King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they remembered that God [was] their rock, and the high God their redeemer.
Complete Jewish Bible:
remembering that God was their Rock, El 'Elyon their Redeemer.
Berean Standard Bible:
And they remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer.
American Standard Version:
And they remembered that God was their rock, And the Most High God their redeemer.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they remembered{H2142}{H8799)} that God{H430} was their rock{H6697}, and the high{H5945} God{H410} their redeemer{H1350}{H8802)}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 32:4
- [He is] the Rock, his work [is] perfect: for all his ways [are] judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right [is] he.
Exodus 15:13
- Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided [them] in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.
Isaiah 41:14
- Fear not, thou worm Jacob, [and] ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
Deuteronomy 7:8
- But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Titus 2:14
- Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Deuteronomy 32:15
- ¶ But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered [with fatness]; then he forsook God [which] made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.
Isaiah 44:6
- Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and beside me [there is] no God.
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Commentary for Psalms 78:35
Psalm 78 is a didactic poem, attributed to Asaph, which recounts the history of Israel, emphasizing the importance of remembering and learning from the past. The psalm serves as a reminder to the people of Israel of God's mighty acts and their frequent unfaithfulness despite His steadfast love and provision. By the time we reach verse 35, the psalmist is in the midst of recounting how the people repeatedly forgot God's works and tested His patience, despite His miraculous interventions on their behalf.
The specific verse, Psalms 78:35, states, "And they remembered that God [was] their rock, and the high God their redeemer." This verse captures a moment when the Israelites acknowledged God as their foundational strength and the one who delivered them from bondage and adversity. The terms "rock" and "redeemer" are significant. "Rock" suggests a firm foundation, unshakeable and reliable, while "redeemer" implies one who rescues or buys back, often from slavery or distress. In the historical context, this likely refers to God's role in delivering the Israelites from Egypt and His continuous protection during their wilderness wanderings.
This verse is nestled within the broader theme of the entire psalm, which is the call to remember God's deeds and to pass that memory on to future generations. It serves as a poignant contrast to the surrounding verses where the people are depicted as forgetful and rebellious. The psalmist is highlighting that despite their infidelity, there were moments when the people did recognize God's sovereignty and their dependence on Him, thus providing a model for the readers to emulate: to remember God's faithfulness and to rely on Him as their ultimate source of stability and salvation.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2142
There are 223 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָכַר
Transliteration: zâkar
Pronunciation: zaw-kar'
Description: a primitive root; also as denominative from זָכָר; properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male; [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H6697
There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צוּר
Transliteration: tsûwr
Pronunciation: tsoor
Description: or צֻר; from צוּר; properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous); edge, [idiom] (mighty) God (one), rock, [idiom] sharp, stone, [idiom] strength, [idiom] strong. See also בֵּית צוּר. - Strong's Number: H5945
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶלְיוֹן
Transliteration: ʻelyôwn
Pronunciation: el-yone'
Description: from עָלָה; an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme; (Most, on) high(-er, -est), upper(-most). - Strong's Number: H410
There are 307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵל
Transliteration: ʼêl
Pronunciation: ale
Description: shortened from אַיִל; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity); God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' - Strong's Number: H1350
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּאַל
Transliteration: gâʼal
Pronunciation: gaw-al'
Description: a primitive root, to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e.; to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.); [idiom] in any wise, [idiom] at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger.