Psalm 78:44-55 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:46

He gave also their increase unto the caterpillar, and their labour unto the locust. Khasil ( חָסִיל ), here translated "caterpillar," is probably either a particular kind of locust, or the locust in one of its stages. (On the plague of locusts in Egypt, see Exodus 10:14 , Exodus 10:15 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:47

He destroyed their vines with hail (see Exodus 9:23-25 ). Here, again, there is an inversion of the order in which the plagues came, since the plague of hail preceded that of the locusts. There is also an addition to the narrative of Exodus in the mention of "vines" (see also Psalms 105:33 ), which may indicate a use of tradition. That vines were cultivated in Egypt is now generally acknowledged. And their sycamore trees with frost; or, with sleet— a variant of the "hail" in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:48

He gave up their cattle also to the hall (comp. Exodus 9:19-21 , Exodus 9:25 ). And their flocks to hot thunderbolts (see Exodus 9:24 , Exodus 9:28 , Exodus 9:29 , Exodus 9:34 ). The "fire which ran along the ground" ( Exodus 9:23 ) must have been caused by electrified clouds of high tension; the highly charged drops of rain meeting the inductively charged earth, and sparking across when within striking distance. This is believed to accompany every thunderstorm, though... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:49

He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble. "The accumulation of terms signifying Divine wrath is designed to set forth the dreadful nature of this last judgment" (Hengstenberg)—the death of the firstborn. By sending evil angels among them. Most modern critics regard this clause as in apposition with the preceding one, and consider the "wrath, indignation, and trouble" to be themselves the "evil angels" spoken of. Some, however, as Hengstenberg and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:50

He made a way to his anger; literally, he levelled a way for his anger; i.e. made a smooth path for it (Cheyne). He spared not their soul from death ; rather, held not back their soul. But gave their life over to the pestilence. This is, undoubtedly, the true meaning, and not "he gave their beasts over to the murrain." Though no "pestilence" is expressly mentioned in Exodus 12:1-51 . as having caused the death of the firstborn, yet pestilence may assuredly have been the means... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:51

And smote all the firstborn in Egypt (see Exodus 12:29 ). The chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham; or, "the beginning (literally, firstfruits ) of their strength" (comp. Genesis 49:3 ). "The tabernacles of Ham" is a periphrasis for "Egypt"—the Egyptians, according to the author of Genesis ( Genesis 10:6 ), being descendants of Ham (comp. Psalms 105:23 , Psalms 105:27 ; Psalms 6:1-10 :22). There are no sufficient grounds for connecting the name of Ham either... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:52

But made his own people to go forth like sheep (comp. Psalms 77:20 ; Psalms 95:7 ). And guided them in the wilderness like a flock. The guidance began from Succoth, and was effected by means of the pillar of the cloud and the pillar of fire (see Exodus 13:20-22 ). read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:53

And he led them on safely, so that they feared not (comp. Exodus 14:13-22 ). At Pi-hahiroth they "were sore afraid" ( Exodus 14:10 ), but after Moses had exhorted them ( Psalms 78:13 ), they showed no more signs of fear. But the sea overwhelmed their enemies ( Exodus 14:26-31 ; Exodus 15:1 , Exodus 15:4 , Exodus 15:10 ). read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:54

And he brought them to the Border of his sanctuary. The "sanctuary" is here probably the Holy Land, as in Exodus 15:17 ; or we may translate גבוּל קדשׁוֹ "his holy territory." Even to this mountain. Mount Zion, on which the writer regards himself as standing while his words are chanted in the temple service. Which his right hand had purchased; or, had gotten, "had won." God's right hand won the whole land for his people. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:55

He cast out the heathen also before them (comp. Exodus 34:24 ; Deuteronomy 7:1 ; 1 Kings 21:26 : Psalms 44:2 , etc.). "They get not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but God's right hand, and his arm, and the light of his countenance" ( Psalms 44:3 ). And divided them an inheritance by line. The measuring line, which was employed in parcelling out territory, is intended (comp. Jeremiah 31:39 ; Amos 7:17 ). Joshua's division of the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:46

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:47

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:48

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:49

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:50

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:51

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:52

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:53

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:54

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 78:55

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