Psalms 77:20
Psalms 77:20 in Multiple Translations
You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Thou leddest thy people like a flock, By the hand of Moses and Aaron.
You were guiding your people like a flock, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
You led your people like a flock, shepherded by Moses and Aaron.
Thou diddest leade thy people like sheepe by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Thou hast led as a flock Thy people, By the hand of Moses and Aaron!
You led your people like a flock, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Because he struck the rock, and the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed. Can he also give bread, or provide a table for his people?
You led your people like a shepherd leads his flock of sheep, while Moses and Aaron were the leaders of your people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 77:20
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Psalms 77:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
בַּ/יָּ֤ם
דַּרְכֶּ֗/ךָ
ו/שבילי/ך
וּֽ֭/שְׁבִֽילְ/ךָ
בְּ/מַ֣יִם
רַבִּ֑ים
וְ֝/עִקְּבוֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
לֹ֣א
נֹדָֽעוּ
בַּ/יָּ֤ם
yâm
H3220
West
Prep | N-ms
דַּרְכֶּ֗/ךָ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs | Suff
ו/שבילי/ך
shâbîyl
H7635
path
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וּֽ֭/שְׁבִֽילְ/ךָ
shâbîyl
H7635
path
Conj | N-ms | Suff
בְּ/מַ֣יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
Prep | N-mp
רַבִּ֑ים
rab
H7227
many
Adj
וְ֝/עִקְּבוֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
ʻâqêb
H6119
heel
Conj | N-mp | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
נֹדָֽעוּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 77:20
בַּ/יָּ֤ם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Prep | N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
דַּרְכֶּ֗/ךָ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
ו/שבילי/ך
shâbîyl
H7635
"path"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a path or track, like a passage-way that flows along. It refers to a way or road, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: way, path
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: path. See also: Psalms 77:20; Jeremiah 18:15.
וּֽ֭/שְׁבִֽילְ/ךָ
shâbîyl
H7635
"path"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means a path or track, like a passage-way that flows along. It refers to a way or road, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: way, path
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: path. See also: Psalms 77:20; Jeremiah 18:15.
בְּ/מַ֣יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
Prep | N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
רַבִּ֑ים
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
וְ֝/עִקְּבוֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
ʻâqêb
H6119
"heel"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to the heel of the foot or a footprint. It is used in Genesis 3:15 to describe the serpent's punishment, where it will bruise the heel of the seed of the woman. The word can also describe the rear of an army.
Definition: 1) heel, rear, footprint, hinder part, hoof, rear of a troop, footstep 1a) heel 1b) mark of heel, footprint 1c) hinder part, rear
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: heel, (horse-) hoof, last, lier in wait (by mistake for H6120 (עָקֵב)), (foot-) step. See also: Genesis 3:15; Job 18:9; Psalms 41:10.
לֹ֣א
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.
נֹדָֽעוּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 77:20
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 77:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 77:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:20
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:20
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:20
- Sermons on Psalms 77:20
Context — In the Day of Trouble I Sought the Lord
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 13:21 | And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. |
| 2 | Psalms 78:52 | He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. |
| 3 | Exodus 14:19 | And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, |
| 4 | Isaiah 63:11–12 | Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them, who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, |
| 5 | Psalms 80:1 | Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth |
| 6 | Hosea 12:13 | But by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet he was preserved. |
| 7 | Acts 7:35–36 | This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness. |
Psalms 77:20 Summary
This verse means that God led His people, the Israelites, like a flock of sheep, guiding and caring for them through the leadership of Moses and Aaron. Just like a shepherd protects and guides his sheep, God was guiding and protecting His people, as seen in Psalms 23:1-4. We can trust that God is still guiding and caring for us today, even when we can't see the path ahead, and we can follow His lead by trusting in His sovereignty and care, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11. By recognizing God's guidance and care, we can have confidence and peace, knowing that He is always with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Moses and Aaron in Psalms 77:20?
Moses and Aaron were chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, as seen in Exodus 4:14 and Numbers 33:1, and their leadership is a testament to God's guidance and care for His people.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's sovereignty?
This verse highlights God's sovereignty over His people, demonstrating that He is the one who leads and guides them, even through the agency of human leaders like Moses and Aaron, as stated in Romans 11:34 and Isaiah 46:10.
What does it mean to be led like a flock?
Being led like a flock implies a sense of dependence, trust, and vulnerability, as sheep rely on their shepherd for protection and guidance, much like the relationship between God and His people described in Psalms 23:1-4 and John 10:11.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing God's guidance and care in our own lives, trusting in His sovereignty, and following His lead, just as the Israelites followed Moses and Aaron, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- How have I experienced God's guidance and care in my own life, and how can I trust Him more fully?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a sense of dependence on God, like a sheep relying on its shepherd?
- How can I apply the lesson of God's sovereignty in my own decision-making and daily life?
- In what ways can I follow God's lead, even when the path ahead is uncertain or challenging?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:20
Thou leddest thy people like a flock,.... Either through the Red sea, according to R.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:20
Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. Thou leadest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron - (Hosea 12:13; Isaiah 63:11-12; Micah 6:4).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:20
Thou leddest thy people; first through the sea, and afterwards through the vast howling wilderness to Canaan. Like a flock; with singular care and tenderness, as a shepherd doth his sheep. And therefore I hope thou wilt take care of thy poor dispersed and distressed flock, and bring them once again into their own land.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:20
Psalms 77:20 Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.Ver. 20. Thou leddest thy people like a flock] And so he still leadeth his Church with much love and care, by good magistrates and ministers, who are as his under-shepherds.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 77:20
(16-20) The prominence given to Joseph is a feature common to the Asaphic psalm. With this magnificent lyric of the passage of the Red Sea comp. Habakkuk 3:10-11. The narrative in Exodus says nothing of a storm, but Josephus has preserved the tradition (Ant., 2:16. 3). Philo also mentions the storm.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:20
Verse 20. Thou leddest thy people like a flock] This may refer to the pillar of cloud and fire. It went before them, and they followed it. So, in the eastern countries, the shepherd does not drive, but leads, his flock. He goes before them to find them pasture, and they regularly follow him. By the hand of Moses and Aaron.] They were God's agents; and acted, in civil and sacred things, just as directed by the Most High. ANALYSIS OF THE SEVENTY-SEVENTH PSALM In this Psalm the prophet shows the bitter agony which a troubled spirit undergoes from a sense of God's displeasure; and the comfort which it afterwards receives through faith in his promises. There are two parts in this Psalm: - I. The psalmist sets forth the strife between the flesh and the spirit; and how the flesh tempts the spirit to despair, and calls in question the goodness of God, Psalms 77:1-10. II.
Next, he shows the victory of the spirit over the flesh; being raised, encouraged, and confirmed by the nature, promises, and works of God, Psalms 77:11-20. This is an excellent Psalm, and of great use in spiritual desertion. I. The strife. The prophet betakes himself to God. 1. He prays. 2. Prays often. 3. Prays earnestly. 4. And with a troubled soul. The Psalm is, therefore, not the expression of a despairing soul, but of one that has a great conflict with temptation.
Though he complains, yet he despairs not. I. His complaint is bitter, and he sets down how he was exercised. 1. He found no intermission; day and night he was in distress. His voice was continually lifted up, and his hands constantly stretched out to God in prayer. When no man saw him, he prayed. His complaint was in secret, and far from hypocrisy, which always loves to have witnesses. 2. He refused to be comforted, Psalms 77:2. 3. Even the "remembrance of God troubled him," Psalms 77:3. 4. His soul was overwhelmed, Psalms 77:3. 5.
He became at last speechless through grief, Psalms 77:4. 6. All sleep departed from him, Psalms 77:4. II. He shows that his grief was aggravated by a consideration of the happiness he once enjoyed, but had lost. 1. He had considered the days of old, Psalms 77:5. 2. He could rejoice in and praise God, Psalms 77:6. 3. But now, on diligent search, all good is gone, Psalms 77:6. 4. His debate between hope and despair, which leads him to break out in the following interrogations: 1. Will the Lord cast off for ever? 2. Will he be favourable no more? 3.
Is his mercy clean gone? 4. Doth his promise fail? 5. Hath God forgotten to be gracious? 6. Hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Psalms 77:7-9. II. How he is restored. 1. He begins with a correction of himself: "I said, This is my infirmity," Psalms 77:10. 2.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:20
20. Conclusion. The convulsions of nature were the heralds of deliverance (Luke 21:28), and the Shepherd of Israel led forth His flock under the guidance of His chosen servants. Cp. Exodus 15:13; Psalms 78:52 ff; Psalms 74:1, note. The words of the last line come from Numbers 33:1; cp. Micah 6:4; Isaiah 63:11 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:20
Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron - This satisfied and comforted the mind of the psalmist. God had never forsaken his people. He had shown himself faithful in his dealings with them.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:20
20. Thou leddest thy people like a flock—A beautiful Asaphic figure, (Psalms 80:1,) and a resting of faith at last in the great Shepherd of Israel. Here the psalm abruptly closes, as if the author had left it unfinished.
Sermons on Psalms 77:20
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The Heavenly Calling - Part 11 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God as the good shepherd and his relationship with his people. He references various passages from the Bible, including Psalms |
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The Shepherd of Israel by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound relationship between the Shepherd and His sheep, illustrating how Jesus, as the good Shepherd, cares for His flock and offers them eternal |
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True Revival - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a recent earthquake in Houston and connects it to the idea of the whole creation groaning, expressing dissatisfaction and a limit to materia |
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Either Pentecost or Holocaust by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of God leading the children of Israel through the wilderness with a pillar of fire by night and a pillar of cloud by day. He |
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The Holiness of God - Part 2 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the word of God and the need to regain a sense of reverence for the holy. The sermon references the book of Revelation, sp |
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Ever-Present Help in the Time of Trouble by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a conversation with God. He highlights the fact that God is always near and ready to listen and deliver us from trou |
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Genesis #03 Ch. 1:3-19 Let Light Be by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of a hologram and how it relates to our understanding of God's creation. He explains that a hologram is like a window into a small |