King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Will Adonai reject forever? will he never show his favor again?
Berean Standard Bible:
“Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again?
American Standard Version:
Will the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favorable no more?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Will the Lord{H136} cast off{H2186}{H8799)} for ever{H5769}? and will{H3254}{H8686)} he be favourable{H7521}{H8800)} no more?
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 85:1
- ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
Psalms 89:46
- How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
Lamentations 3:31
- For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Lamentations 3:32
- But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
Psalms 85:5
- Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
Romans 11:1
- ¶ I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin.
Romans 11:2
- God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,
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Commentary for Psalms 77:7
Psalm 77:7, "Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?", is part of a lament psalm traditionally attributed to Asaph, a Levite and one of the leaders of David's choir. The verse reflects a moment of deep despair and doubt, expressing a fear that God may have rejected His people permanently and that His favor might never return.
In its historical context, this psalm likely arose from a time of national crisis, possibly during the Babylonian exile or another period of great trial for the Israelites. The psalmist's cry reflects the collective anxiety of a people who feel abandoned by God amidst suffering and adversity. The themes of the verse touch on the nature of God's faithfulness, the fear of divine abandonment, and the questioning of God's promises during times of prolonged hardship.
The psalm as a whole moves from a focus on the psalmist's distress to a remembrance of God's mighty acts in the past, which serves as a source of hope and confidence in God's enduring love and power. Thus, Psalm 77:7 captures a critical moment of existential questioning that is resolved through recalling God's historical faithfulness, encouraging the faithful to trust in God's unchanging character even when His actions are not immediately understood or felt.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H136
There are 910 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲדֹנָי
Transliteration: ʼĂdônây
Pronunciation: ad-o-noy'
Description: an emphatic form of אָדוֹן; the Lord (used as a proper name of God only); (my) Lord. - Strong's Number: H2186
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָנַח
Transliteration: zânach
Pronunciation: zaw-nakh'
Description: a primitive root meaning to push aside, i.e.; reject, forsake, fail; cast away (off), remove far away (off). - Strong's Number: H5769
There are 414 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עוֹלָם
Transliteration: ʻôwlâm
Pronunciation: o-lawm'
Description: or עֹלָם; from עָלַם; properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always; alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare נֶצַח, עַד. - Strong's Number: H3254
There are 207 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָסַף
Transliteration: yâçaph
Pronunciation: yaw-saf'
Description: a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing); add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. - Strong's Number: H7521
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָצָה
Transliteration: râtsâh
Pronunciation: raw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy adebt; (be) accept(-able), accomplish, set affection, approve, consent with, delight (self), enjoy, (be, have a) favour(-able), like, observe, pardon, (be, have, take) please(-ure), reconcile self.