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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/105.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then he struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their manhood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/105.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then he killed the oldest son in each Egyptian home, the pride and joy of each family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/105.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/105.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/105.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He also destroyed all the firstborn in their land, The first of all their strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/105.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also fatally struck all the firstborn in their land, The first fruits of all their vigor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He also struck down all the firstborn in their land, The first fruits of all their vigor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He also struck down all the first-born in their land, The first fruits of all their vigor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/105.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He also struck down all the firstborn in their land, The first of all their vigor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/105.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He also struck down all the firstborn in their land, The first fruits <i>and</i> chief substance of all their strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/105.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He struck all the firstborn in their land, all their first progeny.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/105.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He struck all the firstborn in their land, all their first progeny. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/105.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He smote also all the first-born in their land, The chief of all their strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/105.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then God took the life of every first-born son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/105.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/105.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He killed all the firstborn sons, the first ones born in the land when their fathers were young.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/105.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He killed the first-born sons of all the families of Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/105.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He struck down every firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their progeny.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/105.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/105.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of their reproductive power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/105.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their manhood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/105.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He smote also all the first-born in their land, the chief of all their strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/105.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their manhood. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/105.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He strikes every firstborn in their land, "" The first-fruit of all their strength,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/105.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And He smiteth every first-born in their land, The first-fruit of all their strength,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/105.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will strike every first-born in their land, the first-fruits to all their strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/105.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he slew all the firstborn in their land: the firstfruits of all their labour. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/105.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 104:36>And he struck all the first-born in their land, the first-fruits of all their labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/105.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He struck down every firstborn in the land, the first fruits of all their vigor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/105.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the first issue of all their strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/105.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He smote also all the first-born of Egypt, the first-born of all their boys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/105.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He killed all the firstborn of Egypt, the first of all their offspring.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/105.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He smote also all the first-born in their land, The first-fruits of all their strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/105.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He smote also every first-born of their land, the first-fruits of all their labour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/105-36.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=13241" 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/105.htm">Tell of His Wonders</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>They devoured every plant in their land and consumed the produce of their soil. <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">Then He struck</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵō·wr (N-ms) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">the firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’ar·ṣām (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in their land,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7225.htm" title="7225: rê·šîṯ (N-fs) -- Beginning, chief. From the same as ro'sh; the first, in place, time, order or rank.">the firstfruits</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/202.htm" title="202: ’ō·w·nām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Vigor, wealth. Probably from the same as 'aven; ability, power, wealth.">their vigor.</a> </span><span class="reftext">37</span>He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled.…<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="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29</a></span><br />Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/11-4.htm">Exodus 11:4-5</a></span><br />So Moses declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘About midnight I will go throughout Egypt, / and every firstborn son in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of the servant girl behind the hand mill, as well as the firstborn of all the cattle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/33-4.htm">Numbers 33:4</a></span><br />who were burying all their firstborn, whom the LORD had struck down among them; for the LORD had executed judgment against their gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Psalm 78:51</a></span><br />He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8</a></span><br />He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, of both man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10</a></span><br />He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-28.htm">Hebrews 11:28</a></span><br />By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-6.htm">Revelation 11:6</a></span><br />These witnesses have power to shut the sky so that no rain will fall during the days of their prophecy, and power to turn the waters into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they wish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-22.htm">Exodus 4:22-23</a></span><br />Then tell Pharaoh that this is what the LORD says: ‘Israel is My firstborn son, / and I told you to let My son go so that he may worship Me. But since you have refused to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/9-6.htm">Exodus 9:6</a></span><br />And the next day the LORD did just that. All the livestock of the Egyptians died, but not one animal belonging to the Israelites died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-12.htm">Exodus 12:12</a></span><br />On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-30.htm">Exodus 12:30</a></span><br />During the night Pharaoh got up—he and all his officials and all the Egyptians—and there was loud wailing in Egypt; for there was no house without someone dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-36.htm">Acts 7:36</a></span><br />He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Romans 9:17</a></span><br />For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm">1 Corinthians 10:10</a></span><br />And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.</p><p class="hdg">he smote</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Psalm 78:51</a></b></br> And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of <i>their</i> strength in the tabernacles of Ham:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8</a></b></br> Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10</a></b></br> To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever:</p><p class="hdg">chief</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3</a></b></br> Reuben, thou <i>art</i> my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/88-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/58-8.htm">Child</a> <a href="/psalms/105-29.htm">Death</a> <a href="/job/32-2.htm">Family</a> <a href="/psalms/89-27.htm">First</a> <a href="/psalms/89-27.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/psalms/89-27.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">First-Fruit</a> <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Firstfruits</a> <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/psalms/78-46.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Issue</a> <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Manhood</a> <a href="/psalms/105-33.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/psalms/105-33.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/psalms/105-4.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/105-33.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/job/33-25.htm">Vigor</a> <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Vigour</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/108-13.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/131-2.htm">Child</a> <a href="/psalms/107-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Family</a> <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">First</a> <a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-3.htm">First-Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Firstfruits</a> <a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/psalms/107-37.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/psalms/105-41.htm">Issue</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-9.htm">Manhood</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-13.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/psalms/110-5.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/psalms/108-8.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-9.htm">Vigor</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-9.htm">Vigour</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 105</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-7.htm">The story of God's providence over Abraham</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Over Joseph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-23.htm">Over Jacob in Egypt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-26.htm">Over Moses delivering the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-37.htm">Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan.</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'; 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This plague was a direct judgment against Pharaoh and the Egyptian gods, demonstrating God's supreme power. The firstborn held a place of prominence in ancient cultures, often seen as the primary heir and the one who carried on the family lineage. The striking of the firstborn was a devastating blow to Egyptian society and a fulfillment of God's promise to deliver His people from bondage. This act also prefigures the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, the "firstborn over all creation" (<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a>), who would ultimately deliver humanity from the bondage of sin.<p><b>the firstfruits of all their vigor</b><br>The term "firstfruits" is significant in biblical theology, often representing the best and the first portion of a harvest offered to God (<a href="/exodus/23-19.htm">Exodus 23:19</a>). In this context, it underscores the magnitude of the loss experienced by Egypt, as the firstborn were considered the strength and future of the nation. The use of "vigor" highlights the vitality and potential that was cut off through this divine judgment. This concept of firstfruits is later fulfilled in Christ, who is described as the "firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep" (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a>), indicating His resurrection as the first of many who will be raised to eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The sovereign Lord who executes judgment and delivers His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where the Israelites were enslaved and where God demonstrated His power through plagues.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/firstborn_of_egypt.htm">Firstborn of Egypt</a></b><br>The firstborn sons of the Egyptians, representing the culmination of God's plagues against Egypt.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>God's chosen people, who were enslaved in Egypt and later delivered by God's mighty acts.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/plagues_of_egypt.htm">Plagues of Egypt</a></b><br>A series of divine judgments, including the death of the firstborn, that God sent upon Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Justice</a></b><br>God's actions in Egypt demonstrate His ultimate authority and justice. He is sovereign over all nations and peoples, executing His will for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_the_firstborn.htm">The Significance of the Firstborn</a></b><br>The firstborn in ancient cultures represented strength and future hope. God's judgment on Egypt's firstborn underscores the seriousness of sin and rebellion against Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/deliverance_and_redemption.htm">Deliverance and Redemption</a></b><br>The striking of the firstborn was a pivotal moment leading to Israel's deliverance. It foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Christ, the firstborn over all creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>The Israelites' obedience in marking their doorposts with lamb's blood during Passover was an act of faith. Believers today are called to trust and obey God's instructions for salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>This event is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. He delivered Israel as He had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_105.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 105</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_egypt's_plagues.htm">Psalm 105:27-36 recounts miraculous plagues in Egypt. Where is the archaeological or historical evidence pointing to events of this magnitude?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_16_7-36_echo_ps_105,_96.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 reuse lines from Psalm 105 and Psalm 96 if David was the original composer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_skeptics_view_psalm_36_9.htm">Psalm 36:9 states, 'in Your light we see light'--how do skeptics address this assertion in light of modern physics and our understanding of light's properties?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_fanny_crosby_and_her_hymns.htm">What is the Bible's stance on burning Bibles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/105.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) See <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm" title="And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham:">Psalm 78:51</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/105.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 36.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He smote also all the firstborn in their land</span> (see <a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29</a>). <span class="cmt_word">The chief of all their strength</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Psalm 78:51</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/105-36.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">Then He struck</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the firstborn</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכ֣וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in their land,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַרְצָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ar·ṣām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the firstfruits</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵ֝אשִׁ֗ית</span> <span class="translit">(rê·šîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7225.htm">Strong's 7225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The first, in place, time, order, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their vigor.</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹנָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_202.htm">Strong's 202: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ability, power, wealth</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 105:36 He struck also all the firstborn (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/105-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 105:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 105:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/105-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 105:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 105:37" /></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>