Psalms 77:15
Psalms 77:15 in Multiple Translations
With power You redeemed Your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. [Selah
With your arm you have made your people free, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. (Selah.)
Through your strength you saved your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
Thou hast redeemed thy people with thine arme, euen the sonnes of Iaakob and Ioseph. Selah.
Thou hast redeemed with strength Thy people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
You have redeemed your people with your arm, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
Thou hast with thy arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
He struck the rock in the wilderness: and gave them to drink, as out of the great deep.
By your power [MTY] you rescued your people from Egypt; you saved those who were descendants of Jacob and his son Joseph. (Think about that!)
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Psalms 77:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַתָּ֣ה
הָ֭/אֵל
עֹ֣שֵׂה
פֶ֑לֶא
הוֹדַ֖עְתָּ
בָ/עַמִּ֣ים
עֻזֶּֽ/ךָ
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
הָ֭/אֵל
ʼêl
H410
god
Art | N-ms
עֹ֣שֵׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal
פֶ֑לֶא
peleʼ
H6382
wonder
N-ms
הוֹדַ֖עְתָּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
בָ/עַמִּ֣ים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Prep | N-mp
עֻזֶּֽ/ךָ
ʻôz
H5797
strength
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 77:15
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
הָ֭/אֵל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
עֹ֣שֵׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
פֶ֑לֶא
peleʼ
H6382
"wonder"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a wonder or miracle, often describing God's acts. It appears in the Bible to describe amazing events, like in the book of Exodus. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous thing' or 'wonder'.
Definition: 1) wonder, marvel 1a) wonder (extraordinary, hard to understand thing) 1b) wonder (of God's acts of judgment and redemption)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: marvellous thing, wonder(-ful, -fully). See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 89:6; Psalms 77:12.
הוֹדַ֖עְתָּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
בָ/עַמִּ֣ים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Prep | 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.
עֻזֶּֽ/ךָ
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
N-ms | Suff
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 77:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 77:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:15
- Sermons on Psalms 77:15
Context — In the Day of Trouble I Sought the Lord
13Your way, O God, is holy. What god is so great as our God?
14You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength among the peoples.
15With power You redeemed Your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
16The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. 17The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 6:6 | Therefore tell the Israelites: ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians and deliver you from their bondage. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 9:29 | But they are Your people, Your inheritance, whom You brought out by Your great power and outstretched arm.” |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 9:26 | And I prayed to the LORD and said, “O Lord GOD, do not destroy Your people, Your inheritance, whom You redeemed through Your greatness and brought out of Egypt with a mighty hand. |
| 4 | Isaiah 63:9 | In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. |
| 5 | Psalms 74:2 | Remember Your congregation, which You purchased long ago and redeemed as the tribe of Your inheritance— Mount Zion where You dwell. |
| 6 | Psalms 136:11–12 | and brought Israel out from among them His loving devotion endures forever. with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 7 | Genesis 48:3–20 | Jacob said to Joseph, “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and there He blessed me and told me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you; I will make you a multitude of peoples, and will give this land to your descendants after you as an everlasting possession.’ And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine. Any children born to you after them shall be yours, and they shall be called by the names of their brothers in the territory they inherit. Now as for me, when I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died along the way in the land of Canaan, some distance from Ephrath. So I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath” (that is, Bethlehem). When Israel saw the sons of Joseph, he asked, “Who are these?” Joseph said to his father, “They are the sons God has given me in this place.” So Jacob said, “Please bring them to me, that I may bless them.” Now Israel’s eyesight was poor because of old age; he could hardly see. Joseph brought his sons to him, and his father kissed them and embraced them. “I never expected to see your face again,” Israel said to Joseph, “but now God has let me see your children as well.” Then Joseph removed his sons from his father’s knees and bowed facedown. And Joseph took both of them—with Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand—and brought them close to him. But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn. Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, the angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.” When Joseph saw that his father had placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head, he was displeased and took his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s. “Not so, my father!” Joseph said. “This one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head.” But his father refused. “I know, my son, I know!” he said. “He too shall become a people, and he too shall be great; nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.” So that day Jacob blessed them and said: “By you shall Israel pronounce this blessing: ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.’” So he put Ephraim before Manasseh. |
Psalms 77:15 Summary
This verse reminds us that God is a powerful and redeeming God who has delivered His people from slavery and bondage. He did this with great might and power, as seen in the Exodus from Egypt, and it's a testament to His holy and wonderful character, as mentioned in Psalms 77:13. Just like God redeemed the Israelites, He can also redeem us from our own struggles and hardships, as promised in Romans 8:28, and we can trust in His power and love for us. By reflecting on God's redemption with power, we can find comfort and strength in our daily lives, and remember to trust in His goodness and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 100:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God redeemed His people with power?
This refers to God's mighty act of delivering His people from slavery and bondage, as seen in the Exodus from Egypt, where He demonstrated His power and might, as recorded in the book of Exodus, such as Exodus 14:13-14.
Who are the sons of Jacob and Joseph?
The sons of Jacob and Joseph refer to the Israelites, who are the descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, and his son Joseph, as mentioned in Genesis 30:24 and Genesis 49:22-26.
What is the significance of the name 'Selah' in this verse?
The term 'Selah' is a musical notation that likely indicates a pause or a moment of reflection, as seen in other Psalms, such as Psalms 3:2 and Psalms 48:1, where it invites the reader to ponder the significance of God's redemption.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse highlights God's character as a powerful and redeeming God, who is holy and works wonders, as mentioned in Psalms 77:13, and is consistent with His nature as described in other scriptures, such as Isaiah 43:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has shown His power and redemption in my life, and how can I reflect on those experiences?
- How does the knowledge of God's redemption with power impact my daily life and struggles?
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's power and redemption, especially in times of uncertainty or hardship, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Romans 8:28?
- In what ways can I apply the concept of God's redemption with power to my relationships and interactions with others, as taught in Matthew 22:37-40?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:15
Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people,.... The people of Israel out of Egypt, which was typical of the redemption of the Lord's people by Christ, the arm and power of God: the sons of Jacob and Joseph.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:15
Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah. Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people - (Exodus 6:6.) The sons of Jacob and Joseph.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:15
Redeemed thy people, to wit, out of Egypt, after a long and hard bondage; which he here mentions to strengthen his faith in their present captivity. Jacob and Joseph; whom he mentions, partly, as a most eminent portion of the sons of Jacob, branched forth into two numerous tribes; partly, because the sons of Joseph were born in Egypt, which Jacob’ s other sons were not; and partly, because he laid the foundation of that redemption by bringing them into Egypt, and preserving and nourishing Jacob and his sons there, as a little child is nourished, as it is expressed in the Hebrew text, ; in which respect he was a second father to them, and they might well be called his sons; without whose care (to speak humanly) there had been no such redemption, nor people to be redeemed.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:15
Psalms 77:15 Thou hast with [thine] arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.Ver. 15. Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people] viz. Out of the bondage of Egypt, that memorable mercy; but nothing to that of ours and theirs from sin’ s thraldom. The sons of Jacob and Joseph] Joseph is instanced, quia nobilis inter fratres, vel in malis quae pendit, vel in bonis quae rependit, as Austin hath it (De Doct. Christ. 1. iv. c. 6).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:15
Verse 15. The sons of Jacob and Joseph.] "The sons which Jacob begat and Joseph nourished." says the Chaldee. The Israelites are properly called the sons of Joseph as well as of Jacob, seeing Ephraim and Manasseh, his sons, were taken into the number of the tribes. All the latter part of this Psalm refers to the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt; and the psalmist uses this as an argument to excite the expectation of the captives. As God delivered our fathers from Egypt, so we may expect him to deliver us from Chaldea. It required his arm to do the former, and that arm is not shortened that it cannot save.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:15
15. Thou hast &c.] With a (strong) arm didst thou redeem thy people. Cp. Exodus 15:13; Exodus 15:16; Exodus 6:6; Psalms 74:2. the sons of Jacob and Joseph] According to the Targum, Joseph is named because, by preserving the lives of his brethren in Egypt, lie became as it were a second father of the nation. But more probably Joseph is named as the father of Ephraim and Manasseh, the ancestors of the most powerful tribes of the Northern Kingdom. Cp. Psalms 78:67; Psalms 80:1; Psalms 81:5. In Amos (Amos 5:6; Amos 5:15; Amos 6:6) Joseph denotes the Northern Kingdom. In Obadiah 1:18, the house of Jacob and the house of Joseph stands for the whole nation. Cp.
Zechariah 10:6; Ezekiel 37:16; Ezekiel 37:19; Ezekiel 47:13; Ezekiel 48:32.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:15
Thou hast with thine arm - That is, with strength or power, the arm being a symbol of strength. Exodus 6:6; Exodus 15:16; Psalms 10:15. Redeemed thy people - Thou didst rescue or deliver them from Egyptian bondage.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:15
15. Sons of Jacob and Joseph— “Joseph,” here, represents the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, (Genesis 48,) and these, in later times, the kingdom of Israel. Psalms 80:2; Isaiah 11:13.
Sermons on Psalms 77:15
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Regeneration & Self-Denial by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of churches abandoning biblical terminology and relying on church growth methodologies. He emphasizes the need for truth that goes b |
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A Call for Prophetic Evangelistic Preaching by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a controversy between God and his people. He highlights how God had shown immense love and care for his people, providing for their needs and |
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A Day and a Night in the Deep by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of fully believing and trusting in the word of God. He uses the example of the Israelites who, despite knowing what God had p |
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Learning Through Affliction by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of looking to the children of Israel as examples of how God delivers His people from afflictions. The preacher highlights tha |
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The Man Who Recognized Greatness by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of leadership in the work of God. He highlights examples from the Bible where God used leaders to accomplish His plans, such a |
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(Exodus) Exodus 5:1-23 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the increasing difficulty faced by the Israelites in their servitude to Pharaoh. The officers of the Israelites cry out to Pharaoh, complainin |
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Go Up Into God by G.W. North | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of the four men who brought their paralyzed friend to Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of having friends who believe and can ta |