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Verse 78

Psalms 78:64

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Berean Standard Bible

His priests fell by the sword, but their widows could not lament.

American Standard Version (1901)

Their priests fell by the sword; And their widows made no lamentation.

Bible in Basic English

Their priests were put to death by the sword, and their widows made no weeping for them.

Free Bible Version

Their priests were killed by the sword; their widows were unable to mourn.

Geneva Bible 1599

Their Priestes fell by the sworde, and their widowes lamented not.

King James (Authorized) Version

Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.

One Unity Resource Bible

Their priests fell by the sword, and their widows couldn’t weep.

Translation for Translators

Many priests were killed by their enemies’ swords, and ◄the people did not allow the priests’ widows/the priests’ widows were not allowed► to mourn.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Their priests fell by the sword, and their widows could not weep.

Noah Webster Bible

Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.

World English Bible

Their priests fell by the sword, and their widows couldn’t weep.

Young's Literal Translation

His priests by the sword have fallen, And their widows weep not.

Context

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

⁶³Fire consumed His young men, and their maidens were left without wedding songs. ⁶⁴His priests fell by the sword, but their widows could not lament.

Summary

This verse reflects on God's response to the disobedience and rebellion of the Israelites, as He allowed their enemies to conquer them and oppress them. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and breaking His covenant. Despite the Israelites' unfaithfulness, God's ultimate purpose is to bring them back to Himself, showing His mercy and faithfulness even in times of judgment. The verse underscores the importance of repentance and returning to God in humility and obedience to experience His restoration and deliverance. It also highlights God's sovereignty and justice in dealing with His people.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

(Compare Sa1 4:17); and there were, doubtless, others. made no lamentation--either because stupefied by grief, or hindered by the enemy.

Psalms 78:64

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

⁶³Fire consumed His young men, and their maidens were left without wedding songs. ⁶⁴His priests fell by the sword, but their widows could not lament.

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Berean Standard Bible

His priests fell by the sword, but their widows could not lament.

American Standard Version (1901)

Their priests fell by the sword; And their widows made no lamentation.

Bible in Basic English

Their priests were put to death by the sword, and their widows made no weeping for them.

Free Bible Version

Their priests were killed by the sword; their widows were unable to mourn.

Geneva Bible 1599

Their Priestes fell by the sworde, and their widowes lamented not.

King James (Authorized) Version

Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.

One Unity Resource Bible

Their priests fell by the sword, and their widows couldn’t weep.

Translation for Translators

Many priests were killed by their enemies’ swords, and ◄the people did not allow the priests’ widows/the priests’ widows were not allowed► to mourn.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Their priests fell by the sword, and their widows could not weep.

Noah Webster Bible

Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.

World English Bible

Their priests fell by the sword, and their widows couldn’t weep.

Young's Literal Translation

His priests by the sword have fallen, And their widows weep not.