Psalms 106:28
Psalms 106:28 in Multiple Translations
They yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods.
They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.
They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor, And ate the sacrifices of the dead.
And they were joined to Baal-peor, and took part in the offerings to the dead.
They gave their allegiance to Baal Peor, and ate food sacrificed to the dead.
They ioyned themselues also vnto Baalpeor, and did eate the offrings of the dead.
And they are coupled to Baal-Peor, And eat the sacrifices of the dead,
They joined themselves also to Baal Peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.
They joined themselves also to Baal-peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.
And they cried to the Lord in their affliction: and he brought them out of their distresses.
Later the Israeli people started to worship the idol of Baal who they thought lived at Peor Mountain, and they ate meat that had been sacrificed to Baal and those other lifeless gods.
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Psalms 106:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ֭/יִּצָּ֣מְדוּ
לְ/בַ֣עַל
פְּע֑וֹר
וַ֝/יֹּאכְל֗וּ
זִבְחֵ֥י
מֵתִֽים
וַ֭/יִּצָּ֣מְדוּ
tsâmad
H6775
to join
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
לְ/בַ֣עַל
Baʻal Pᵉʻôwr
H1187
Baal of Peor
Prep | N-proper
פְּע֑וֹר
Baʻal Pᵉʻôwr
H1187
Baal of Peor
N-proper
וַ֝/יֹּאכְל֗וּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
זִבְחֵ֥י
zebach
H2077
sacrifice
N-mp
מֵתִֽים
mûwth
H4191
to die
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:28
וַ֭/יִּצָּ֣מְדוּ
tsâmad
H6775
"to join"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to join or link things together, like serving or working with someone. It appears in contexts like joining oneself to a group or task. This idea of connection is key to understanding its meaning.
Definition: 1) to bind, join, fasten 1a) (Niphal) to join, join or attach oneself to 1b) (Pual) to be fastened, be bound 1c)(Hiphil) to combine, fit together, hitch up
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: fasten, frame, join (self). See also: Numbers 25:3; 2 Samuel 20:8; Psalms 50:19.
לְ/בַ֣עַל
Baʻal Pᵉʻôwr
H1187
"Baal of Peor"
Prep | N-proper
Baal-peor was a Moabite deity worshipped at Peor, possibly with immoral rites. It means 'lord of the gap' and is another name for the god Baal. This idol was mentioned in the Bible as a false god.
Definition: Baal-peor = "lord of the gap" the deity worshipped at Peor with probable licentious rites Another name of ba.al (בַּעַל "Baal" H1168A)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Baal-peor. See also: Numbers 25:3; Deuteronomy 4:3; Psalms 106:28.
פְּע֑וֹר
Baʻal Pᵉʻôwr
H1187
"Baal of Peor"
N-proper
Baal-peor was a Moabite deity worshipped at Peor, possibly with immoral rites. It means 'lord of the gap' and is another name for the god Baal. This idol was mentioned in the Bible as a false god.
Definition: Baal-peor = "lord of the gap" the deity worshipped at Peor with probable licentious rites Another name of ba.al (בַּעַל "Baal" H1168A)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Baal-peor. See also: Numbers 25:3; Deuteronomy 4:3; Psalms 106:28.
וַ֝/יֹּאכְל֗וּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
זִבְחֵ֥י
zebach
H2077
"sacrifice"
N-mp
A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.
Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.
מֵתִֽים
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:28
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- Psalms 106:28 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:28
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:28
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:28
- Sermons on Psalms 106:28
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
26So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness,
27to disperse their offspring among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands.
28They yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods.
29So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. 30But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained.Cross References
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| 1 | Hosea 9:10 | I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved. |
| 2 | Numbers 25:1–3 | While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab, who also invited them to the sacrifices for their gods. And the people ate and bowed down to these gods. So Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD burned against them. |
| 3 | Numbers 25:5 | So Moses told the judges of Israel, “Each of you must kill all of his men who have joined in worshiping Baal of Peor.” |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 10:19–20 | Am I suggesting, then, that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 4:3 | Your eyes have seen what the LORD did at Baal-peor, for the LORD your God destroyed from among you all who followed Baal of Peor. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 10:8–10 | But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood! Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz— the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers. But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 32:17 | They sacrificed to demons, not to God, to gods they had not known, to newly arrived gods, which your fathers did not fear. |
| 8 | Revelation 2:14 | But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality. |
| 9 | Numbers 31:16 | “Look, these women caused the sons of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to turn unfaithfully against the LORD at Peor, so that the plague struck the congregation of the LORD. |
| 10 | Psalms 115:4–8 | Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats. Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them. |
Psalms 106:28 Summary
This verse talks about how the Israelites got caught up in worshiping a false god named Baal of Peor, which means they were essentially slaves to its sinful practices. This is significant because it shows how easily we can turn away from the one true God and towards empty, lifeless things, as warned against in 1 Corinthians 10:20-21. The Bible reminds us that our God is a living God who loves and cares for us, unlike these 'lifeless gods' (Psalms 115:4-8). By recognizing the dangers of idolatry, we can seek to stay close to God and follow His ways, just as the Israelites were ultimately called to do.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'yoke themselves' to Baal of Peor?
To yoke themselves to Baal of Peor means to bind or attach themselves to the idolatrous worship of this false god, essentially making themselves slaves to its sinful practices, as warned against in Deuteronomy 13:6-10 and 2 Corinthians 6:14-16.
Who is Baal of Peor and why is this significant?
Baal of Peor was a pagan deity worshipped by the Moabites, and the Israelites' involvement with it is significant because it shows their rebellion against the one true God, as seen in Numbers 25:1-3 and Deuteronomy 4:3.
What are 'lifeless gods' and how do they compare to the living God?
Lifeless gods refer to idols or false deities that have no power or life, unlike the living God of the Bible who is all-powerful and loving, as described in Psalms 115:4-8 and Isaiah 44:9-20.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Psalms 106?
This verse is part of the psalmist's reflection on Israel's history of sin and rebellion, highlighting their tendency to turn away from God and towards idols, as seen in verses 6-46, and ultimately pointing to their need for redemption and forgiveness, as seen in verses 47-48.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I might be 'yoking' myself to things that are not of God, and how can I break free from them?
- How can I cultivate a deeper awareness of the living God's presence and power in my life, and distinguish it from the emptiness of 'lifeless gods'?
- What are some modern-day equivalents of Baal of Peor that might be tempting me to turn away from God, and how can I resist their pull?
- In what ways can I, like Phinehas, stand up for God's truth and intervene in situations where others may be provoking His anger?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:28
They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor,.... Or to the idol Peor, as the Targum.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:28
Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: (1) The people's distrust of the Lord's word as to Canaan after hearing the spies' report (Psalms 106:24-27).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:28
They joined themselves, to wit, in worship, whereby they had a union and communion with him, as God’ s people have with God in acts of his worship. And this phrase seems also to note their carnal copulation with the daughters of Moab in the temple, or to the honour of Baal-peor. The sacrifices of the dead; which were offered to idols, which he calls dead, in opposition to the true and living God, and by way of contempt, and to note the sottishness of idolaters, who worshipped lifeless things, as stocks and stones, or dead men. And some learned men conceive that this is spoken with particular regard to Baal-peor, or the lord of Peor, a place so called, who had been a person of great eminency in those parts, and therefore was worshipped, according to the custom of the heathens, after his death, by sacrifices and feasts appointed for his honour and memory.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:28
Psalms 106:28 They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.Ver. 28. They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor] Heb. they were unequally yoked, as 2 Corinthians 6:14. Quam male inaequales veniunt ad aratra iuvenci. They separated themselves to that shame, Priapus, Hosea 9:10, who had his name from showing all, Ab operatione seu nudatione pudendorum; and his worshippers were most impudent servants. And ate the sacrifices of the dead] i.e. Of idols opposed to the living God. The beginning of idolatry, some say, was the attributing of divine honours to great persons when they were dead. The heathens showed the sepulchres of their oldest deities.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:28
(13-33) These twenty verses cover the desert wanderings, beginning with the discontented spirit mentioned in Exodus 15:23.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:28
Verse 28. They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor] The Vulgate, Septuagint, and others, have Belphegor; the Syriac and Arabic, the idol Phegor, or Phaaur; the ע ain in the word being pronounced as gh. Ate the sacrifices or the dead] מתים methim, of dead men. Most of the heathen idols were men, who had been deified after their death; many of whom had been execrated during their life.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:28
28–31. A sixth instance; the sin of participating in the abominations of Moabite worship.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:28
They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor - They joined in their devotions, or, they shared in the rites of idolatrous worship. This occurred when they were in the regions of Moab, and on the very borders of the promised land.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:28
28. Baal-peor—Or, lord of Peor. “Peor” is the same of a mountain of Moab, (Numbers 23:28,) mentioned in full elsewhere only in Numbers 25:3; Numbers 25:5; Deuteronomy 4:3; Hosea 9:10.
Sermons on Psalms 106:28
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Phinehas - Priest of Obedience by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a passage from the book of Numbers in the Bible. They raise questions about the conduct of Moses and the Israelites when they engaged in imm |
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Hosea #7 Ch. 11-12 Hosea by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Hosea and its message about God's love and Israel's disloyalty. The speaker highlights how God drew Israel with cords of love and |
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The Horizon of Divine Purpose - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing the person and purpose as interconnected. They express a strong burden for delivering this message and believe it is |
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The Apostate's Lifestyle by J.B. Buffington | J.B. Buffington preaches on the dangers of apostasy and the characteristics of false teachers as outlined in 2 Peter 2:10-16. He emphasizes how these apostates walk after the flesh |
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Day 54, Acts 15 by David Servant | David Servant preaches on the similarities between Acts 15 and Paul's letter to the Galatians, emphasizing the issue of circumcision and the Law of Moses faced by the early church. |
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The Food Question by T. Austin-Sparks | The preacher delves into the spiritual significance of idols, primarily derived from the Septuagint, where idols are considered products of fantasy and human hands, lacking any rea |
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Drifting Into Danger by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson warns about the peril of drifting away from Christ, emphasizing that even the most devoted believers can become complacent and lose their intimate connection with G |