Psalms 78:61
Psalms 78:61 in Multiple Translations
He delivered His strength to captivity, and His splendor to the hand of the adversary.
And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy’s hand.
And delivered his strength into captivity, And his glory into the adversary’s hand.
And he let his strength be taken prisoner, and gave his glory into the hands of his hater.
He surrendered the Ark of his power, allowing it to be captured; handing it over into enemy hands.
And deliuered his power into captiuitie, and his beautie into the enemies hand.
And He giveth His strength to captivity, And His beauty into the hand of an adversary,
and delivered his strength into captivity, his glory into the adversary’s hand.
And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy's hand.
He allowed their enemies to capture the sacred chest, which was the symbol of his power and his glory.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 78:61
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Psalms 78:61 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּתֵּ֣ן
לַ/שְּׁבִ֣י
עֻזּ֑/וֹ
וְֽ/תִפְאַרְתּ֥/וֹ
בְ/יַד
צָֽר
וַ/יִּתֵּ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לַ/שְּׁבִ֣י
shᵉbîy
H7628
captivity
Prep | N-cs
עֻזּ֑/וֹ
ʻôz
H5797
strength
N-ms | Suff
וְֽ/תִפְאַרְתּ֥/וֹ
tiphʼârâh
H8597
beauty
Conj | N-fs | Suff
בְ/יַד
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs
צָֽר
tsar
H6862
narrow
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 78:61
וַ/יִּתֵּ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לַ/שְּׁבִ֣י
shᵉbîy
H7628
"captivity"
Prep | N-cs
This word describes someone who has been captured or taken away, like the Israelites who were exiled to Babylon. It can also refer to the act of taking someone or something away, or to the state of being a captive.
Definition: 1) captivity, captives 1a) (state of) captivity 1b) (act of) capture 1c) captives
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: captive(-ity), prisoners, [idiom] take away, that was taken. See also: Exodus 12:29; Isaiah 49:24; Psalms 68:19.
עֻזּ֑/וֹ
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
N-ms | Suff
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
וְֽ/תִפְאַרְתּ֥/וֹ
tiphʼârâh
H8597
"beauty"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word describes something beautiful or glorious, like a lovely garment or a person's honor. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's glory, as well as the beauty of creation and human achievements, as seen in Psalm and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) beauty, splendour, glory 1a) beauty, finery (of garments, jewels) 1b) glory 1b1) of rank, renown 1b2) as attribute of God 1c) honour (or nation Israel) 1d) glorying, boasting (of individual)
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: beauty(-iful), bravery, comely, fair, glory(-ious), honour, majesty. See also: Exodus 28:2; Isaiah 28:4; Psalms 71:8.
בְ/יַד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
צָֽר
tsar
H6862
"narrow"
N-ms
This word means hard or narrow, often referring to trouble or a tight spot, like an adversary or affliction. It can also mean a small stone or pebble, such as flint, and is used in various biblical contexts to describe challenges.
Definition: narrow, tight
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 14:20; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 3:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 78:61
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- Context
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- Psalms 78:61 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:61
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:61
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:61
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:61
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:61
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:61
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:61
- Sermons on Psalms 78:61
Context — I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
59On hearing it, God was furious and rejected Israel completely.
60He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent He had pitched among men.
61He delivered His strength to captivity, and His splendor to the hand of the adversary.
62He surrendered His people to the sword because He was enraged by His heritage. 63Fire consumed His young men, and their maidens were left without wedding songs.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 132:8 | Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 4:21–2 | — |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 4:17 | The messenger answered, “Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter among the people. Your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are both dead, and the ark of God has been captured.” |
| 4 | Exodus 40:34 | Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. |
| 5 | Judges 18:30 | The Danites set up idols for themselves, and Jonathan son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests for the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land. |
| 6 | Psalms 24:7 | Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 6:41 | Now therefore, arise, O LORD God, and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness. |
| 8 | Psalms 63:2 | So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory. |
Psalms 78:61 Summary
This verse is saying that God allowed the strength and power of His people to be taken away by their enemies. This was a result of their disobedience and sin, and it's a reminder that God is sovereign and can allow or prevent anything from happening to us (Psalms 115:3, Romans 8:28). It's a call to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when things don't make sense to us. By looking at this verse, we can see that God's ways are not always our ways, but He is always working for our good and His glory (Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 29:11).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God delivered His strength to captivity?
This phrase suggests that God allowed the strength and power of His people to be taken captive by their enemies, much like what happened in the book of Judges when God's people were oppressed by other nations (Judges 2:10-15).
Who is the adversary mentioned in this verse?
The adversary is likely a reference to the enemies of God's people, who were allowed to overpower and dominate them due to their disobedience and sin (Psalms 78:59, Deuteronomy 28:25).
Is this verse talking about a specific event in history?
This verse appears to be referencing the time when the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant, which was a symbol of God's presence and power among His people (1 Samuel 4:10-11, 1 Samuel 5:1-12).
What is the significance of God's splendor being delivered to the hand of the adversary?
This phrase highlights the shame and humiliation that God's people experienced when they were defeated and their treasures were taken by their enemies, much like what happened when the Babylonians conquered Jerusalem (2 Kings 25:13-17, Lamentations 1:10).
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's strength and power at work in my life, and how can I trust Him to deliver me from my own captivities?
- How do I respond when I feel like God is allowing me to be overwhelmed by my enemies or struggles, and what can I learn from the example of God's people in this verse?
- In what ways can I be a reflection of God's splendor and strength in my own life, and how can I avoid being a source of shame or humiliation to Him?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to surrender to God's sovereignty and trust in His plan, even when it doesn't make sense to me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:61
And delivered his strength into captivity,.... That is, the ark, called his strength, and the ark of his strength, Psalms 105:4, because it was a token of his strength, and by means of which he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:61
Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies: -Israel's unfaithfulness in the time of the Judges caused God to forsake the tabernacle of Shiloh, and brought down other sore judgments. Verse 56.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:61
His strength, to wit, the ark, called God’ s strength, , and the ark of his strength, , because it was the sign and pledge of his strength or power put forth on his people’ s behalf. His glory; so the ark is called, as being the monument and seat of God’ s glorious presence, and an instrument of his glorious works. The enemy; namely, the Philistines; of which see 1Sa 4.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:61
Psalms 78:61 And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy’ s hand. Ver. 61. And delivered his strength … his glory, &c.] i.e. His ark, which is elsewhere called the strength of God, 1 Chronicles 16:11 2 Chronicles 6:41, and the glory of God, Psalms 26:8; Psalms 63:3, because out of it he was wont to declare his power and glory, and to make himself visible after a sort.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:61
61. his strength … his glory] The Ark, the symbol and seat of His majesty (1 Samuel 4:21 f.; Psalms 132:8), was suffered to fall into the hands of the Philistines (1 Samuel 4:11 ff.). the enemy’s hand] The adversary’s hand. (R.V.)
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:61
And delivered his strength into captivity - That is, the ark, considered as the symbol of his power.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:61
61. His strength—The ark of the covenant, the most holy emblem of God’s power, holiness, and presence with his people. An obvious reference to the capture of the ark by the Philistines. 1 Samuel 4
Sermons on Psalms 78:61
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Zion, God's Habitation by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches on the significance of Zion as a place of rest, righteousness, power, joy, holiness, beauty, and praise. He emphasizes how Zion represents a spiritual stron |
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Then the House Was Filled With a Cloud. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of inviting God's presence, symbolized by the Shekinah cloud, into our lives and spirits, as it represents God's desire to dwell among His pe |
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A Silent Church Amidst a Sinful Nation by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the speaker highlights the current state of the Christian Church, describing it as helpless and facing powers of darkness. He emphasizes that the Church has substit |
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sermonindex.net Simulcast 2012: Learning From the Church in China by E.A. Johnston | This sermon contrasts the state of the church in China, where believers face persecution and suffering as part of following Christ, with the church in the West, which has drifted f |
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Soaring 2 - Burdens & Gifts by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story from the book of Kings in the Old Testament. The story is about a little bundle that learns to fly and soar without moving its |
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Why Glory in the Cross by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God rather than relying on entertainment or other distractions. He believes that the new birth is a |
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Samuel - His Early Life Ii by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God. He uses the story of Samuel in the Bible to illustrate how God can speak to indiv |