Psalms 106:40
Psalms 106:40 in Multiple Translations
So the anger of the LORD burned against His people, and He abhorred His own inheritance.
Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.
Therefore was the wrath of Jehovah kindled against his people, And he abhorred his inheritance.
Then the wrath of the Lord was burning against his people, and he was angry with his heritage.
So the Lord was angry with his people—he loathed those who belonged to him.
Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people, and he abhorred his owne inheritance.
And the anger of Jehovah Is kindled against His people, And He doth abominate His inheritance.
Therefore the LORD burned with anger against his people. He abhorred his inheritance.
Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.
Contempt was poured forth upon their princes: and he caused them to wander where there was no passing, and out of the way.
So Yahweh became very angry with his people; he was completely disgusted with them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 106:40
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Psalms 106:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּֽחַר
אַ֣ף
יְהוָ֣ה
בְּ/עַמּ֑/וֹ
וַ֝/יְתָעֵ֗ב
אֶת
נַחֲלָתֽ/וֹ
וַ/יִּֽחַר
chârâh
H2734
to be incensed
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַ֣ף
ʼaph
H639
face
DirObjM
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ/עַמּ֑/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וַ֝/יְתָעֵ֗ב
taʻâb
H8581
to abhor
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
נַחֲלָתֽ/וֹ
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:40
וַ/יִּֽחַר
chârâh
H2734
"to be incensed"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To be incensed means to be very angry or furious, like a fire burning. It describes strong emotions like anger, zeal, or jealousy, and is used to express intense feelings in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to be hot, furious, burn, becomeangry, be kindled 1a) (Qal) to burn, kindle (anger) 1b) (Niphal) to be angry with, be incensed 1c) (Hiphil) to burn, kindle 1d) (Hithpael) to heat oneself in vexation
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: be angry, burn, be displeased, [idiom] earnestly, fret self, grieve, be (wax) hot, be incensed, kindle, [idiom] very, be wroth. See H8474 (תַּחָרָה). See also: Genesis 4:5; 1 Samuel 15:11; Psalms 18:8.
אַ֣ף
ʼaph
H639
"face"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word can mean face, but also anger or nose. It is used to describe someone's countenance or emotions, like anger or patience. In the Bible, it appears in various contexts, including descriptions of God's emotions.
Definition: : face 1) nostril, nose, face 2) anger
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: anger(-gry), [phrase] before, countenance, face, [phrase] forebearing, forehead, [phrase] (long-) suffering, nose, nostril, snout, [idiom] worthy, wrath. See also: Genesis 2:7; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalms 2:5.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בְּ/עַמּ֑/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
וַ֝/יְתָעֵ֗ב
taʻâb
H8581
"to abhor"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To abhor or detest something is what this Hebrew word means, and it is often used in a moral or ritual sense. It can also mean to cause something to be detested.
Definition: 1) to abhor, be abominable, do abominably 1a) (Niphal) to be abhorred, be detested 1a1) in the ritual sense 1a2) in the ethical sense 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to loathe, abhor, regard as an abomination 1b1a) in the ritual sense 1b1b) in the ethical sense 1b2) to cause to be an abomination 1c) (Hiphil) to make abominable, do abominably 1c1) in the ritual sense 1c2) in the ethical sense Also means: ta.av (תָּאַב "to loathe" H8374)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (make to be) abhor(-red), (be, commit more, do) abominable(-y), [idiom] utterly. See also: Deuteronomy 7:26; Psalms 53:2; Psalms 5:7.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
נַחֲלָתֽ/וֹ
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
N-fs | Suff
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:40
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- Context
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- Psalms 106:40 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:40
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:40
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:40
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:40
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:40
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:40
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:40
- Sermons on Psalms 106:40
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
38They shed innocent blood— the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, and the land was polluted with blood.
39They defiled themselves by their actions and prostituted themselves by their deeds.
40So the anger of the LORD burned against His people, and He abhorred His own inheritance.
41He delivered them into the hand of the nations, and those who hated them ruled over them. 42Their enemies oppressed them and subdued them under their hand.Cross References
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| 1 | Judges 2:14 | Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of those who plundered them. He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 9:29 | But they are Your people, Your inheritance, whom You brought out by Your great power and outstretched arm.” |
| 3 | Judges 2:20 | So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He said, “Because this nation has transgressed the covenant I laid down for their fathers and has not heeded My voice, |
| 4 | Judges 3:8 | Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He sold them into the hand of Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram-naharaim, and the Israelites served him eight years. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 32:19 | When the LORD saw this, He rejected them, provoked to anger by His sons and daughters. |
| 6 | Zechariah 11:8 | And in one month I dismissed three shepherds. My soul grew impatient with the flock, and their souls also detested me. |
| 7 | Psalms 74:1 | Why have You rejected us forever, O God? Why does Your anger smolder against the sheep of Your pasture? |
| 8 | Leviticus 20:23 | You must not follow the statutes of the nations I am driving out before you. Because they did all these things, I abhorred them. |
| 9 | Nehemiah 9:27–38 | So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion. You admonished them to turn back to Your law, but they were arrogant and disobeyed Your commandments. They sinned against Your ordinances, by which a man will live if he practices them. They stubbornly shrugged their shoulders; they stiffened their necks and would not obey. You were patient with them for many years, and Your Spirit admonished them through Your prophets. Yet they would not listen, so You gave them into the hands of the neighboring peoples. But in Your great compassion, You did not put an end to them; nor did You forsake them, for You are a gracious and compassionate God. So now, our God, the great and mighty and awesome God who keeps His gracious covenant, do not view lightly all the hardship that has come upon us, and upon our kings and leaders, our priests and prophets, our ancestors and all Your people, from the days of the kings of Assyria until today. You are just in all that has befallen us, because You have acted faithfully, while we have acted wickedly. Our kings and leaders and priests and fathers did not obey Your law or listen to Your commandments and warnings that You gave them. For even while they were in their kingdom, with the abundant goodness that You had given them, and in the spacious and fertile land that You had set before them, they would not serve You or turn from their wicked ways. So here we are today as slaves in the land You gave our fathers to enjoy its fruit and goodness— here we are as slaves! Its abundant harvest goes to the kings You have set over us because of our sins. And they rule over our bodies and our livestock as they please. We are in great distress. In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.” |
| 10 | Lamentations 2:7 | The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast. |
Psalms 106:40 Summary
This verse tells us that God's anger burned against His people because they had turned away from Him and started worshiping idols. This made God very sad and disappointed, like a parent who is grieved by their child's rebellious actions. It's a reminder that God is holy and cannot tolerate sin, but He also loves us and wants us to turn back to Him in repentance, as seen in Psalms 103:8-10. By turning away from sin and back to God, we can experience His love and mercy, and avoid His righteous anger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God's anger burn against His people in Psalms 106:40?
God's anger burned against His people because they had turned to idolatry and defiled themselves by their actions, as seen in Psalms 106:38-39, which is a clear violation of the First Commandment in Exodus 20:3-5.
What does it mean that God abhorred His own inheritance?
When it says God abhorred His own inheritance, it means that God was deeply grieved and displeased with the actions of His chosen people, similar to how a parent would be grieved by the rebellious actions of their child, as seen in Isaiah 63:10 where it says God was grieved by the rebellion of His people.
Is God's anger the same as human anger?
No, God's anger is not the same as human anger, for while human anger can be driven by selfish or sinful motivations, God's anger is always a righteous response to sin and is motivated by a desire to restore and redeem His people, as seen in Romans 1:18-20 where it talks about God's wrath being revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's love?
This verse highlights the tension between God's love and His holiness, for while God loves His people, He also cannot tolerate sin and must respond to it in righteousness, as seen in Psalms 103:8-10 where it says God is slow to anger and abounding in love, but also just and holy.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be defiling myself by my actions, and how can I turn back to God in repentance?
- How does the fact that God abhorred His own inheritance because of their sin make me think about my own relationship with God and my need for ongoing repentance and faith?
- What are some idols in my life that I may be sacrificing to, and how can I turn away from them and back to the one true God?
- How can I balance the truth of God's anger and judgment with the truth of His love and mercy, and what implications does this have for my own life and witness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:40
Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people,.... Sin is the cause of wrath, which is compared to fire kindled by the breath of the Almighty, and is intolerable; this shows that the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:40
They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: -From the fathers in the wilderness the Psalmist turns to the sons in Canaan.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:40
Psalms 106:40 Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.Ver. 40. Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled] Sin doth as naturally draw and suck judgments to it as the loadstone doth iron, or turpentine fire. Insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance] This was the greatest of all miseries, and a piece of hell.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:40
(40-43) Having made review of the sinful past, the poet briefly but impressively describes the punishment which once and again had fallen on the nation. But as his purpose is to make his generation look on the Captivity as a supreme instance of this punishment, and to seek for deliverance by repentance, he mentions only the judgments inflicted by foreign foes.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:40
Verse 40. Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled] God kindled a fire in his judgments for those who by their flagitious conduct had inflamed themselves with their idols, and the impure rites with which they were worshipped.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:40
40–46. The alternations of chastisement, pardon, restoration, and relapse in the course of Israel’s history. As in Nehemiah 9:26 ff., the primary reference is to the period of the judges; but doubtless the verses are intended to be a summary survey of the characteristics of the whole course of Israel’s history, leading up to the prayer for restoration in Psalms 106:47.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:40
Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people - Anger is often compared with a fire; as we say now, a man is “inflamed” with passion.
Sermons on Psalms 106:40
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Bristol Conference 1976-12 Studies in the Judges by Bob Clark | The video is a sermon on the Book of Judges in the Bible. It discusses the unique period in the nation's history that is covered in chapters 4 and 5 of the book. These chapters dep |
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Sinning and Repenting by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson's sermon 'Sinning and Repenting' explores the cyclical nature of sin and repentance as illustrated in the Book of Judges. He emphasizes how Israel repeatedly turned aw |
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Commentary Notes - Judges by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on 'The Hook of Judges,' highlighting the repeated cycle of sin, judgment, repentance, and deliverance in the book. The key phrase 'every man did that whic |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Zechariah) ch.11 & 12 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching from the heart rather than just from the head. He discusses the concept of burden, which is a deep concern or we |
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A Time to Cry by David Legge | In this sermon, the speaker laments the current state of society, where the preaching of the word of God is disregarded and mocked. The speaker questions the absence of divine inte |
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God's Hatchet by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of idolatry and the deception that has taken hold of the church. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God and warns against the |
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The Spirit of Prophecy by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of prophecy in the church, explaining that in the new covenant, prophecy is for exhortation, consolation, and edification. Without the propheti |