big mistake. As a result, they started to mix with these people and adopt their bad habits, which led to all sorts of trouble, as we see in Joshua 23:12-13 and 1 Corinthians 15:33. We can learn from this mistake by being careful about the company we keep and making sure we are following God's commands, as seen in Proverbs 22:24-25 and 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. By following God's Word, we can avoid the pitfalls of sin and rebellion and live a life that honors Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What peoples was God commanding the Israelites to destroy in Psalms 106:34?
The peoples referred to in Psalms 106:34 are the inhabitants of Canaan, whom God had commanded the Israelites to destroy as part of their conquest of the Promised Land, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:1-2 and Joshua 6:21.
Why did God command the Israelites to destroy these peoples?
God commanded the Israelites to destroy the peoples of Canaan because of their wickedness and idolatry, as seen in Leviticus 18:24-25 and Deuteronomy 9:4-5, and to prevent the Israelites from being influenced by their sinful practices.
What were the consequences of the Israelites' failure to destroy these peoples?
The consequences of the Israelites' failure to destroy these peoples were severe, as they began to mingle with them and adopt their customs, leading to idolatry and rebellion against God, as seen in Psalms 106:35-36 and Judges 2:10-13.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Psalms 106?
This verse is part of a larger section in Psalms 106 that recounts the Israelites' rebellion against God and their failure to obey His commands, highlighting the need for repentance and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 106:6-7 and Psalms 106:45-46.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be 'mingling with the nations' and adopting their customs, rather than following God's commands?
- How can I ensure that I am not being influenced by the sinful practices of those around me, and instead am shining as a light for God?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be rebelling against God's Spirit, and how can I repent and turn back to Him?
- How can I balance the command to 'love my neighbors' with the need to separate myself from sinful influences and follow God's commands?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:34
They did not destroy the nations,.... Here begins an account of their sins and provocations, after they were settled in the land of Canaan.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:34
They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: -From the fathers in the wilderness the Psalmist turns to the sons in Canaan.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:34
Concerning whom, i.e. concerning whose destruction or rather, which thing to wit, to destroy those Canaanitish nations; for in the Hebrew there is nothing but asher, which signifies only either whom or which.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:34
Psalms 106:34 They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:Ver. 34. They did not destroy the nations] For which neglect of theirs pity would be pleaded. But there is a cruel mercy, saith one; there is a pious cruelty, saith another. Cursed is he that doeth the Lord’ s work deceitfully, and cursed is he that restraineth his sword from blood when God biddeth him strike. Saul and Ahab felt the dint of this curse, and so did these Israelites, for sparing the Canaanites, whether out of pusillanimity or foolish pity.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:34
(34-39) The national sin after the settlement in Canaan.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:34
34–39. The continued disobedience of Israel even after the Entry into Canaan. Neglecting the command to exterminate the Canaanites they became infected by their abominations.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:34
They did not destroy the nations - The Canaanites, Hivites, Jebusites, etc.; the nations that inhabited the land of Canaan.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:34
34. They did not destroy the nations—This was the seventh great sin of the nation, according to the enumeration of the psalm. The command was given as stated Exodus 23:32-33, and reiterated in Joshua 23:12-13.
Sermons on Psalms 106:34
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Deception by the Gibeonites by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the deception by the Gibeonites as described in Joshua chapter 9. He emphasizes the importance of heeding the warnings that God gives u |
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Laying Hold of Our Promised Land by Jason Neil | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of gathering together as God's people, as Jesus promises to be present when they meet. The speaker encourages the audience to |
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Careless Choices by John Gifford Bellett | John Gifford Bellett preaches on the importance of obedience in marriage as a test of the state of the nation, tracing the decline from Abraham's faithful example to Judah's comple |
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Witchcraft in the Church by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dangers of seeking power and position in the work of God without paying the right price. He uses the story of Simon in the book of Acts a |
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Ark Error by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher expresses concern about the mechanical and superficial nature of preaching the gospel. He criticizes the reliance on books and conferences, emphasizing |
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The Greatest Sin in the Church by Stephen Olford | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the greatest sin in the Church and aims to uncover what it is. The sermon begins by referencing 1 Samuel 15:22, where Samuel questions the i |
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A Look at Authority 1: Spiritual & False by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of authority in serving. He refers to Mark 10:45, where Jesus states that he came not to be served, but to serve and give his li |