Psalms 78:34

78:33 Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble.

When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God.

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When he killed them, then they inquired after him. They returned and sought God earnestly.

When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God.

When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God.

78:35 And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer.

What does Psalms 78:34 mean?

Psalms 78:34 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include הָרַג (hârag), דָּרַשׁ (dârash), שׁוּב (shûwb).

Hebrew interlinear

When

slewהָרַגhârag/haw-rag'/H2026to smite with deadly intent

them,

then

they

soughtדָּרַשׁdârash/daw-rash'/H1875properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship

him:

and

they

returnedשׁוּבshûwb/shoob/H7725to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to retreat; often adverbial, again

and

enquired

earlyשָׁחַרshâchar/shaw-khar'/H7836properly, to dawn, i.e. (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension, to search for (with painstaking)

after

God.אֵלʼêl/ale/H410strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)

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Afflictions Made Beneficial Hypocrisy Seekers Seeking God

Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Psalms 78:34.

Amos 4:10

I have sent among you the pestilence after the manner of Egypt: your young men have I slain with the sword, and have taken away your horses; and I have made the stink of your camps to come up unto your nostrils: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD. after: or, in the way and have: Heb. with the captivity of your horses

Hosea 11:9

I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city.

Frequently asked questions

What does Psalms 78:34 say?

Psalms 78:34 (King James Version) reads: "When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God."

Is Psalms 78:34 in the Old or New Testament?

Psalms 78:34 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.

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