Psalms 106:35
Psalms 106:35 in Multiple Translations
but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs.
But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.
But mingled themselves with the nations, And learned their works,
But they were joined to the nations, learning their works.
but instead they joined in with them and adopted their way of life.
But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their workes,
And mix themselves among nations, and learn their works,
but mixed themselves with the nations, and learned their works.
But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.
He hath turned a wilderness into pools of water, and a dry land into water springs.
Instead, they mingled with people from those people-groups, and they started to do the evil things that those people did.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 106:35
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Psalms 106:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּתְעָרְב֥וּ
בַ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
וַֽ֝/יִּלְמְד֗וּ
מַֽעֲשֵׂי/הֶֽם
וַ/יִּתְעָרְב֥וּ
ʻârab
H6148
to pledge
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
בַ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-mp
וַֽ֝/יִּלְמְד֗וּ
lâmad
H3925
to learn
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מַֽעֲשֵׂי/הֶֽם
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:35
וַ/יִּתְעָרְב֥וּ
ʻârab
H6148
"to pledge"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to pledge or exchange something, often in the context of giving security or taking on a responsibility. It can also mean to occupy or undertake something, such as going surety for someone or giving pledges.
Definition: 1) to pledge, exchange, mortgage, engage, occupy, undertake for, give pledges, be or become surety, take on pledge, give in pledge 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take on pledge, go surety for 1a2) to give in pledge 1a3) to exchange 1a4) to pledge 1b) (Hithpael) 1b1) to exchange pledges 1b2) to have fellowship with, share
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: engage, (inter-) meddle (with), mingle (self), mortgage, occupy, give pledges, be(-come, put in) surety, undertake. See also: Genesis 43:9; Proverbs 17:18; Psalms 106:35.
בַ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וַֽ֝/יִּלְמְד֗וּ
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
מַֽעֲשֵׂי/הֶֽם
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:35
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 106:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:35
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:35
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:35
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:35
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:35
- Sermons on Psalms 106:35
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
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. 37They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 3:5–6 | Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. And they took the daughters of these people in marriage, gave their own daughters to their sons, and served their gods. |
| 2 | 1 Corinthians 15:33 | Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.” |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 5:6 | Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough? |
| 4 | Judges 2:2–3 | and you are not to make a covenant with the people of this land, but you shall tear down their altars.’ Yet you have not obeyed My voice. What is this you have done? So now I tell you that I will not drive out these people before you; they will be thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a snare to you.” |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Isaiah 2:6 | For You have abandoned Your people, the house of Jacob, because they are filled with influences from the east; they are soothsayers like the Philistines; they strike hands with the children of foreigners. |
| 7 | Joshua 15:63 | But the descendants of Judah could not drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the descendants of Judah. |
Psalms 106:35 Summary
[Psalms 106:35 tells us that the Israelites started to mingle with the nations around them and adopt their customs, which led them away from God's commands. This is a warning to us today to be careful not to get too caught up in the world's ways and forget who we are as God's people, as reminded in 1 John 2:15-17. We are called to be separate and distinct, as instructed in 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, and to live according to God's Word, as taught in Romans 12:2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'mingle with the nations' in Psalms 106:35?
This phrase refers to the Israelites' tendency to associate and identify with the surrounding cultures, rather than maintaining their distinct identity as God's people, as commanded in Deuteronomy 7:1-6 and Exodus 34:15-17.
Why is adopting the customs of other nations a problem?
Adopting the customs of other nations led the Israelites away from God's commands and towards idolatry, as seen in Psalms 106:36-37, and is also warned against in Romans 12:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:14-18.
How does this verse relate to the concept of being 'in the world but not of the world'?
This verse illustrates the danger of becoming too enmeshed with the world's values and practices, as Jesus warns in John 17:14-19, and instead, believers are called to be separate and distinct, as instructed in 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 and 1 Peter 2:9-10.
What can we learn from the Israelites' mistakes in this verse?
We can learn the importance of maintaining our spiritual distinctness and not compromising our faith by adopting worldly values and practices, as warned in 1 John 2:15-17 and James 4:4.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways am I 'mingling with the nations' in my own life, and how can I maintain my spiritual distinctness?
- What are some customs or practices in my culture that may be leading me away from God's commands, and how can I discern what is pleasing to Him?
- How can I balance being a good neighbor and citizen with maintaining my identity as a child of God, and what does this look like in my daily life?
- What are some ways I can 'come out and be separate' from the world's values and practices, as instructed in 2 Corinthians 6:17-18?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:35
But were mingled among the Heathen,.... Not only dwelt among them, but made covenants and contracts, carried on trade and commerce, and intermarried with them, contrary to the express law of God, Deuteronomy 7:2.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:35
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 106:35
Mingled in their habits and negotiations, as also in marriages.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:35
Psalms 106:35 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.Ver. 35. But were mingled among the heathen] With whom they made leagues and marriages, Judges 1:3, and so were soon corrupted by them. It is dangerous to converse with graceless people, their very example is a compulsion; see Galatians 2:14; how much more their evil counsel!
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:35
(34-39) The national sin after the settlement in Canaan.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:35
35. But mingled themselves with the nations (R.V.), by matrimonial alliances (Ezra 9:2) and intercourse generally (Judges 3:5-6).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:35
But were mingled among the heathen - Among the nations; by intermarriage, and by commerce.
Sermons on Psalms 106:35
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The Lord's Prayer by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson expounds on 'The Lord's Prayer,' particularly the petition 'Deliver us from evil,' emphasizing the need for divine protection from the evils of the world, our own hea |
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The Best, Not the Good by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of making choices in life between the bad, the good, and the best. He highlights the danger of settling for the good when we c |
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(2008 Usa Tour) Singles Table Talk by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher describes a journey up a cableway to a beautiful mountain, followed by a visit to a tea place and a boat ride around Seal Island. The preacher then men |
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When Mercy Kills an Outstretched Hand by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the danger of hirelings in the pulpit who avoid addressing sin in the lives of their congregation. He emphasizes that when God is not present, |
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Peace Stealers by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of peace and how to guard it. He shares a personal experience of feeling unhappy and seeking a new direction in his life. Throu |
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(Godly Courtship) 05 Godly Courtship - Question & Answer by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker discusses George Mueller's four-point outline for discerning God's will. The first point is to listen to the Spirit of God in our own hearts. The second |
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The Father Is a Watchman - Part 1 by Denny Kenaston | This sermon addresses the challenges faced by godly families in a world filled with various forms of entertainment, focusing on the negative impact of media like television, movies |