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he led them like sheep through the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/78.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But he led his own people like a flock of sheep, guiding them safely through the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/78.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he led out his people like sheep and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/78.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/78.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But He made His own people go forth like sheep, And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/78.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But He led His own people out like sheep, And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But He led forth His own people like sheep And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But He led forth His own people like sheep, And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/78.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But He led forth His own people like sheep And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/78.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But God led His own people forward like sheep And guided them in the wilderness like [a good shepherd with] a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/78.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He led his people out like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/78.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He led His people out like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/78.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But he led forth his own people like sheep, And guided them in the wilderness like a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/78.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then God led his people out of Egypt and guided them in the desert like a flock of sheep. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/78.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But he led forth his own people like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/78.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But he led his own people out like sheep and guided them like a flock through the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/78.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then he led his people out like a shepherd and guided them through the desert. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/78.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Yet he led out his people like sheep, guiding them like a flock in the desert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/78.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/78.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Yet he brought out his people like sheep; he led them through the wilderness like a flock. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/78.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But he led forth his own people like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/78.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/78.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But he led out his own people like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/78.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And causes His people to journey as a flock, "" And guides them as a drove in a wilderness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/78.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And causeth His people to journey as a flock, And guideth them as a drove in a wilderness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/78.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will remove his people as sheep, and he will lead them as a flock in the desert.<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 took away his own people as sheep: and guided them in the wilderness like a flock. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/78.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 77:52>And he took away his own people like sheep, and he led them through the wilderness like a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/78.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then God led forth his people like sheep, guided them like a flock through the wilderness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/78.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he led out his people like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/78.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But he led forth his own people like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/78.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He bore his people like sheep and led them like a flock in the wilderness.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/78.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But He made His own people to go forth like sheep, And guided them in the wilderness like a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/78.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he removed his people like sheep; he led them as a flock in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/78-52.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=9811" 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">51</span>He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham. <span class="reftext">52</span><span class="highl"><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.">He led out His people</a> <a href="/hebrew/5265.htm" title="5265: way·yas·sa‘ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pull out or up, set out, journey. A primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. Start on a journey."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: kaṣ·ṣōn (Prep-k, Art:: N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">like sheep</a> <a href="/hebrew/5090.htm" title="5090: way·na·hă·ḡêm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to drive forth, i.e. Lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed; also, to sigh.">and guided them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5739.htm" title="5739: ka·‘ê·ḏer (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- A flock, herd. From adar; an arrangement, i.e. Muster.">like a flock</a> <a href="/hebrew/4057.htm" title="4057: bam·miḏ·bār (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A pasture, a desert, speech. From dabar in the sense of driving; a pasture; by implication, a desert; also speech.">in the wilderness.</a> </span><span class="reftext">53</span>He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies.…<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/15-13.htm">Exodus 15:13</a></span><br />With loving devotion You will lead the people You have redeemed; with Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-11.htm">Isaiah 63:11-14</a></span><br />Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them, / who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/77-20.htm">Psalm 77:20</a></span><br />You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1-4</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Micah 7:14</a></span><br />Shepherd with Your staff Your people, the flock of Your inheritance. They live alone in a woodland, surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a></span><br />He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-11.htm">Ezekiel 34:11-16</a></span><br />For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. / As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. / I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-16</a></span><br />I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27-28</a></span><br />My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Revelation 7:17</a></span><br />For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-4.htm">Revelation 14:4</a></span><br />These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Matthew 9:36</a></span><br />When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34</a></span><br />When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20-21</a></span><br />Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-25.htm">1 Peter 2:25</a></span><br />For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-20.htm">Psalm 77:20</a></b></br> Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-37.htm">Psalm 105:37</a></b></br> He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and <i>there was</i> not one feeble <i>person</i> among their tribes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/9-12.htm">Nehemiah 9:12</a></b></br> Moreover thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar; and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way wherein they should go.</p><p class="hdg">like a</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/95-7.htm">Psalm 95:7</a></b></br> For he <i>is</i> our God; and we <i>are</i> the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/100-3.htm">Psalm 100:3</a></b></br> Know ye that the LORD he <i>is</i> God: <i>it is</i> he <i>that</i> hath made us, and not we ourselves; <i>we are</i> his people, and the sheep of his pasture.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a></b></br> He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry <i>them</i> in his bosom, <i>and</i> shall gently lead those that are with young.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/78-28.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-40.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/psalms/44-2.htm">Drove</a> <a href="/psalms/77-20.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/psalms/78-49.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-26.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Guideth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-14.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/psalms/78-26.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/psalms/78-26.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/74-1.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/psalms/78-40.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/psalms/78-40.htm">Wilderness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/78-55.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/psalms/94-2.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/psalms/78-55.htm">Drove</a> <a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/psalms/79-13.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-53.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Guideth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-72.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-19.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/psalms/78-53.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/psalms/79-7.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/psalms/95-8.htm">Wilderness</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 led out His people like sheep</b><br>This phrase draws on the imagery of God as a shepherd, a common biblical metaphor that emphasizes His guidance, care, and protection. The shepherd-sheep relationship is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a> and <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>, where Jesus is described as the Good Shepherd. Historically, shepherding was a familiar occupation in ancient Israel, making this metaphor relatable to the original audience. The Exodus narrative, where God leads the Israelites out of Egypt, is a direct context for this imagery, highlighting God's deliverance and leadership.<p><b>and guided them like a flock</b><br>The guidance of a flock suggests a continuous, attentive care. In the wilderness, the Israelites were dependent on God's direction, as seen in the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a>). This guidance is not just physical but also spiritual, as God provided the Law and instructions for living. The concept of God guiding His people is echoed in <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a>, where He is depicted as a shepherd gathering lambs in His arms. This reflects God's intimate involvement in the lives of His people, ensuring their safety and well-being.<p><b>in the wilderness</b><br>The wilderness represents both a physical and spiritual testing ground. Geographically, the wilderness of Sinai is a harsh, arid region, underscoring the miraculous nature of God's provision. Biblically, the wilderness is a place of trial and transformation, where the Israelites learned dependence on God. It is also a setting for divine revelation, as seen in the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. The wilderness journey is a type of the Christian life, symbolizing the believer's journey through a world of trials towards the promised rest, as discussed in <a href="/hebrews/3.htm">Hebrews 3-4</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (He)</a></b><br>The divine shepherd who leads and guides His people, demonstrating His protective and providential care.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/his_people.htm">His People (Israelites)</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, whom He delivered from slavery in Egypt and led through the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sheep/flock.htm">Sheep/Flock</a></b><br>Metaphors for the Israelites, emphasizing their dependence on God for guidance and protection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness.htm">Wilderness</a></b><br>The desert area where the Israelites wandered for 40 years, a place of testing and reliance on God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance.htm">Divine Guidance</a></b><br>Just as God led the Israelites, He continues to guide His people today. We must seek His direction in our lives through prayer and Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Like sheep, we are dependent on God for our needs and protection. Trusting in His provision is essential for our spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The wilderness journey was a testament to God's faithfulness. Reflect on how God has been faithful in your life, even in challenging times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_leadership.htm">Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to follow the example of the Good Shepherd, leading others with care and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a></b><br>The imagery of a flock emphasizes the importance of community. Engage actively in your church and support one another in 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/what_was_quail's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What role did quail play in the biblical narrative?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_foods_are_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What foods are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_jesus_say_about_hell.htm">How does biblical stewardship relate to flock management?</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 52.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But made his own people to go forth like sheep</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/77-20.htm">Psalm 77:20</a>; <a href="/psalms/95-7.htm">Psalm 95:7</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And guided them in the wilderness like a flock.</span> The guidance began from Succoth, and was effected by means of the pillar of the cloud and the pillar of fire (see <a href="/exodus/13-20.htm">Exodus 13:20-22</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/78-52.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 led out 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">like sheep</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּצֹּ֣אן</span> <span class="translit">(kaṣ·ṣōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and guided</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְנַהֲגֵ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·na·hă·ḡêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5090.htm">Strong's 5090: </a> </span><span class="str2">To drive forth, lead, carry away, to proceed, to sigh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them like a flock</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּ֝עֵ֗דֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·‘ê·ḏer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5739.htm">Strong's 5739: </a> </span><span class="str2">An arrangement, muster</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the wilderness.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(bam·miḏ·bār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4057.htm">Strong's 4057: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pasture, a desert, speech</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/78-52.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 78:52 But he led forth his own people (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/78-51.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 78:51"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:51" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/78-53.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 78:53"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:53" /></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>