King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked [him] with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Many times [God] rescued them, but they kept making plans to rebel. Thus they were brought low by their own wrongdoing.
Berean Standard Bible:
Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity.
American Standard Version:
Many times did he deliver them; But they were rebellious in their counsel, And were brought low in their iniquity.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Many{H7227} times{H6471} did he deliver{H5337} them; but they provoked{H4784} him with their counsel{H6098}, and were brought low{H4355} for their iniquity{H5771}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Judges 2:16
- Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.
Judges 2:18
- And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.
Psalms 81:12
- So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust: [and] they walked in their own counsels.
Psalms 1:1
- ¶ Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
1 Samuel 12:9
- And when they forgat the LORD their God, he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them.
1 Samuel 12:11
- And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe.
Psalms 106:29
- Thus they provoked [him] to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake in upon them.
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Commentary for Psalms 106:43
Psalms 106:43 encapsulates a recurring theme in the historical narrative of the Israelites, as depicted throughout the Old Testament. This verse reflects on the cyclical nature of God's deliverance and the Israelites' subsequent disobedience. Despite God's repeated interventions to save them from various adversities, the Israelites consistently ignored His guidance and provoked Him with their actions and decisions, which were often influenced by their own flawed counsel. As a result, they faced consequences for their iniquity, being "brought low" or humbled through various afflictions or defeats.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the chronicled experiences of the Israelites from the time of the Exodus onward. It speaks to the period when Israel was led out of Egypt by Moses and the many instances during their journey to the Promised Land, as well as their settlement and governance by judges and kings. The verse serves as a reflection on the pattern of God's mercy and the people's rebellion, a pattern that is seen in episodes such as the worship of the golden calf, the spies' negative report about the Promised Land, and the recurring cycles of apostasy and repentance during the time of the judges.
In its broader theological implications, Psalms 106:43 underscores the themes of divine faithfulness contrasted with human infidelity, the importance of heeding God's guidance, and the natural consequences of sin. It is a call to remember and be thankful for God's deliverance while also serving as a warning against the dangers of pride and self-reliance that lead to moral and spiritual decline. The verse invites believers to reflect on their own actions and to remain humbly obedient to God's will to avoid the pitfalls of their ancestors.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7227
There are 439 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רַב
Transliteration: rab
Pronunciation: rab
Description: by contracted from רָבַב; abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality); (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). - Strong's Number: H6471
There are 108 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פַּעַם
Transliteration: paʻam
Pronunciation: pah'-am
Description: or (feminine) פַּעֲמָה; from פָּעַם; a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow); anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundred-) fold, [idiom] now, (this) [phrase] once, order, rank, step, [phrase] thrice, (often-), second, this, two) time(-s), twice, wheel. - Strong's Number: H5337
There are 194 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָצַל
Transliteration: nâtsal
Pronunciation: naw-tsal'
Description: a primitive root; to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense; [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). - Strong's Number: H4784
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָרָה
Transliteration: mârâh
Pronunciation: maw-raw'
Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, make) bitter (or unpleasant); (figuratively) to rebel (or resist; causatively, to provoke); bitter, change, be disobedient, disobey, grievously, provocation, provoke(-ing), (be) rebel (against, -lious). - Strong's Number: H6098
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵצָה
Transliteration: ʻêtsâh
Pronunciation: ay-tsaw'
Description: from יָעַץ; advice; by implication, plan; also prudence; advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. - Strong's Number: H4355
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָכַךְ
Transliteration: mâkak
Pronunciation: maw-kak'
Description: a primitive root; to tumble (in ruins); figuratively, to perish; be brought low, decay. - Strong's Number: H5771
There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָוֺן
Transliteration: ʻâvôn
Pronunciation: aw-vone'
Description: or עָווֹן; (2 Kings 7:9; Psalm 51:5 (אֲבַד)), from עָוָה; perversity, i.e. (moral) evil; fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin.