Psalms 106:43
Psalms 106:43 in Multiple Translations
Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity.
Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.
Many times did he deliver them; But they were rebellious in their counsel, And were brought low in their iniquity.
Again and again he made them free; but their hearts were turned against his purpose, and they were overcome by their sins.
The Lord repeatedly rescued them, but they continued with their rebellious ideas, until they were finally destroyed by their own sins.
Many a time did hee deliuer them, but they prouoked him by their counsels: therefore they were brought downe by their iniquitie.
Many times He doth deliver them, And they rebel in their counsel, And they are brought low in their iniquity.
He rescued them many times, but they were rebellious in their counsel, and were brought low in their iniquity.
Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel; and were brought low for their iniquity.
Who is wise, and will keep these things: and will understand the mercies of the Lord?
Many times Yahweh rescued them, but they continued to rebel against him, and they were finally destroyed because of the sins that they committed.
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Psalms 106:43 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פְּעָמִ֥ים
רַבּ֗וֹת
יַצִּ֫ילֵ֥/ם
וְ֭/הֵמָּה
יַמְר֣וּ
בַ/עֲצָתָ֑/ם
וַ֝/יָּמֹ֗כּוּ
בַּ/עֲוֺנָֽ/ם
פְּעָמִ֥ים
paʻam
H6471
beat
N-fp
רַבּ֗וֹת
rab
H7227
many
Adj
יַצִּ֫ילֵ֥/ם
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
וְ֭/הֵמָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Conj | Pron
יַמְר֣וּ
mârâh
H4784
to rebel
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
בַ/עֲצָתָ֑/ם
ʻêtsâh
H6098
counsel
Prep | N-fs | Suff
וַ֝/יָּמֹ֗כּוּ
mâkak
H4355
to sink
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בַּ/עֲוֺנָֽ/ם
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:43
פְּעָמִ֥ים
paʻam
H6471
"beat"
N-fp
This word refers to a beat or stroke, like a footstep or a blow. It can also mean a time or occurrence, and is used in the Bible to describe things like a single step or a repeated action.
Definition: 1) stroke, beat, foot, step, anvil, occurrence 1a) foot, hoof-beat, footfall, footstep 1b) anvil 1c) occurrence, time, stroke, beat 1c1) one time, once, twice, thrice, as time on time, at this repetition, this once, now at length, now...now, at one time...at another
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundred-) fold, [idiom] now, (this) [phrase] once, order, rank, step, [phrase] thrice, (often-), second, this, two) time(-s), twice, wheel. See also: Genesis 2:23; 1 Samuel 3:10; Psalms 17:5.
רַבּ֗וֹת
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
יַצִּ֫ילֵ֥/ם
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
וְ֭/הֵמָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
יַמְר֣וּ
mârâh
H4784
"to rebel"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
To rebel means to resist or disobey authority, often in a stubborn or defiant way. In the Bible, it's used to describe people's disobedience towards God or their parents.
Definition: 1) to be contentious, be rebellious, be refractory, be disobedient towards, be rebellious against 1a) (Qal) to be disobedient, be rebellious 1a1) towards father 1a2) towards God 1b) (Hiphil) to show rebelliousness, show disobedience, disobey
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bitter, change, be disobedient, disobey, grievously, provocation, provoke(-ing), (be) rebel (against, -lious). See also: Numbers 20:10; Psalms 78:17; Psalms 5:11.
בַ/עֲצָתָ֑/ם
ʻêtsâh
H6098
"counsel"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.
Definition: counsel, advice, purpose
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.
וַ֝/יָּמֹ֗כּוּ
mâkak
H4355
"to sink"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to sink or tumble, and can also mean to perish or be humiliated, as seen in its various forms throughout the Old Testament. It describes a state of being low or brought down.
Definition: 1) to be low, be humiliated 1a) (Qal) to be low, be humiliated 1b) (Niphal) to sink 1c) (Hophal) to be brought low
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: be brought low, decay. See also: Job 24:24; Psalms 106:43; Ecclesiastes 10:18.
בַּ/עֲוֺנָֽ/ם
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:43
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- Psalms 106:43 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:43
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:43
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:43
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:43
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:43
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:43
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:43
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:43
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:43
- Sermons on Psalms 106:43
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
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.
43Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity.
44Nevertheless He heard their cry; He took note of their distress. 45And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 81:12 | So I gave them up to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices. |
| 2 | Judges 2:16–18 | Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them from the hands of those who plundered them. Israel, however, did not listen to their judges. Instead, they prostituted themselves with other gods and bowed down to them. They quickly turned from the way of their fathers, who had walked in obedience to the LORD’s commandments; they did not do as their fathers had done. Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them. |
| 3 | Psalms 1:1 | Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 12:9–11 | But they forgot the LORD their God, and He sold them into the hand of Sisera the commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hands of the Philistines and the king of Moab, who fought against them. Then they cried out to the LORD and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths. Now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve You.’ So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely. |
| 5 | Judges 5:8 | When they chose new gods, then war came to their gates. Not a shield or spear was found among forty thousand in Israel. |
| 6 | Judges 6:5 | For the Midianites came with their livestock and their tents like a great swarm of locusts. They and their camels were innumerable, and they entered the land to ravage it. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 13:19 | And no blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel, because the Philistines had said, “The Hebrews must not be allowed to make swords or spears.” |
| 8 | Psalms 106:29 | So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. |
Psalms 106:43 Summary
This verse tells us that even though God rescued the Israelites many times, they kept rebelling against Him and getting deeper into sin. This shows us that God is patient and merciful, but we need to respond to His love with obedience and humility, as we see in Psalms 107:1 and Deuteronomy 30:19. We can learn from the Israelites' mistakes by recognizing God's faithfulness and choosing to follow Him with grateful hearts. By doing so, we can experience the fullness of His love and redemption, as promised in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'rescued them' in Psalms 106:43?
This refers to the many times God delivered the Israelites from their enemies and troubles, as seen in Exodus 14:13-31 and other accounts of His faithfulness. Despite these rescues, the people continued to rebel against Him.
Why did the Israelites 'sink down in their iniquity' despite God's rescues?
The Israelites' consistent rebellion and refusal to obey God led to their downward spiral into sin, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:15 and other passages. Their actions demonstrated a hardened heart, unresponsive to God's gracious interventions.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse highlights God's patience, mercy, and loving devotion, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7 and other scriptures. Despite the Israelites' repeated rebellions, God continued to rescue and redeem them, demonstrating His longsuffering nature.
What can we learn from the Israelites' example in this verse?
We can learn the importance of responding to God's rescues and interventions with gratitude, obedience, and humility, as encouraged in Psalms 107:1 and other passages. By recognizing God's faithfulness and mercy, we can avoid the pitfalls of rebellion and instead walk in His ways.
Reflection Questions
- How have I responded to God's rescues and interventions in my own life, and what can I learn from the Israelites' example?
- In what ways do I struggle with rebellion or hardness of heart, and how can I surrender these areas to God's transforming power?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a heart of gratitude and humility in response to God's faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 106:43?
- How can I apply the lessons of this verse to my relationships with others, demonstrating God's love and mercy to those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:43
Many times did he deliver them,.... By means of the judges, Othniel, Ehud, Barak, Gideon, Jephthah, Samson, and others.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:43
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:43
Provoked him with their counsel, by forsaking God’ s counsel and the way which he had appointed, and following after their own inventions and evil inclinations, as charged them, . See the like .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:43
Psalms 106:43 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked [him] with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.Ver. 43. Many times did he deliver them] And as many times told them, Servati estis ut mihi servatis, I have, therefore, saved you that ye might serve me the better; Sed surdo fabulam, but they would not hearken. ηχαριςαλλαξαιτηνφυσινουδυναται (Theogn.).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:43
(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 106:43
Verse 43. Many times did he deliver them] See the Book of Judges; it is a history of the rebellions and deliverances of the Israelites.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:43
43. but they provoked him &c.] But they were rebellious in their counsel. Self-will was their bane, as before (Psalms 106:13) when they would not wait for Jehovah’s counsel. The verbs are frequentative: repeated deliverances were met by repeated rebellion (Judges 2:16-17). and were brought low] The Heb. verb closely resembles that in Leviticus 26:39, “they that are left of you shall pine away in their iniquity,” and in Ezekiel 24:23; Ezekiel 33:10, passages which were doubtless in the Psalmist’s mind. The change may have been intentional, or it may be due to a scribe’s error.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:43
Many times did he deliver them - From danger of invasion; from foreign arms; from entire overthrow. Numerous instances of this are recorded in the history of the Hebrew people.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:43
43. Many times did he deliver them—See Judges 2:16-19
Sermons on Psalms 106:43
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The Triumphs of Mercy by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the profound mercy of God as depicted in Micah 7:18-19, highlighting God's delight in mercy, manifestation of mercy in pardoning sins, and the challenge |
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Exposition on Psalm 107 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the mercies of God as seen in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's goodness personally to truly appreciate His praises. The Psalms |
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A Soul Given Up to Sin by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the grave danger of being left to sin, portraying it as the greatest judgment one can face. He warns that when God allows a person to follow their sinful i |
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Winning Christ by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the hardships and sacrifices that Christians may face for their faith. He emphasizes that believers may be ridiculed, persecuted, and conside |
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Ye Are Come to Zion - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that man was created by God to have a potential friendship with Him and to ultimately experience glory. The message highlights the spiritual |
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(Through the Bible) Judges 1-7 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Judges in the Bible. He highlights the recurring pattern of the Israelites turning away from God and falling into oppression, onl |
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Overview of Om Work by Peter Maiden | In the video, the speaker discusses the highlights of the field leaders meetings. One of the highlights was the ministry from Mike Evans on the book of Judges, which set the tone f |