Psalms 78:36

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But they tried to deceive him with their words, they lied to him with their tongues;

Berean Standard Bible:

But they deceived Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues.

American Standard Version:

But they flattered him with their mouth, And lied unto him with their tongue.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Nevertheless they did flatter{H6601}{H8762)} him with their mouth{H6310}, and they lied{H3576}{H8762)} unto him with their tongues{H3956}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Ezekiel 33:31

  • And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee [as] my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, [but] their heart goeth after their covetousness.

Isaiah 29:13

  • Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Psalms 18:44

  • As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.

Deuteronomy 5:28

  • And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.

Deuteronomy 5:29

  • O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!

Hosea 11:12

  • Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints.

Psalms 106:12

  • Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.

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Commentary for Psalms 78:36

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H6601
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פָּתָה
    Transliteration: pâthâh
    Pronunciation: paw-thaw'
    Description: a primitive root; to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy; usually figuratively (in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a sinister way) delude; allure, deceive, enlarge, entice, flatter, persuade, silly (one).
  2. Strong's Number: H6310
    There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פֶּה
    Transliteration: peh
    Pronunciation: peh
    Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word.
  3. Strong's Number: H3576
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כָּזַב
    Transliteration: kâzab
    Pronunciation: kaw-zab'
    Description: a primitive root; to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively; fail, (be found a, make a) liar, lie, lying, be in vain.
  4. Strong's Number: H3956
    There are 115 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לָשׁוֹן
    Transliteration: lâshôwn
    Pronunciation: law-shone'
    Description: or לָשֹׁן; also (in plural) feminine לְשֹׁנָה; from לָשַׁן; the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of water); [phrase] babbler, bay, [phrase] evil speaker, language, talker, tongue, wedge.