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he was furious with his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/78.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He gave his people over to be butchered by the sword, because he was so angry with his own people—his special possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/78.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He gave his people over to the sword and vented his wrath on his heritage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He surrendered His people to the sword because He was enraged by His heritage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/78.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/78.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He also gave His people over to the sword, And was furious with His inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/78.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also turned His people over to the sword, And was filled with wrath at His inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He also delivered His people to the sword, And was filled with wrath at His inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He also delivered His people to the sword, And was filled with wrath at His inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/78.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He also gave over His people to the sword, And was filled with wrath at His inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/78.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He also handed His people over to the sword, And was infuriated with His inheritance (Israel).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/78.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He surrendered his people to the sword because he was enraged with his heritage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/78.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He surrendered His people to the sword because He was enraged with His heritage. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/78.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He gave his people over also unto the sword, And was wroth with his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/78.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God took out his anger on his chosen ones and let them be killed by enemy swords. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/78.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/78.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He let swords kill his people. He was furious with those who belonged to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/78.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He was angry with his own people and let them be killed by their enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/78.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He delivered his people over to the sword and was angry with his possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/78.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He surrendered His people to the sword because He was enraged by His heritage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/78.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He delivered his people over to the sword, and was angry with his chosen nation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/78.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He also gave his people over to the sword, and was angry with his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/78.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He gave over his people also to the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/78.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He also gave his people over to the sword, and was angry with his inheritance. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/78.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And delivers His people up to the sword, "" And showed Himself angry with His inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/78.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And delivereth up to the sword His people, And with His inheritance shewed Himself angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/78.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will deliver his people to the sword, and he overflowed upon his inheritance.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/78.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he shut up his people under the sword: and he despised his inheritance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/78.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 77:62>And he enclosed his people with the sword, and he spurned his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/78.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />God delivered his people to the sword; he was enraged against his heritage. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/78.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He gave his people to the sword, and vented his wrath on his heritage.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/78.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He delivered his people to the sword, and disregarded his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/78.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He gave over his people to the sword and turned away from his inheritance.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/78.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He gave His people over also unto the sword; And was wroth with His inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/78.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he gave his people to the sword; and disdained his inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/78-62.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=9877" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">I Will Open My Mouth in Parables</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">61</span>He delivered His strength to captivity, and His splendor to the hand of the adversary. <span class="reftext">62</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5462.htm" title="5462: way·yas·gêr (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To shut, close. A primitive root; to shut up; figuratively, to surrender.">He surrendered</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">His people</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: la·ḥe·reḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">to the sword</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: hiṯ·‘ab·bār (V-Hitpael-Perf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">because He was enraged</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: ū·ḇə·na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">by His heritage.</a> </span><span class="reftext">63</span>Fire consumed His young men, and their maidens were left without wedding songs.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/2-14.htm">Judges 2:14</a></span><br />Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of those who plundered them. He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-10.htm">1 Samuel 4:10-11</a></span><br />So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. / The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-7.htm">Jeremiah 12:7</a></span><br />I have forsaken My house; I have abandoned My inheritance. I have given the beloved of My soul into the hands of her enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/2-7.htm">Lamentations 2:7</a></span><br />The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-24.htm">Isaiah 42:24-25</a></span><br />Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. / So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-20.htm">2 Kings 17:20</a></span><br />So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-17.htm">2 Chronicles 36:17</a></span><br />So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-30.htm">Deuteronomy 32:30</a></span><br />How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/9-12.htm">Hosea 9:12-17</a></span><br />Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them! / I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre, planted in a meadow. But Ephraim will bring out his children for slaughter. / Give them, O LORD—what will You give? Give them wombs that miscarry and breasts that dry up! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/39-23.htm">Ezekiel 39:23-24</a></span><br />And the nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile for their iniquity, because they were unfaithful to Me. So I hid My face from them and delivered them into the hands of their enemies, so that they all fell by the sword. / I dealt with them according to their uncleanness and transgressions, and I hid My face from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a></span><br />The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-11.htm">Hebrews 3:11</a></span><br />So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-5.htm">1 Corinthians 10:5</a></span><br />Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-16.htm">Revelation 6:16-17</a></span><br />And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. / For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37-38</a></span><br />O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He gave his people over also to the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.</p><p class="hdg">gave</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/4-2.htm">1 Samuel 4:2,10,11</a></b></br> And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men… </p><p class="hdg">wrought</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Psalm 89:38</a></b></br> But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/64-9.htm">Isaiah 64:9</a></b></br> Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, see, we beseech thee, we <i>are</i> all thy people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/78-59.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/psalms/78-61.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/psalms/78-48.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-59.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/psalms/78-55.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/78-55.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/78-11.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/psalms/76-3.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/psalms/78-59.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/psalms/78-59.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/79-5.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/psalms/81-6.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/psalms/89-48.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/psalms/80-9.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/psalms/79-1.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/78-71.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/98-2.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/psalms/78-64.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/psalms/79-5.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 78</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-1.htm">An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-9.htm">The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient</a></span><br><span class="reftext">67. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-67.htm">The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/78.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/78.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He surrendered His people to the sword</b><br>This phrase indicates a divine judgment where God allows His people to face military defeat. Historically, this can be linked to various instances in Israel's history where they faced conquest due to disobedience, such as the Babylonian exile. The "sword" symbolizes warfare and destruction, often used in the Old Testament to denote God's judgment (e.g., <a href="/jeremiah/25-31.htm">Jeremiah 25:31</a>). This reflects the covenantal relationship where blessings and protection were contingent upon Israel's faithfulness (<a href="/deuteronomy/28-15.htm">Deuteronomy 28:15-68</a>).<p><b>because He was enraged by His heritage</b><br>"His heritage" refers to the people of Israel, whom God chose as His own possession (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a>). The term "enraged" suggests a deep divine displeasure due to Israel's repeated idolatry and rebellion. This anger is not arbitrary but is a response to the breaking of the covenant. The prophets frequently warned of God's wrath as a consequence of sin (<a href="/isaiah/5-25.htm">Isaiah 5:25</a>). This phrase underscores the seriousness of Israel's apostasy and serves as a warning to remain faithful. It also foreshadows the ultimate need for a savior, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who restores the broken relationship between God and His people (<a href="/romans/5-9.htm">Romans 5:9-10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the one who delivers judgment upon His people due to His righteous anger.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/his_people.htm">His People</a></b><br>Refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who are the recipients of His judgment due to their disobedience and rebellion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sword.htm">The Sword</a></b><br>Symbolizes warfare and destruction, representing the consequences of the Israelites' actions and God's judgment upon them.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/heritage.htm">Heritage</a></b><br>This term refers to the Israelites as God's chosen people, highlighting the special relationship and covenant they have with Him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/divine_judgment.htm">Divine Judgment</a></b><br>The event of God allowing His people to face the consequences of their actions, demonstrating His justice and holiness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_anger.htm">God's Righteous Anger</a></b><br>God's anger is not arbitrary but is a response to sin and rebellion. Understanding His holiness helps us grasp the seriousness of sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Disobedience to God leads to consequences. This serves as a warning to remain faithful and obedient to His commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_covenant_relationship.htm">The Importance of Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>The Israelites' identity as God's heritage underscores the importance of maintaining a faithful relationship with God. We are called to honor our covenant with Him through Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>While God allows consequences, His ultimate desire is for repentance and restoration. We should seek His forgiveness and strive to return to Him when we stray.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_history.htm">Learning from History</a></b><br>Reflecting on the history of Israel encourages us to learn from their mistakes and remain steadfast in our faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_78.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 78</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_78_align_with_archaeology.htm">How do the events recounted in Psalm 78 compare with archaeological findings regarding the Israelites' wilderness journey?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_divine_punishment_in_psalm_78_at_odds_with_a_loving_god.htm">Does the repeated theme of divine punishment in Psalm 78 conflict with the concept of a loving God found in other biblical passages?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_62_1-2_address_suffering.htm">In Psalm 62:1-2, how can the promise of complete safety in God be reconciled with the reality of suffering and death among believers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_149_6-9__swords_vs._god's_love.htm">Psalm 149:6-9 - How does the command to wield swords and execute vengeance align with a loving God or an ethic of nonviolence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/78.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 62.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He gave his people over also unto the sword.</span> Thirty thousand Israelites were slain in the battle in which the ark was captured (see <a href="/1_samuel/4-10.htm">1 Samuel 4:10</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And was wroth with his inheritance</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">Psalm 28:9</a>; <a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12</a>; <a href="/psalms/106-5.htm">Psalm 106:5, 40</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/78-62.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He surrendered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּסְגֵּ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yas·gêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5462.htm">Strong's 5462: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shut up, to surrender</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His people</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the sword</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחֶ֣רֶב</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḥe·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because He was enraged</span><br /><span class="heb">הִתְעַבָּֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(hiṯ·‘ab·bār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by His heritage.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝בְנַחֲלָת֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/78-62.htm">Psalm 78:62 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/78-62.htm">Psalm 78:62 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/78-62.htm">Psalm 78:62 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/78-62.htm">Psalm 78:62 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/78-62.htm">Psalm 78:62 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/78-62.htm">Psalm 78:62 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/78-62.htm">Psalm 78:62 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/78-62.htm">Psalm 78:62 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/78-62.htm">Psalm 78:62 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/78-62.htm">Psalm 78:62 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/78-62.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 78:62 He also gave his people over (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/78-61.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 78:61"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:61" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/78-63.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 78:63"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:63" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>