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And by His power He brought in the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/78.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made the east wind blow in the sky And by His power He directed the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens And by His power He directed the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens; And by His power He directed the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/78.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He led forth the east wind in the heavens And by His strength He guided the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/78.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens And by His [unlimited] power He guided the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/78.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made the east wind blow in the skies and drove the south wind by his might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/78.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made the east wind blow in the skies and drove the south wind by His might. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/78.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens; And by his power he guided the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/78.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God's mighty power sent a strong wind from the southeast, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/78.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He caused the east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he guided the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/78.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He made the east wind blow in the heavens and guided the south wind with his might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/78.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He also caused the east wind to blow, and by his power he stirred up the south wind; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/78.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He stirred up the east wind in the heavens and drove the south wind by his might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/78.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He stirred the east wind from the heavens and drove the south wind by His might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/78.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He brought the east wind through the sky, and by his strength led forth the south wind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/78.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He caused the east wind to blow in the sky. By his power he guided the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/78.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/78.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He caused the east wind to blow in the sky. By his power he guided the south wind. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/78.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He causes an east wind to journey in the heavens, "" And leads a south wind by His strength,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/78.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He causeth an east wind to journey in the heavens, And leadeth by His strength a south wind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/78.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will cause the east wind to go forth in the heavens, and by his strength he will lead the south wind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/78.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He removed the south wind from heaven: and by his power brought in the southwest wind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/78.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 77:26>He transferred the south wind from heaven, and, in his virtue, he brought in the Southwest wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/78.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He stirred up the east wind in the skies; by his might God brought on the south wind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/78.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens, and by his power he led out the south wind;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/78.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He caused winds to blow in the skies; and by his power he brought in the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/78.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He made the wind blow in the sky and he led the southern sky by his strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/78.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He caused the east wind to set forth in heaven; And by His power He brought on the south wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/78.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He removed the south wind from heaven; and by his might he brought in the south-west wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/78-26.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=9641" 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">25</span>Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5265.htm" title="5265: yas·sa‘ (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-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.">He stirred</a> <a href="/hebrew/6921.htm" title="6921: qā·ḏîm (N-ms) -- East, east wind. Or qadim; from qadam; the fore or front part; hence the East.">the east wind</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: baš·šā·mā·yim (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">from the heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/5090.htm" title="5090: way·na·hêḡ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to drive forth, i.e. Lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed; also, to sigh.">and drove</a> <a href="/hebrew/8486.htm" title="8486: ṯê·mān (N-fs) -- South, south wind. Or teman; denominative from yamiyn; the south.">the south wind</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: bə·‘uz·zōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">by His might.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>He rained meat on them like dust, and winged birds like the sand of the sea.…<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/16-13.htm">Exodus 16:13</a></span><br />That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-31.htm">Numbers 11:31-32</a></span><br />Now a wind sent by the LORD came up, drove in quail from the sea, and brought them near the camp, about two cubits above the surface of the ground, for a day’s journey in every direction around the camp. / All that day and night, and all the next day, the people stayed up gathering the quail. No one gathered less than ten homers, and they spread them out all around the camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-31.htm">John 6:31-33</a></span><br />Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-20.htm">Nehemiah 9:20-21</a></span><br />You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. / For forty years You sustained them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-3.htm">1 Corinthians 10:3-4</a></span><br />They all ate the same spiritual food / and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-40.htm">Psalm 105:40</a></span><br />They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-9.htm">Numbers 11:9</a></span><br />When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-49.htm">John 6:49-51</a></span><br />Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. / This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. / I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a></span><br />He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a></span><br />But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-35.htm">Exodus 16:35</a></span><br />The Israelites ate manna forty years, until they came to a land where they could settle; they ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-6.htm">Numbers 11:6</a></span><br />But now our appetite is gone; there is nothing to see but this manna!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-58.htm">John 6:58</a></span><br />This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/29-5.htm">Deuteronomy 29:5</a></span><br />For forty years I led you in the wilderness, yet your clothes and sandals did not wear out.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.</p><p class="hdg">he caused</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/135-7.htm">Psalm 135:7</a></b></br> He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/11-31.htm">Numbers 11:31</a></b></br> And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let <i>them</i> fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits <i>high</i> upon the face of the earth.</p><p class="hdg">blow.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/68-2.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/psalms/78-24.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/psalms/78-16.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/psalms/64-3.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/psalms/68-2.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/psalms/75-6.htm">East</a> <a href="/psalms/78-16.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-14.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/psalms/78-24.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/78-24.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/job/31-32.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/psalms/78-14.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/78-22.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/78-6.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/78-24.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/psalms/75-6.htm">South</a> <a href="/psalms/78-4.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/68-2.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/81-3.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/psalms/78-27.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/psalms/78-28.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-5.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/psalms/78-55.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/psalms/103-12.htm">East</a> <a href="/psalms/78-49.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-52.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/psalms/78-69.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/78-69.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/78-52.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/psalms/78-52.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/78-42.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/82-8.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/79-2.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/psalms/89-12.htm">South</a> <a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/78-39.htm">Wind</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 stirred the east wind from the heavens</b><br>The east wind in biblical literature often symbolizes judgment or divine intervention. In the context of <a href="/psalms/78.htm">Psalm 78</a>, it refers to God's miraculous provision of quail for the Israelites in the wilderness, as described in <a href="/exodus/16.htm">Exodus 16</a> and <a href="/numbers/11.htm">Numbers 11</a>. The east wind is associated with God's power and control over nature, as seen in the parting of the Red Sea (<a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21</a>). The phrase "from the heavens" emphasizes the divine origin of this wind, indicating that it is not a natural occurrence but a direct act of God. This aligns with the biblical theme of God as the sovereign ruler over creation, who commands the elements to fulfill His purposes.<p><b>and drove the south wind by His might</b><br>The south wind, in this context, complements the east wind to bring about the quail, demonstrating God's ability to use natural forces to achieve His will. The south wind is typically warm and gentle, contrasting with the often harsh east wind, showing the balance and precision in God's actions. The phrase "by His might" underscores God's omnipotence, highlighting that it is by His strength and authority that these winds are directed. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's might, as seen in passages like <a href="/job/26-14.htm">Job 26:14</a> and <a href="/isaiah/40-26.htm">Isaiah 40:26</a>, where God's power is evident in His control over the universe. The provision of quail can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the true bread from heaven, as Jesus explains in <a href="/john/6-31.htm">John 6:31-35</a>, providing spiritual sustenance to His people.<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, demonstrating His sovereign power over nature.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/east_wind.htm">East Wind</a></b><br>Often associated with God's judgment or provision in the Bible, symbolizing His control over creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/south_wind.htm">South Wind</a></b><br>Represents another aspect of God's command over the natural world, used here to fulfill His purposes.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavens.htm">Heavens</a></b><br>The realm from which God commands the winds, indicating His supreme authority.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites_in_the_wilderness.htm">Israelites in the Wilderness</a></b><br>The broader context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">Psalm 78</a> recounts God's provision and guidance for the Israelites during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nature.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nature</a></b><br>God commands the winds, demonstrating His ultimate authority over the natural world. This should remind us of His power and control over all aspects of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/provision_in_the_wilderness.htm">Provision in the Wilderness</a></b><br>Just as God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, He is faithful to provide for our needs today. Trust in His provision, even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/response_to_complaints.htm">Response to Complaints</a></b><br>The Israelites' complaints led to God's provision of quail. This teaches us to bring our needs to God in prayer rather than grumbling, trusting in His timing and methods.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_wind.htm">Symbolism of the Wind</a></b><br>The wind symbolizes the unseen yet powerful work of God. We should be attentive to the ways God is moving in our lives, even when we cannot see the full picture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_power.htm">Faith in God's Power</a></b><br>Recognizing God's power over creation should bolster our faith, encouraging us to rely on Him in every situation, knowing He is capable of doing the impossible.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/78.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">East wind . . .</span> <span class= "bld">south wind.</span>--Probably the very winds that brought the flights of quails, and not merely poetical details. (See Smith's <span class= "ital">Biblical Dictionary, </span>art. "Quails.")<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/78.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.</span> Here, again, tradition seems to speak. The narrative in the Pentateuch has only, "There went forth <span class="accented">a wind</span> from the Lord" (Numbers 11:81). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/78-26.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 stirred</span><br /><span class="heb">יַסַּ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(yas·sa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5265.htm">Strong's 5265: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the east wind</span><br /><span class="heb">קָ֭דִים</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6921.htm">Strong's 6921: </a> </span><span class="str2">The fore, front part, the East</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the heavens</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשָּׁמָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šā·mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and drove</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְנַהֵ֖ג</span> <span class="translit">(way·na·hêḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<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">the south wind</span><br /><span class="heb">תֵימָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯê·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8486.htm">Strong's 8486: </a> </span><span class="str2">South, south wind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by His might.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֻזּ֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘uz·zōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, might</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/78-26.htm">Psalm 78:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/78-26.htm">Psalm 78:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/78-26.htm">Psalm 78:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/78-26.htm">Psalm 78:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/78-26.htm">Psalm 78:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/78-26.htm">Psalm 78:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/78-26.htm">Psalm 78:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/78-26.htm">Psalm 78:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/78-26.htm">Psalm 78:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/78-26.htm">Psalm 78:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/78-26.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 78:26 He caused the east wind to blow (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/78-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 78:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/78-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 78:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:27" /></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>