Psalms 77:19
Psalms 77:19 in Multiple Translations
Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found.
Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
Thy way was in the sea, And thy paths in the great waters, And thy footsteps were not known.
Your way was in the sea, and your road in the great waters; there was no knowledge of your footsteps.
Your way led through the sea; your path passed through the deep sea; yet your footprints were invisible.
Thy way is in the Sea, and thy paths in the great waters, and thy footesteps are not knowen.
In the sea [is] Thy way, And Thy paths [are] in many waters, And Thy tracks have not been known.
Your way was through the sea, your paths through the great waters. Your footsteps were not known.
Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
And they spoke ill of God: they said: Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?
Then you walked through the sea on a path that you made through the deep water, but your footprints could not be seen.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 77:19
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Psalms 77:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ק֤וֹל
רַעַמְ/ךָ֨
בַּ/גַּלְגַּ֗ל
הֵאִ֣ירוּ
בְרָקִ֣ים
תֵּבֵ֑ל
רָגְזָ֖ה
וַ/תִּרְעַ֣שׁ
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ק֤וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
רַעַמְ/ךָ֨
raʻam
H7482
thunder
N-ms | Suff
בַּ/גַּלְגַּ֗ל
galgal
H1534
wheel
Prep | N-ms
הֵאִ֣ירוּ
ʼôwr
H215
to light
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
בְרָקִ֣ים
bârâq
H1300
to use lightning
N-mp
תֵּבֵ֑ל
têbêl
H8398
world
N-fs
רָגְזָ֖ה
râgaz
H7264
to tremble
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
וַ/תִּרְעַ֣שׁ
râʻash
H7493
to shake
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 77:19
ק֤וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
רַעַמְ/ךָ֨
raʻam
H7482
"thunder"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the loud, rumbling sound of thunder, like a peal of thunder in the sky, as described in Psalm 81:7. It is often used to describe God's powerful voice or a dramatic event.
Definition: thunder
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: thunder. See also: Job 26:14; Psalms 81:8; Psalms 77:19.
בַּ/גַּלְגַּ֗ל
galgal
H1534
"wheel"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a wheel or a whirlwind, and is also used to describe dust that is whirled around. In the Bible, it is used to describe the motion of wheels and the power of nature. The word has various translations, including heaven and rolling thing.
Definition: 1) wheel, whirl, whirlwind, whirling 1a) wheel 1b) whirl (of dust, chaff) Aramaic equivalent: gal.gal (גַּלְגַּל "wheel" H1535)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: heaven, rolling thing, wheel. See also: Psalms 77:19; Jeremiah 47:3; Psalms 83:14.
הֵאִ֣ירוּ
ʼôwr
H215
"to light"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
Or means to give light, whether physically or spiritually, as in Psalm 119:105 where God's word is a light to our path.
Definition: 1) to be or become light, shine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become light (day) 1a2) to shine (of the sun) 1a3) to become bright 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be illuminated 1b2) to become lighted up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give light, shine (of sun, moon, and stars) 1c2) to illumine, light up, cause to shine, shine 1c3) to kindle, light (candle, wood) 1c4) lighten (of the eyes, his law, etc) 1c5) to make shine (of the face)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine. See also: Genesis 1:15; Psalms 67:2; Psalms 13:4.
בְרָקִ֣ים
bârâq
H1300
"to use lightning"
N-mp
This word refers to lightning, a bright and powerful force of nature. It is also used to describe a flashing sword, conveying a sense of speed and intensity.
Definition: to flash (with lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: bright, glitter(-ing sword), lightning. See also: Exodus 19:16; Jeremiah 10:13; Psalms 18:15.
תֵּבֵ֑ל
têbêl
H8398
"world"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for world, it refers to the earth and its inhabitants. In the Bible, it's used to describe the world God created, like in Psalm 24, which says the earth belongs to God.
Definition: world
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: habitable part, world. See also: 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalms 97:4; Psalms 9:9.
רָגְזָ֖ה
râgaz
H7264
"to tremble"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
In the Bible, this word means to shake or tremble with strong emotions like fear, anger, or excitement. It can also mean to provoke or disturb someone, causing them to become agitated. The KJV Bible translates it in various ways, including 'tremble', 'quake', and 'rage'.
Definition: 1) tremble, quake, rage, quiver, be agitated, be excited, be perturbed 1a)(Qal) to quake, be disquieted, be excited, be perturbed 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to quake, disquiet, enrage, disturb 1c) (Hithpael) to excite oneself
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: be afraid, stand in awe, disquiet, fall out, fret, move, provoke, quake, rage, shake, tremble, trouble, be wroth. See also: Genesis 45:24; Isaiah 5:25; Psalms 4:5.
וַ/תִּרְעַ֣שׁ
râʻash
H7493
"to shake"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this word means to shake or quake, often describing the earth or sky trembling with fear. It's used in the books of Psalms and Isaiah, describing God's power and majesty.
Definition: 1) to quake, shake 1a) (Qal) to quake, shake 1b) (Niphal) to be made to quake 1c)(Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to quake 1c2) to cause to spring or leap (of horse)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: make afraid, (re-) move, quake, (make to) shake, (make to) tremble. See also: Judges 5:4; Jeremiah 49:21; Psalms 18:8.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 77:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 77:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 77:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:19
- Sermons on Psalms 77:19
Context — In the Day of Trouble I Sought the Lord
17The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth.
18Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.
19Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found.
20You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 14:28 | The waters flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen—the entire army of Pharaoh that had chased the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived. |
| 2 | Psalms 29:10 | The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever. |
| 3 | Nahum 1:3–4 | The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet. He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 9:11 | You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters. |
| 5 | Habakkuk 3:15 | You trampled the sea with Your horses, churning the great waters. |
| 6 | Psalms 97:2 | Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. |
| 7 | Romans 11:33 | O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! |
Psalms 77:19 Summary
This verse reminds us that God is all-powerful and can work in amazing ways, even when we can't see or understand what He's doing. Just like He parted the Red Sea to save the Israelites, God can lead us through our own difficult situations (as seen in Exodus 14:13-31). We can trust that God is always with us, even when His ways seem mysterious, and that He will guide us like a shepherd (as promised in Psalms 23:1-4). By remembering God's past miracles and promises, we can have faith that He will continue to work in our lives, even when we can't see His 'footprints'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's footprints were not to be found in Psalms 77:19?
This verse illustrates that God's ways are often mysterious and not fully understandable to humans, as also seen in Isaiah 55:9, which says God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts.
Is Psalms 77:19 referring to a specific event in the Bible?
Yes, this verse is likely referencing the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14:13-31, where God miraculously led the Israelites through the sea to safety.
How does this verse relate to God's power and omnipotence?
Psalms 77:19 showcases God's incredible power over creation, similar to what is described in Job 38:1-7, where God's control over the natural world is highlighted.
What can we learn from the fact that God's path led through the sea?
This verse teaches us that God is capable of working in the most difficult and impossible situations, as seen in Matthew 14:22-33, where Jesus walks on water, demonstrating His authority over nature.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's mysterious and powerful ways in your own life, and how can you trust Him more in the unknown?
- What are some 'mighty waters' or challenges that you are facing right now, and how can you apply the promise of God's presence and guidance from this verse?
- In what ways can you, like the Israelites, 'follow God's path' even when the road ahead seems uncertain or daunting?
- How can remembering God's past miracles and interventions, like the parting of the Red Sea, strengthen your faith and trust in His goodness today?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:19
Thy way is in the sea,.... In the sea of Suph, as the Targum, the Red sea; it was the Lord that made the way in the sea for the Israelites, and went before them, and led them through it: and thy path
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:19
Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known. Thy way (is) in the sea.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:19
Is in the sea; or rather was at that time; thou didst walk and lead thy people in untrodden paths. Are not known, because the waters suddenly returned and covered them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:19
Psalms 77:19 Thy way [is] in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.Ver. 19. Thy way is in the sea, &c.] A way of thine own miraculous making. God usually goeth a way by himself. And thy footsteps are not known] Not so much as is the way or an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent upon a rock, or the way of a ship in the midst of the sea, Proverbs 30:19. Let God alone with his own work, commit we ourselves to him in well doing, and it shall go well with us, no question of it. Pit viam desperatae salutis, impii foveam insperatae mortis intrant (Oros.).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 77:19
(19) Are not known.—“We know not, they knew not, by what precise means the deliverance was wrought; we know not by what precise track through the gulf the passage was effected. We know not; we need not know. The obscuring, the mystery, here as elsewhere, was part of the lesson. . . . All that we see distinctly is, that through this dark and terrible night, with the enemy pressing close behind, and the driving sea on either side, He led His people like sheep by the hand of Moses and Aaron” (Stanley, Jewish Church, i. 128). To some minds the abruptness of the conclusion of the psalm marks it as unfinished. But no better end could have been reached in the poet’s perplexity than that to which he has been led by his musings on the past, the thought of the religious aids ready to his hand, in the faith and worship left by Moses and Aaron. We are reminded of him who recalled the thoughts of the young man, searching for a higher ideal of duty, back to the law and obedience. Or if the psalm is rather an expression of the feeling of the community than of an individual, there is a pointed significance in the conclusion given to all the national cries of doubt and despair—the one safe course was to remain loyal and true to the ancient institutions.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:19
Verse 19. Thy way is in the sea] Thou didst walk through the sea, thy path was through a multitude of waters. Thy footsteps are not known.] It was evident from the effects that God was there: but his track could not be discovered; still he is the Infinite Spirit, without parts, limits, or passions. No object of sense.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:19
19. Thy way was in the sea, And thy paths in the great waters, And thy footsteps were not known. (R.V.) Cp. Habakkuk 3:15. The A.V. path follows the Qrî; R.V. paths the Kthîbh and the Ancient Versions. The sea flowed back where Israel passed, and no visible trace of God’s victorious march was left:—a parable of His method of working. Cp. Job 23:8 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:19
Thy way is in the sea - Probably the literal meaning here is, that God had shown his power and faithfulness in the sea (that is, the Red Sea), in delivering his people; it was there that his true
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:19
19. Thy way is in the sea—So wonderful and unsearchable are the ways of God! Pharaoh essayed to follow the divine footsteps, and perished.
Sermons on Psalms 77:19
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Faith That Works by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being properly related to Jesus through faith. He explains that surrendering all and doing what we can afford to do is not |
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Walking With the Wind by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of actively seeking and accepting God's plan for our lives. He uses the story of Gideon and the 300 men to illustrate how God |
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The Sovereignty of God by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot delves into the unfathomable depth of the Sovereignty of God, emphasizing the need for believers to approach it with trembling steps and reverent eyes. He contrasts th |
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Wilderness Journey by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson illustrates the Christian life as a wilderness journey, akin to the Israelites' experience, where faith is the only means of crossing the treacherous terrain of lif |
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Mr. James Mudie, Montrose (3) by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar reflects on the importance of spiritual growth and community in his letters to Mr. James Mudie, expressing a longing for deeper communion with God and the joy of servi |
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March Forward by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea by the children of Israel, emphasizing the power of God to make a way where there seems to be no way. He enc |
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The Foundation of Faith by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of the foundation of faith, questioning what it is built upon. He explains that faith is often tested through wilderness experiences, wher |