Psalms 78:43
Psalms 78:43 in Multiple Translations
when He performed His signs in Egypt and His wonders in the fields of Zoan.
How he had wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Zoan:
How he set his signs in Egypt, And his wonders in the field of Zoan,
How he had done his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Zoan;
performing miracles in Egypt, doing wonderful things on the plain of Zoan.
Nor him that set his signes in Egypt, and his wonders in the fielde of Zoan,
When He set His signs in Egypt, And His wonders in the field of Zoan,
how he set his signs in Egypt, his wonders in the field of Zoan,
How he had wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Zoan:
They forgot about when he performed many miracles in the area near Zoan city in Egypt.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 78:43
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Psalms 78:43 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲשֶׁר
שָׂ֣ם
בְּ֭/מִצְרַיִם
אֹֽתוֹתָ֑י/ו
וּ֝/מוֹפְתָ֗י/ו
בִּ/שְׂדֵה
צֹֽעַן
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
שָׂ֣ם
sûwm
H7760
to set
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְּ֭/מִצְרַיִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
Prep | N-proper
אֹֽתוֹתָ֑י/ו
ʼôwth
H226
sign
N-cp | Suff
וּ֝/מוֹפְתָ֗י/ו
môwphêth
H4159
wonder
Conj | N-mp | Suff
בִּ/שְׂדֵה
sâdeh
H7704
field
Prep | N-ms
צֹֽעַן
Tsôʻan
H6814
Zoan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 78:43
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
שָׂ֣ם
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
בְּ֭/מִצְרַיִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
"Egypt"
Prep | N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
אֹֽתוֹתָ֑י/ו
ʼôwth
H226
"sign"
N-cp | Suff
A miraculous sign or wonder, like a beacon or monument. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It means a signal or token of God's power.
Definition: : miraculous 1) sign, signal 1a) a distinguishing mark 1b) banner 1c) remembrance 1d) miraculous sign 1e) omen 1f) warning 2) token, ensign, standard, miracle, proof
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: mark, miracle, (en-) sign, token. See also: Genesis 1:14; Joshua 2:12; Psalms 65:9.
וּ֝/מוֹפְתָ֗י/ו
môwphêth
H4159
"wonder"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This word means wonder or miracle, a special display of God's power. It describes a sign or token, like the miracles performed by prophets. The Bible uses it to convey a sense of awe.
Definition: 1) wonder, sign, miracle, portent 1a) wonder (as a special display of God's power) 1b) sign, token (of future event)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: miracle, sign, wonder(-ed at). See also: Exodus 4:21; 2 Chronicles 32:24; Psalms 71:7.
בִּ/שְׂדֵה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Prep | N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
צֹֽעַן
Tsôʻan
H6814
"Zoan"
N-proper
Zoan is an ancient city in Egypt, also known as Tanis. It was the capital of the Shepherd dynasty and existed before Abraham. The Bible mentions it as the dwelling place of the Pharaoh during the exodus.
Definition: § Zoan = "place of departure" an ancient city of lower Egypt called Tanis by the Greeks; located on the eastern bank of the Tanitic branch of the Nile; the capital of the Shepherd dynasty, built 7 years after Hebron and existing before Abraham and the dwelling place of the Pharaoh at the time of the exodus modern 'San'
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Zoan. See also: Numbers 13:22; Isaiah 19:11; Psalms 78:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 78:43
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 78:43 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:43
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:43
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:43
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:43
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:43
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:43
- Sermons on Psalms 78:43
Context — I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
41Again and again they tested God and provoked the Holy One of Israel.
42They did not remember His power — the day He redeemed them from the adversary,
43when He performed His signs in Egypt and His wonders in the fields of Zoan.
44He turned their rivers to blood, and from their streams they could not drink. 45He sent swarms of flies that devoured them, and frogs that devastated them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 6:22 | Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household. |
| 2 | Exodus 4:21 | The LORD instructed Moses, “When you go back to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the wonders that I have put within your power. But I will harden his heart so that he will not let the people go. |
| 3 | Exodus 3:19–20 | But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him. So I will stretch out My hand and strike the Egyptians with all the wonders I will perform among them. And after that, he will release you. |
| 4 | Psalms 105:27–38 | They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. He sent darkness, and it became dark— yet they defied His words. He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die. Their land teemed with frogs, even in their royal chambers. He spoke, and insects swarmed— gnats throughout their country. He gave them hail for rain, with lightning throughout their land. He struck their vines and fig trees and shattered the trees of their country. He spoke, and the locusts came— young locusts without number. They devoured every plant in their land and consumed the produce of their soil. Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor. He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled. Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them. |
| 5 | Psalms 135:9 | He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 4:34 | Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes? |
| 7 | Exodus 7:3 | But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, |
| 8 | Nehemiah 9:10 | You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day. |
Psalms 78:43 Summary
Psalms 78:43 reminds us of the amazing things God did in Egypt, like turning rivers to blood and sending frogs and flies, as seen in Exodus 7:14-12:30. These signs and wonders were a display of God's power and a reminder of His love for the Israelites, just as He loves us today. Just like the Israelites, we can easily forget God's power and provision in our lives, but remembering His signs and wonders can help us trust in Him, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 8:2-5. By reflecting on God's past works, we can have faith for the present and future, knowing that He is always with us, as promised in Hebrews 13:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What signs did God perform in Egypt according to Psalms 78:43?
The signs God performed in Egypt are also mentioned in the book of Exodus, such as turning the Nile River to blood and sending plagues of frogs and flies, as seen in Exodus 7:14-12:30.
Where are the fields of Zoan and what is their significance?
The fields of Zoan are another name for the region of Tanis in Egypt, which was an important city during the time of the Exodus, as mentioned in Psalms 78:12 and Numbers 13:22.
Why is it important to remember God's signs and wonders in our lives?
Remembering God's signs and wonders helps us to trust in His power and provision, just as the Israelites were supposed to remember the day He redeemed them from the adversary, as mentioned in Psalms 78:42 and Deuteronomy 8:2-5.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Psalms 78?
This verse is part of a larger narrative in Psalms 78, which recounts the history of God's relationship with the Israelites, highlighting their rebellion and God's faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 78:1-72.
Reflection Questions
- What are some signs and wonders that God has performed in my life, and how can I remember them to strengthen my faith?
- How can I, like the Israelites, be prone to forget God's power and provision, and what are some strategies to help me remember?
- What are some ways that I can test God, as the Israelites did, and how can I avoid this in my own life, as warned in Deuteronomy 6:16?
- How can I apply the lessons of Psalms 78:43 to my daily life, trusting in God's power and provision in the midst of challenges?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:43
How he had wrought his signs in Egypt,.... The plagues which he brought upon the Egyptians, for refusing to let Israel go: and his wonders in the field of Zoan, or in the country of Zoan, that is,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:43
How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him in the desert!
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:43
Psalms 78:43 How he had wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Zoan:Ver. 43. How he had wrought his signs in Egypt] That stage of wonders. See Psalms 78:12. In the field of Zoan] A great city in Egypt, whereof read Isaiah 19:11; Isaiah 19:13; Isaiah 30:4 Ezekiel 30:14. Josephus, Antiq. lib. 1, cap. 9. See Psalms 78:12.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:43
43. How he set his signs in Egypt (R.V.): words borrowed from Exodus 10:1-2, “my signs which I have set among them.” Cp. Psalms 105:27. Only six, or, if Psalms 78:48 or Psalms 78:50 refers to the murrain, possibly seven, plagues are mentioned, the plagues of lice, boils, and darkness being omitted. The order is different from that of Exodus, coinciding with it only in the first and last plagues. It is of course possible that the Psalmist, treating the narrative with poetic freedom, only mentions the principal plagues, and intentionally omits the others: but it is noteworthy that the three which he does not mention are just those the accounts of which are judged by critics upon grounds of style to have been derived from different documents: the plague of darkness from the ‘Elohistic document,’ and the plagues of lice and boils from the ‘Priestly Code.’ The accounts of the remaining seven are in the main derived from the ‘Jehovistic document.’ See Driver’s Introd. to the Lit. of the O.T., pp. 22ff. It certainly looks as if the Psalmist used the ‘Jehovistic document,’ while it was in circulation as a separate work.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:43
How he had wrought his signs in Egypt - Margin, set. The Hebrew word means to set or place. The word signs here refers to miracles as signs or indications of God’s power and favor.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:43
43, 44. Field of Zoan—See on Psalms 78:12. Rivers into blood—This was the first plague. Exodus 7:20-21. The plural, rivers, includes the Nile with its arms and canals. Isaiah 19:6-8; Ezekiel 29:3-5; Ezekiel 29:9-10.
Sermons on Psalms 78:43
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(Exodus) Exodus 7:2-9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Moses and Pharaoh in the book of Exodus. He compares Pharaoh to King Cole, who wanted to appear generous but was actually hard-h |
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Revival! by Alan Bartley | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of a young man seeking the Lord and being filled with a vision of revival just before the Great Awakening in 1904. The pre |
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Questions/answers on the Interpretation of Old Testament Scriptures by James Blaine Chapman | James Blaine Chapman addresses various questions from the Bible, shedding light on misunderstood passages and providing insightful explanations. From Noah's unintentional vice to t |