Psalms 78:22
Psalms 78:22 in Multiple Translations
because they did not believe God or rely on His salvation.
Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:
Because they believed not in God, And trusted not in his salvation.
Because they had no faith in God, and no hope in his salvation.
for they didn't believe in God and didn't trust him to take care of them.
Because they beleeued not in God, and trusted not in his helpe.
For they have not believed in God, Nor have they trusted in His salvation.
because they didn’t believe in God, and didn’t trust in his salvation.
Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:
He did that because they did not trust in him, and they did not believe that he would rescue them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 78:22
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Psalms 78:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
כִּ֤י
לֹ֣א
הֶ֭אֱמִינוּ
בֵּ/אלֹהִ֑ים
וְ/לֹ֥א
בָ֝טְח֗וּ
בִּֽ/ישׁוּעָתֽ/וֹ
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
הֶ֭אֱמִינוּ
ʼâman
H539
be faithful
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
בֵּ/אלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
בָ֝טְח֗וּ
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בִּֽ/ישׁוּעָתֽ/וֹ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
Prep | N-fs | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 78:22
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
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.
הֶ֭אֱמִינוּ
ʼâman
H539
"be faithful"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to be faithful or trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations. It can also mean to support or confirm something, and is used in passages like Psalm 37:3 to describe trusting in God. The concept of faithfulness is central to the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to support, confirm, be faithful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to support, confirm, be faithful, uphold, nourish 1a1a) foster-father (subst.) 1a1b) foster-mother, nurse 1a1c) pillars, supporters of the door 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm 1b1a) to be carried by a nurse 1b1b) made firm, sure, lasting 1b1c) confirmed, established, sure 1b1d) verified, confirmed 1b1e) reliable, faithful, trusty 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stand firm, to trust, to be certain, to believe in 1c1a) stand firm 1c1b) trust, believe Aramaic equivalent: a.man (אֲמַן "to trust" H0540)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. See also: Genesis 15:6; Job 24:22; Psalms 12:2.
בֵּ/אלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
וְ/לֹ֥א
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.
בָ֝טְח֗וּ
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
בִּֽ/ישׁוּעָתֽ/וֹ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 78:22
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 78:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:22
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:22
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:22
- Sermons on Psalms 78:22
Context — I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
20When He struck the rock, water gushed out and torrents raged. But can He also give bread or supply His people with meat?”
21Therefore the LORD heard and was filled with wrath; so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and His anger flared against Israel,
22because they did not believe God or rely on His salvation.
23Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens. 24He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrews 3:18–19 | And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter. |
| 2 | Hebrews 3:12 | See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. |
| 3 | Jude 1:5 | Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 1:32 | But in spite of all this, you did not trust the LORD your God, |
| 5 | Hebrews 11:6 | And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. |
| 6 | 1 John 5:10 | Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son. |
| 7 | Isaiah 7:9 | The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.’” |
| 8 | Psalms 106:24 | They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise. |
Psalms 78:22 Summary
[This verse is saying that the Israelites did not trust God to take care of them, and that made God very angry. It's like when we don't believe our parents will provide for us, and instead try to take matters into our own hands. God wants us to trust Him and rely on His salvation, just like it says in Psalms 37:39-40. When we do, we can experience His peace and provision in our lives, as promised in Philippians 4:19.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main reason for God's anger towards the Israelites in this verse?
The main reason for God's anger is that they did not believe God or rely on His salvation, as stated in Psalms 78:22, which is reminiscent of the Israelites' distrust in God's provision as seen in Exodus 16:2-3.
How does this verse relate to the concept of faith in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of faith in God's salvation, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9, where it is written that we are saved by faith, and Hebrews 11:6, which states that without faith it is impossible to please God.
What does it mean to 'rely on His salvation' in this context?
To rely on His salvation means to trust in God's power and provision for our lives, as seen in Isaiah 46:4, where God says He will be our Savior, and Psalms 37:39-40, which speaks of salvation coming from the Lord.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives and relationship with God?
We can apply this verse by examining our own faith and trust in God's salvation, and seeking to deepen our relationship with Him, as encouraged in James 4:8, which says to draw near to God and He will draw near to us.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I struggle to believe God or rely on His salvation in my own life, and how can I seek to deepen my trust in Him?
- How does my faith, or lack thereof, impact my relationship with God and my experiences in life, as seen in the example of the Israelites in Psalms 78:22?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to rely more on God's salvation and provision, rather than my own strength or abilities, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- What can I learn from the Israelites' mistakes in this verse, and how can I apply those lessons to my own walk with God, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:11-12?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:22
Because they believed not in God,.... That he was able to give them bread, and provide flesh for them, or bring them through the wilderness to Canaan's land, as he had promised.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:22
Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:22
That he both could and would save them from the famine and destruction which they feared.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:22
Psalms 78:22 Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:Ver. 22. Because they believed not in God] As faith is a radical and complex grace; so is unbelief a radical sin, a teeming vice, Hebrews 3:12, a wellspring of wickedness; many sins are bound up in it, as Cicero saith of parricide. And trusted not in his salvation] i.e. In his saving promises.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:22
Verse 22. They believed not in God] After all the miracles they had seen, they were not convinced that there was a Supreme Being! and, consequently, they did not trust in his salvation - did not expect the glorious rest which he had promised them. Their descendants in the present day are precisely in this state. Multitudes of them disbelieve the Divine origin of their law, and have given up all hopes of a Messiah.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:22
22. For a moment they had believed (Exodus 14:31), but they soon fell away. Cp. Numbers 14:11, a verse which might serve as a motto for this Psalm. his salvation] Of which they had had such marvellous proof in the Exodus (Exodus 14:13; Exodus 15:2).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:22
Because they believed not in God - They did not believe in his power, or in his promises. And trusted not in his salvation - In his power and his willingness to save.
Sermons on Psalms 78:22
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
Abounding Hope by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of holding fast to hope in order to strengthen one's soul. He compares the value of a diamond to the value of a mature, consis |
|
3rd Sunday of Lent - Behind Closed Doors With the Father by Michael Flowers | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being in the presence of God through prayer. He encourages listeners to close the door on distractions and anxieties and si |
|
Fitness Training by Don McClure | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of a narrow gate and a narrow way. He explains that there are two paths in life - one that the world follows and another that tho |
|
In the Word #6 by Milton Green | This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance, righteousness, and holiness in the church today. It highlights the need to die to the flesh, be joined to Christ, and bear frui |
|
The Narrow Way by Vincent G. Artese | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being workers for God's kingdom. He questions where the workers are and if they have been enticed by worldly gain or falle |
|
|
Laying Hold of Our Promised Land by Jason Neil | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of gathering together as God's people, as Jesus promises to be present when they meet. The speaker encourages the audience to |
|
|
Studies in James - Part 1 by W.F. Anderson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of James, specifically chapter 1, verses 1-8. He emphasizes the importance of facing trials and temptations with joy, as they can l |