Psalm 78:32
New International Version
In spite of all this, they kept on sinning; in spite of his wonders, they did not believe.

New Living Translation
But in spite of this, the people kept sinning. Despite his wonders, they refused to trust him.

English Standard Version
In spite of all this, they still sinned; despite his wonders, they did not believe.

Berean Standard Bible
In spite of all this, they kept on sinning; despite His wonderful works, they did not believe.

King James Bible
For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.

New King James Version
In spite of this they still sinned, And did not believe in His wondrous works.

New American Standard Bible
In spite of all this they still sinned And did not believe in His wonderful works.

NASB 1995
In spite of all this they still sinned And did not believe in His wonderful works.

NASB 1977
In spite of all this they still sinned, And did not believe in His wonderful works.

Legacy Standard Bible
In spite of all this they still sinned And did not believe in His wondrous deeds.

Amplified Bible
In spite of all this they still sinned, For they did not believe in His wonderful and extraordinary works.

Christian Standard Bible
Despite all this, they kept sinning and did not believe his wondrous works.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Despite all this, they kept sinning and did not believe His wonderful works.

American Standard Version
For all this they sinned still, And believed not in his wondrous works.

Contemporary English Version
But the rest kept on sinning and would not trust God's miracles.

English Revised Version
For all this they sinned still, and believed not in his wondrous works.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In spite of all this, they continued to sin, and they no longer believed in his miracles.

Good News Translation
In spite of all this the people kept sinning; in spite of his miracles they did not trust him.

International Standard Version
In spite of all of this, they kept on sinning and didn't believe in his marvelous deeds.

Majority Standard Bible
In spite of all this, they kept on sinning; despite His wonderful works, they did not believe.

NET Bible
Despite all this, they continued to sin, and did not trust him to do amazing things.

New Heart English Bible
For all this they still sinned, and did not believe in his wondrous works.

Webster's Bible Translation
For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.

World English Bible
For all this they still sinned, and didn’t believe in his wondrous works.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
With all this they have sinned again, "" And have not believed in His wonders.

Young's Literal Translation
With all this they have sinned again, And have not believed in His wonders.

Smith's Literal Translation
In all this they yet sinned, and they believed not in his wonders.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In all these things they sinned still: and they believed not for his wondrous works.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In all these things, they continued to sin, and they were not trustworthy with his miracles.

New American Bible
In spite of all this they went on sinning, they did not believe in his wonders.

New Revised Standard Version
In spite of all this they still sinned; they did not believe in his wonders.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Nevertheless they sinned still, and believed not in his wondrous works.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In these things they all sinned and yet they did not believe in his wonders.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For all this they sinned still, And believed not in His wondrous works.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In the midst of all this they sinned yet more, and believed not his miracles.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
31God’s anger flared against them, and He put to death their strongest and subdued the young men of Israel. 32In spite of all this, they kept on sinning; despite His wonderful works, they did not believe. 33So He ended their days in futility, and their years in sudden terror.…

Cross References
Numbers 14:11
And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them?

Deuteronomy 1:32
But in spite of all this, you did not trust the LORD your God,

Isaiah 9:13
But the people did not return to Him who struck them; they did not seek the LORD of Hosts.

Isaiah 42:25
So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart.

Jeremiah 5:3
O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They have made their faces harder than stone and refused to repent.

Ezekiel 20:13
Yet the house of Israel rebelled against Me in the wilderness. They did not follow My statutes and they rejected My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they utterly profaned My Sabbaths. Then I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and put an end to them in the wilderness.

Ezekiel 20:21
But the children rebelled against Me. They did not walk in My statutes or carefully observe My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they profaned My Sabbaths. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the wilderness.

2 Kings 17:14
But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God.

2 Chronicles 36:16
But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.

Nehemiah 9:26
But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies.

Hebrews 3:18-19
And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? / So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter.

Hebrews 4:2
For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.

Matthew 11:20-24
Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. / “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. ...

Mark 6:6
And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.

Luke 16:31
Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”


Treasury of Scripture

For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.

they sinned

Numbers 14:1
And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.

Numbers 16:1
Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men:

Numbers 17:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

believed

Psalm 78:22
Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:

Luke 16:31
And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

John 12:37
But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

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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.














In spite of all this, they kept on sinning;
This phrase highlights the persistent rebellion of the Israelites despite witnessing God's miraculous interventions. The context of Psalm 78 is a historical recounting of Israel's journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, emphasizing their repeated disobedience. The phrase "in spite of all this" refers to the numerous signs and wonders God performed, such as the plagues in Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and the provision of manna and quail. This persistent sinning is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, illustrating the human tendency to stray from God despite His evident presence and blessings. This behavior is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus laments over the unbelief of the people despite His miracles (Matthew 11:20-24).

despite His wonderful works,
The "wonderful works" refer to the miraculous acts God performed to deliver and sustain the Israelites. These include the ten plagues, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the provision of water from a rock. Each of these acts was a demonstration of God's power and faithfulness. In the broader biblical narrative, these works are types of Christ's redemptive work. Just as God delivered Israel from physical bondage, Christ delivers believers from spiritual bondage. The miracles of Jesus, such as healing the sick and raising the dead, are seen as a continuation of God's wonderful works, intended to lead people to faith.

they did not believe.
This phrase underscores the spiritual blindness and hardness of heart that plagued the Israelites. Despite clear evidence of God's power and care, they failed to trust Him fully. This lack of belief is a central issue throughout Scripture, from the Israelites' wilderness wanderings to the Pharisees' rejection of Jesus. Hebrews 3:19 reflects on this unbelief, warning believers not to fall into the same pattern of disobedience. The call to faith is a consistent message in the Bible, urging individuals to trust in God's promises and His ultimate work of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Israelites
The primary audience of Psalm 78, representing God's chosen people who repeatedly witnessed His miracles yet continued in unbelief and disobedience.

2. Wonders of God
Refers to the miraculous acts performed by God, such as the plagues in Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and provision in the wilderness, which were meant to inspire faith and obedience.

3. Wilderness Journey
The period of Israel's history when they wandered in the desert for 40 years, a time marked by God's provision and the people's frequent rebellion.
Teaching Points
The Danger of Unbelief
Despite witnessing God's power, the Israelites' persistent unbelief serves as a warning to us. We must guard against a hardened heart that refuses to trust in God's promises.

Remembering God's Faithfulness
Reflecting on God's past faithfulness can strengthen our faith. Regularly recounting His works in our lives helps us trust Him in present challenges.

The Consequences of Disobedience
The Israelites' continued sin despite God's wonders resulted in severe consequences. Obedience to God is crucial for experiencing His blessings and avoiding unnecessary hardships.

Faith in Action
True belief in God is demonstrated through obedience. Our faith should lead to actions that align with God's will, showing our trust in His plans.

Learning from History
The history of Israel serves as a lesson for us today. We should learn from their mistakes and strive to live lives that honor God, avoiding the pitfalls of disbelief and rebellion.(32-33) For the allusion see Numbers 14:11-12; Numbers 14:28-35.

Verse 32. - For all this they sinned still. Neither gratitude for favours received (vers. 13-17), nor alarm at punishments inflicted (ver. 31), had any effect on the stiff-necked people; despite of both, they "sinned still" (comp. vers. 40, 41, 56-58). And believed not for his wondrous works. Unbelief was at the root of their contumacy. They could not deny God's mighty works in the past, but they did not accept them as any evidence of his power to do other mighty works in the future (see ver. 20).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In spite of all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

this,
זֹ֭את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

they kept on sinning;
חָֽטְאוּ־ (ḥā·ṭə·’ū-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn

despite
ע֑וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

His wonderful works,
בְּנִפְלְאוֹתָֽיו׃ (bə·nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯāw)
Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

they did not
וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

believe.
הֶ֝אֱמִ֗ינוּ (he·’ĕ·mî·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 539: To confirm, support


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