Psalms 77:8
Psalms 77:8 in Multiple Translations
Is His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time?
Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore?
Is his lovingkindness clean gone for ever? Doth his promise fail for evermore?
Is his mercy quite gone for ever? has his word come to nothing?
Has his trustworthy love disappeared forever? Have his promises permanently ended?
Is his mercie cleane gone for euer? doeth his promise faile for euermore?
Hath His kindness ceased for ever? The saying failed to all generations?
Has his loving kindness vanished forever? Does his promise fail for generations?
Is his mercy wholly gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore?
That they may not become like their fathers, a perverse and exasperating generation. A generation that set not their heart aright: and whose spirit was not faithful to God.
Has he stopped faithfully loving us? Will he not do for us what he promised to do?
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Psalms 77:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַֽ֭/לְ/עוֹלָמִים
יִזְנַ֥ח
אֲדֹנָ֑/י
וְ/לֹֽא
יֹסִ֖יף
לִ/רְצ֣וֹת
עֽוֹד
הַֽ֭/לְ/עוֹלָמִים
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Part | Prep | N-mp
יִזְנַ֥ח
zânach
H2186
to reject
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֲדֹנָ֑/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יֹסִ֖יף
yâçaph
H3254
to add
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
לִ/רְצ֣וֹת
râtsâh
H7521
to accept
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
עֽוֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 77:8
הַֽ֭/לְ/עוֹלָמִים
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Part | Prep | N-mp
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
יִזְנַ֥ח
zânach
H2186
"to reject"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To stink or be rejected is the meaning of this Hebrew word. It's used in the Bible to describe something that's disgusting or unwanted, like in the book of Psalm 38:5. The KJV translates it as 'cast away' or 'remove far away'.
Definition: 1) to cast off, reject, spurn 1a) (Qal) to reject 1b) (Hiphil) to forcefully reject someone
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: cast away (off), remove far away (off). See also: 1 Chronicles 28:9; Psalms 88:15; Psalms 43:2.
אֲדֹנָ֑/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | 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.
יֹסִ֖יף
yâçaph
H3254
"to add"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To add means to increase or do something again, like adding more of something or continuing an action. This word is used in the Bible to describe growth or repetition.
Definition: : add/more[amount] 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. See also: Genesis 4:2; 2 Samuel 19:14; Psalms 10:18.
לִ/רְצ֣וֹת
râtsâh
H7521
"to accept"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to accept or be pleased with something, like God accepting our prayers. It appears in Psalms and Proverbs, showing God's favor towards us. This word is about being satisfied or delighted.
Definition: 1) to be pleased with, be favourable to, accept favourably 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be pleased with, be favourable to 1a2) to accept 1a3) to be pleased, be determined 1a4) to make acceptable, satisfy 1a5) to please 1b) (Niphal) to be accepted, be pleased with 1c) (Piel) to seek favour of 1d) (Hiphil) to please, pay off 1e) (Hithpael) to make oneself acceptable or pleasing
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: (be) accept(-able), accomplish, set affection, approve, consent with, delight (self), enjoy, (be, have a) favour(-able), like, observe, pardon, (be, have, take) please(-ure), reconcile self. See also: Genesis 33:10; Psalms 50:18; Psalms 40:14.
עֽוֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 77:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 77:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 77:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:8
- Sermons on Psalms 77:8
Context — In the Day of Trouble I Sought the Lord
6At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered:
7“Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again?
8Is His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time?
9Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has His anger shut off His compassion?” Selah 10So I said, “I am grieved that the right hand of the Most High has changed.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 23:19 | God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? |
| 2 | Romans 9:6 | It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. |
| 3 | 2 Peter 3:9 | The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. |
| 4 | Numbers 14:34 | In keeping with the forty days you spied out the land, you shall bear your guilt forty years—a year for each day—and you will experience My alienation. |
| 5 | Luke 16:25–26 | But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony. And besides all this, a great chasm has been fixed between us and you, so that even those who wish cannot cross from here to you, nor can anyone cross from there to us.’ |
| 6 | Jeremiah 15:18 | Why is my pain unending, and my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? You have indeed become like a mirage to me— water that is not there. |
| 7 | Isaiah 27:11 | When its limbs are dry, they are broken off. Women come and use them for kindling; for this is a people without understanding. Therefore their Maker has no compassion on them, and their Creator shows them no favor. |
Psalms 77:8 Summary
This verse is a question that the psalmist is asking God, wondering if His love and promises have gone away forever. The psalmist is feeling uncertain and doubtful about God's presence in his life, as we often do when we face difficult times. However, as we see in scriptures like Romans 8:38-39 and Psalms 100:5, God's love is eternal and unchanging, and His promises are always true. We can trust in God's loving devotion, even when we feel like He is far away, and remember that He is always with us, as promised in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when the psalmist asks if God's loving devotion has gone forever?
The psalmist is expressing a deep sense of doubt and uncertainty about God's presence and love in his life, as seen in Psalms 77:8, and is questioning whether God's loving devotion has ceased to exist, as also expressed in Psalms 22:1-2.
Is it okay to question God's promises like the psalmist does in this verse?
Yes, it is okay to question and express doubts to God, as the psalmist does in Psalms 77:8, and as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 13:1-2 and Jeremiah 12:1-4, where the prophets and other biblical figures express their doubts and frustrations to God.
How can we reconcile the idea of God's eternal love with the feeling that He has abandoned us?
We can reconcile this by remembering that God's love is eternal and unchanging, as stated in Jeremiah 31:3 and Romans 8:38-39, and that our feelings of abandonment are often a result of our limited perspective and not a reflection of God's character.
What can we learn from the psalmist's expression of doubt and uncertainty in this verse?
We can learn that it is normal to experience doubts and uncertainties in our walk with God, but we should always bring these doubts to God in prayer, as the psalmist does in Psalms 77:8, and trust in His loving devotion and faithfulness, as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like God's loving devotion has gone forever, and how did I respond to those feelings?
- How can I balance my emotions and doubts with the truth of God's eternal love and faithfulness, as seen in scriptures like Psalms 100:5 and Hebrews 13:8?
- What are some promises of God that I am struggling to trust in right now, and how can I pray about these promises like the psalmist does in Psalms 77:8?
- In what ways can I remember and reflect on God's loving devotion in my life, even when I am experiencing difficult times, as encouraged in Psalms 42:1-2 and Deuteronomy 8:2-5?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:8
Is his mercy clean gone for ever?.... Or "his grace" (q); and mercy is no other than grace to objects in misery; Unbelief says it is gone, that no more will be shown, and that the treasures of it are
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:8
Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more? -The contrast of the past with the sad present suggests the question, Has God, as appearances would imply, completely cast off His people forever?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:8
Are all the stores of his mercy quite spent? Doth he now cease to be what he hath styled himself, the Lord gracious and merciful, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness? Will he never more make good those gracious promises upon which he hath commanded us to hope?
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:8
Psalms 77:8 Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth [his] promise fail for evermore?Ver. 8. Is his mercy clean gone for ever?] They that go down into the pit (of despair) cannot hope for God’ s truth, Isaiah 38:18, but so doth not any saint in his deepest desertions. Doth his promise fail for evermore?] Hath he retracted his promises, recalled his oracles confirmed with oath, seal? No, he will not suffer his faithfulness to fail, nor alter the thing that is gone out of his mouth, Psalms 89:33.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 77:8
(7-9) The self-questionings here follow as they rise sigh after sigh in the poet’s heart. God’s silences have always been more appalling to the human spirit than even the most terrible of His manifestations. To the pious Israelite, to whom the past history of his race appeared one scene of opportune interpositions to save at the moment when distress became too intolerable, it seemed as if the divine protection was altogether withdrawn when the misery was protracted and the sign of help withheld.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:8
Verse 8. For evermore?] לדר ודר ledor vador, "to generation and generation." From race to race. Shall no mercy be shown even to the remotest generation of the children of the offenders?
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:8
8. Is his lovingkindness at an end for ever? Hath his promise failed for all generations? Cp. Psalms 85:5; Psalms 105:8.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:8
Is his mercy clean gone for ever? - The word rendered “clean gone” means to fail; to fail utterly.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:8
8. Is his mercy… gone for ever— “For ever,” here, is another of the class of strongest Hebrew words to denote eternal duration, and never occurs but once (Psalms 44:23) in such connexion, except in the psalms of the captivity.
Sermons on Psalms 77:8
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Hearts Set on Pilgrimage by Elisabeth Elliot | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of facing trials and challenges while doing missionary work in a remote area. He mentions reading from 1 Peter, where it ta |
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The King and the Kingdom by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of the kingdom of God by knowing the character of the king. The character of the king is demonstra |
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(Through the Bible) Numbers 21-28 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker uses a football game as an analogy to explain how God sees our lives. He emphasizes that God's purposes remain steadfast and sure, even though it may ap |
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The Sure Word of God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the certainty and fulfillment of God's promises. He uses the example of God's judgment upon Jerusalem to illustrate this point. The preacher |
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Jude: Last Days - Balaam 2 by Martin Geehan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for the love of Christ to be present in the world. He believes that until people have Christ's love in their hearts towards one ano |
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The Sure Word of God - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | This sermon emphasizes the faithfulness of God's Word, highlighting the certainty that what God has spoken, He will bring to pass without fail. It delves into the importance of cho |
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Freeing Failure by Paul De Jong | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the unchanging nature of God and how He is always able to do things perfectly. However, the speaker emphasizes that it is us who ch |