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href="/bsb/psalms/74.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/74.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They smashed all the carved paneling with their axes and hatchets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/74.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />With axes and picks, they smashed the carved paneling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/74.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And all its carved wood they broke down with hatchets and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/74.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and smashing all the carvings with hatchets and picks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/74.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/74.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And now they break down its carved work, all at once, With axes and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/74.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And now they break down all its carved work With axe and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/74.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And now all its carved work They smash with hatchet and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/74.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And now all its carved work They smash with hatchet and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/74.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And now its carved work altogether They smash with hatchet and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/74.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And now all the carved work [of the meeting place] They smash with hatchets and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/74.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />then smashing all the carvings with hatchets and picks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/74.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />then smashing all the carvings with hatchets and picks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/74.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And now all the carved work thereof They break down with hatchet and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/74.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They used axes and hatchets to smash the carvings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/74.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And now all the carved work thereof together they break down with hatchet and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/74.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They smashed all its carved paneling with axes and hatchets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/74.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They smashed all the wooden panels with their axes and sledge hammers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/74.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />now they're tearing down all its carved work with hatchets and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/74.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and smashing all the carvings with hatchets and picks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/74.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And now they are tearing down all its engravings with axes and crowbars. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/74.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now they break all its carved work down with hatchet and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/74.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But now they break down the carved work of it at once with axes and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/74.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now they break all its carved work down with hatchet and hammers. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/74.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And now they break down its engravings, "" Together, with axe and hatchet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/74.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And now, its carvings together With axe and hatchet they break down,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/74.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now with axes and hammers they will beat her engravings.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/74.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />they have cut down at once the gates thereof, with axe and hatchet they have brought it down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/74.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 73:6>they have cut down the entrances themselves. With axe and hatchet, they have brought it down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/74.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They smashed all its engraved work, struck it with ax and pick. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/74.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And then, with hatchets and hammers, they smashed all its carved work.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/74.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They have destroyed everything with axes and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/74.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They hewed down the doors together with axes, like a forest of trees with axes and with hammers.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/74.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And now all the carved work thereof together They strike down with hatchet and hammers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/74.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />they cut down its doors at once with axes as in a wood of trees; they have broken it down with hatchet and stone cutter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/74-6.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=9021" 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/74.htm">Why Have You Rejected Us Forever?</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>like men wielding axes in a thicket of trees <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·ʿēṯ (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/1986.htm" title="1986: ya·hă·lō·mūn (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: Pn) -- To smite, hammer, strike down. A primitive root; to strike down; by implication, to hammer, stamp, conquer, disband.">smashing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yā·ḥaḏ (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6603.htm" title="6603: pit·tū·ḥe·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- An engraving. Or pittuach">the carvings</a> <a href="/hebrew/3781.htm" title="3781: bə·ḵaš·šîl (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- An axe. From kashal; properly, a feller, i.e. An axe.">with hatchets</a> <a href="/hebrew/3597.htm" title="3597: wə·ḵê·lap·pōṯ (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- An axe. From an unused root meaning to clap or strike with noise; a club or sledge-hammer.">and picks.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>They have burned Your sanctuary to the ground; they have defiled the dwelling place of Your Name.…<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="/jeremiah/52-13.htm">Jeremiah 52:13</a></span><br />He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-9.htm">2 Kings 25:9</a></span><br />He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building.<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="/2_chronicles/36-19.htm">2 Chronicles 36:19</a></span><br />Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-11.htm">Isaiah 64:11</a></span><br />Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/7-20.htm">Ezekiel 7:20-22</a></span><br />His beautiful ornaments they transformed into pride and used them to fashion their vile images and detestable idols. Therefore I will make these into something unclean for them. / And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them. / I will turn My face away from them, and they will defile My treasured place. Violent men will enter it, and they will defile it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">1 Kings 9:7-8</a></span><br />then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-12.htm">Micah 3:12</a></span><br />Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">Nehemiah 2:3</a></span><br />and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-14.htm">Jeremiah 7:14</a></span><br />therefore what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears My Name, the house in which you trust, the place that I gave to you and your fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-2.htm">Matthew 24:2</a></span><br />“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2</a></span><br />“Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-6.htm">Luke 21:6</a></span><br />“As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Acts 6:14</a></span><br />For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/6-18.htm">1 Kings 6:18,29,32,35</a></b></br> And the cedar of the house within <i>was</i> carved with knops and open flowers: all <i>was</i> cedar; there was no stone seen… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/psalms/74-5.htm">Axe</a> <a href="/psalms/74-5.htm">Axes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-21.htm">Blades</a> <a href="/psalms/72-4.htm">Break</a> <a href="/psalms/44-19.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/psalms/69-20.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-7.htm">Carved</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Carvings</a> <a href="/psalms/24-9.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-4.htm">Hammers</a> <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/psalms/71-21.htm">Once</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-15.htm">Paneling</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-3.htm">Smash</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-17.htm">Smashed</a> <a href="/psalms/68-21.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/psalms/72-16.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/74-5.htm">Wood</a> <a href="/psalms/66-5.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/74-8.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-10.htm">Axe</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-22.htm">Axes</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-21.htm">Blades</a> <a href="/psalms/74-13.htm">Break</a> <a href="/psalms/74-13.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/psalms/74-13.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/psalms/144-12.htm">Carved</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-18.htm">Carvings</a> <a href="/psalms/78-23.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-12.htm">Hammers</a> <a href="/psalms/105-18.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Once</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-14.htm">Paneling</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-14.htm">Smash</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-14.htm">Smashed</a> <a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/psalms/75-3.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/psalms/74-8.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/80-13.htm">Wood</a> <a href="/psalms/77-12.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 74</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/74-1.htm">The prophet complains of the desolation of the sanctuary</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/74-10.htm">He moves God to help in consideration of his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/74-18.htm">Of his reproachful enemies, or his children and of his covenant.</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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The carvings could include intricate woodwork or stone engravings that adorned the temple, representing the beauty and craftsmanship dedicated to God. Historically, the destruction of religious symbols was a common tactic by invading forces to demoralize the conquered people and assert dominance over their religious practices. This act of smashing carvings can be seen as a direct assault on the worship of Yahweh, similar to the desecration of the temple by Antiochus IV Epiphanes, which is detailed in the apocryphal books of the Maccabees. Theologically, this destruction can be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate desecration of the temple, which Jesus prophesied in <a href="/matthew/24-2.htm">Matthew 24:2</a>, where He speaks of the temple's destruction, symbolizing the end of the old covenant and the establishment of a new covenant through His sacrifice.<p><b>with hatchets and picks</b><br>The use of hatchets and picks indicates the deliberate and forceful nature of the destruction. These tools, typically used for construction or agriculture, are here repurposed for demolition, highlighting the intent to obliterate rather than simply damage. This imagery evokes the thoroughness of the destruction, leaving nothing of the original beauty intact. In a broader biblical context, this can be contrasted with the building of the temple under Solomon, where skilled artisans used tools to create a place of worship (<a href="/1_kings/6-7.htm">1 Kings 6:7</a>). The reversal from construction to destruction serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of Israel's disobedience and the resulting judgment. Additionally, this act of destruction can be seen as a type of the suffering of Christ, who, though innocent, was subjected to violence and destruction, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a>, where He was "pierced for our transgressions" and "crushed for our iniquities."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/74.htm">Psalm 74</a>, Asaph was a Levite and one of the leaders of David's choir. He is known for his role in temple worship and his contributions to the Psalms.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, the temple in Jerusalem was a symbol of God's presence among His people. The destruction of its carved work signifies a deep spiritual and national crisis.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_invasion.htm">Babylonian Invasion</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the historical context suggests the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, which was a devastating event for the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/carved_work.htm">Carved Work</a></b><br>These are the artistic and sacred decorations within the temple, representing the beauty and craftsmanship dedicated to God's glory.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/hatchets_and_hammers.htm">Hatchets and Hammers</a></b><br>Tools used by the invaders to destroy the temple's sacred art, symbolizing the desecration and disrespect towards God and His dwelling place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>The destruction of the temple serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. It calls believers to examine their own lives for areas of disobedience and to seek repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_sacred_spaces.htm">The Importance of Sacred Spaces</a></b><br>While the physical temple was destroyed, the concept of sacred spaces remains vital. Believers are encouraged to honor and maintain their places of worship, recognizing them as places where God's presence is uniquely experienced.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_amidst_destruction.htm">God's Sovereignty Amidst Destruction</a></b><br>Even in the face of devastation, God remains sovereign. This truth provides hope and assurance that He is in control, even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_spiritual_renewal.htm">The Call to Spiritual Renewal</a></b><br>The destruction of the temple can be seen as a call to spiritual renewal and revival. Believers are urged to rebuild their spiritual lives and communities, focusing on God's Word and His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_74.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 74</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_there_archaeological_proofs_of_psalm_74.htm">Psalm 74:6–7 describes enemies hacking at woodwork and burning the temple; are there archaeological findings that confirm such extensive destruction? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_include_myths_like_leviathan.htm">Why do biblical texts include myths like the Leviathan and Behemoth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_74_3_fit_with_586_bce.htm">In Psalm 74:3, how do we reconcile the psalm’s reference to the destruction of the sanctuary with uncertain dating that some scholars place centuries later than the temple’s fall in 586 BCE? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_leviathan.htm">If Job 3:8 references creatures like Leviathan, is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting such a being?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/74.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - But <span class="cmt_word">now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.</span> The "carved work" (<span class="accented">pittuchim</span>) of the temple consisted of the cherubim and palm trees and open flowers which formed the decoration of the temple walls (see <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">1 Kings 6:29</a>, where the same word, pittuchim, is used). This superficial carved work may have been broken down for the sake of the gold with which it was overlaid (<a href="/1_kings/6-22.htm">1 Kings 6:22, 32, 35</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/74-6.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">and smashing</span><br /><span class="heb">יַהֲלֹמֽוּן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ya·hă·lō·mūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1986.htm">Strong's 1986: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike down, to hammer, stamp, conquer, disband</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">יָּ֑חַד</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḥaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the carved work</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּתּוּחֶ֣יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(pit·tū·ḥe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6603.htm">Strong's 6603: </a> </span><span class="str2">An engraving</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with hatchets</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכַשִּׁ֥יל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵaš·šîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3781.htm">Strong's 3781: </a> </span><span class="str2">A feller, an axe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and picks.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝כֵֽילַפֹּ֗ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵê·lap·pōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3597.htm">Strong's 3597: </a> </span><span class="str2">A club, sledge-hammer</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/74-6.htm">Psalm 74:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/74-6.htm">Psalm 74:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/74-6.htm">Psalm 74:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/74-6.htm">Psalm 74:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/74-6.htm">Psalm 74:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/74-6.htm">Psalm 74:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/74-6.htm">Psalm 74:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/74-6.htm">Psalm 74:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/74-6.htm">Psalm 74:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/74-6.htm">Psalm 74:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/74-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 74:6 Now they break all its carved work (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/74-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 74:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 74:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/74-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 74:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 74:7" /></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>