Psalm 78:11
New International Version
They forgot what he had done, the wonders he had shown them.

New Living Translation
They forgot what he had done— the great wonders he had shown them,

English Standard Version
They forgot his works and the wonders that he had shown them.

Berean Standard Bible
They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them.

King James Bible
And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.

New King James Version
And forgot His works And His wonders that He had shown them.

New American Standard Bible
They forgot His deeds And His miracles that He had shown them.

NASB 1995
They forgot His deeds And His miracles that He had shown them.

NASB 1977
And they forgot His deeds, And His miracles that He had shown them.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they forgot His acts And His wondrous deeds that He had shown them.

Amplified Bible
And they forgot His [incredible] works And His miraculous wonders that He had shown them.

Christian Standard Bible
They forgot what he had done, the wondrous works he had shown them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They forgot what He had done, the wonderful works He had shown them.

American Standard Version
And they forgat his doings, And his wondrous works that he had showed them.

Contemporary English Version
They forgot all he had done, even the mighty miracles

English Revised Version
And they forgat his doings, and his wondrous works that he had shewed them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They forgot what he had done- the miracles that he had shown them.

Good News Translation
They forgot what he had done, the miracles they had seen him perform.

International Standard Version
They have forgotten what he has done, his awesome deeds that they witnessed.

Majority Standard Bible
They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them.

NET Bible
They forgot what he had done, the amazing things he had shown them.

New Heart English Bible
They forgot his doings, his wondrous works that he had shown them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And forgot his works, and his wonders that he had shown them.

World English Bible
They forgot his doings, his wondrous deeds that he had shown them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they forget His doings, "" And His wonders that He showed them.

Young's Literal Translation
And they forget His doings, And His wonders that He shewed them.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will forget his works and his wonders which he caused them to see.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they forgot his benefits, and his wonders that he had shewn them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they have been forgetful of his benefits, and of his miracle, which he revealed to them.

New American Bible
They forgot his deeds, the wonders that he had shown them.

New Revised Standard Version
They forgot what he had done, and the miracles that he had shown them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And forgot his works and his wonders that he had shown them in the sight of their fathers.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they forgot his works and his wonders that he had shown them
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they forgot His doings, And His wondrous works that He had shown them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they forgot his benefits, and his miracles which he had shewed them;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
10They failed to keep God’s covenant and refused to live by His law. 11They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them. 12He worked wonders before their fathers in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.…

Cross References
Judges 8:34
The Israelites failed to remember the LORD their God who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side.

Deuteronomy 32:18
You ignored the Rock who brought you forth; you forgot the God who gave you birth.

Jeremiah 2:32
Does a maiden forget her jewelry or a bride her wedding sash? Yet My people have forgotten Me for days without number.

Isaiah 17:10
For you have forgotten the God of your salvation and failed to remember the Rock of your refuge. Therefore, though you cultivate delightful plots and set out cuttings from exotic vines—

Hosea 8:14
Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces; Judah has multiplied its fortified cities. But I will send fire upon their cities, and it will consume their citadels.

2 Kings 17:38-39
Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods, / but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.”

Nehemiah 9:17
They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them.

Psalm 106:13
Yet they soon forgot His works and failed to wait for His counsel.

Psalm 106:21
They forgot God their Savior, who did great things in Egypt,

Jeremiah 3:21
A voice is heard on the barren heights, the children of Israel weeping and begging for mercy, because they have perverted their ways and forgotten the LORD their God.

Isaiah 51:13
But you have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. You live in terror all day long because of the fury of the oppressor who is bent on destruction. But where is the fury of the oppressor?

Ezekiel 23:35
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you have forgotten Me and have cast Me behind your back, you must bear the consequences of your indecency and prostitution.’”

Romans 1:21
For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.

Hebrews 3:9-10
where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. / Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’

2 Peter 1:9
But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.


Treasury of Scripture

And forgot his works, and his wonders that he had showed them.

Psalm 78:7
That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:

Psalm 106:13,21,22
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: …

Deuteronomy 32:18
Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast forgotten God that formed thee.

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Psalm 78
1. An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God
9. The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient
67. The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David.














They forgot what He had done
This phrase highlights the recurring theme of forgetfulness among the Israelites regarding God's mighty acts. Throughout the Old Testament, the Israelites often forgot God's deliverance and provision, leading to disobedience and idolatry. This forgetfulness is a spiritual issue, reflecting a lack of faith and gratitude. In Deuteronomy 6:12, Moses warns the Israelites not to forget the Lord who brought them out of Egypt. This forgetfulness can be seen as a type of spiritual amnesia that affects believers today, reminding them of the importance of remembering God's past faithfulness to strengthen their faith.

the wonders He had shown them
The wonders refer to the miraculous acts God performed, particularly during the Exodus, such as the plagues in Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and the provision of manna and water in the desert. These acts were not only displays of God's power but also served as signs of His covenant faithfulness and love for His people. In the broader biblical narrative, these wonders prefigure the ultimate act of deliverance through Jesus Christ, whose miracles and resurrection are the greatest wonders shown to humanity. The wonders also serve as a call to worship and trust in God, as seen in Psalm 105:5, which urges believers to remember the wonders He has done.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Israelites
The primary audience of Psalm 78, representing God's chosen people who repeatedly experienced His miracles and deliverance but often forgot His works.

2. Egypt
The land from which God delivered the Israelites, showcasing His power through the plagues and the parting of the Red Sea.

3. Wilderness
The setting for many of God's miracles, including the provision of manna and water, and a place of testing for the Israelites' faithfulness.

4. Asaph
The author of Psalm 78, a Levite and one of David's chief musicians, who composed this psalm as a historical reflection and a warning.

5. God's Wonders
Refers to the miraculous acts performed by God, such as the plagues in Egypt, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the provision in the wilderness.
Teaching Points
The Danger of Forgetfulness
Forgetting God's past works can lead to a lack of faith and disobedience. We must actively remember and recount His deeds to remain faithful.

The Importance of Remembrance
Regularly recalling and sharing testimonies of God's faithfulness strengthens our faith and encourages others.

The Role of Teaching
As Asaph did, we should teach the next generation about God's wonders to prevent spiritual amnesia and foster a legacy of faith.

Trust in God's Faithfulness
Reflecting on God's past actions reassures us of His unchanging nature and His ability to deliver us in current and future challenges.

Guarding Against Spiritual Apathy
Actively engaging in spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible study, and worship helps keep our hearts attuned to God's presence and works.Verse 11. - And forgat his works (see ver. 42), and his wonders that he had showed them (see vers. 12-15, 24-28, 43-53).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They forgot
וַיִּשְׁכְּח֥וּ (way·yiš·kə·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7911: To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention

what He had done,
עֲלִילוֹתָ֑יו (‘ă·lî·lō·w·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5949: An exploit, a performance, an opportunity

the wonders
וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו (wə·nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯāw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

He had shown them.
הֶרְאָֽם׃ (her·’ām)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7200: To see


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