Psalms 44:10
Psalms 44:10 in Multiple Translations
You have made us retreat from the foe, and those who hate us have plundered us.
Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they which hate us spoil for themselves.
Thou makest us to turn back from the adversary; And they that hate us take spoil for themselves.
Because of this we are turned back by the attacker: those who have hate for us take our goods for themselves.
You made us run from our enemies, and those who hate us have taken whatever they wanted.
Thou makest vs to turne backe from the aduersary, and they, which hate vs, spoile for theselues.
Thou causest us to turn backward from an adversary, And those hating us, Have spoiled for themselves.
You make us turn back from the adversary. Those who hate us take plunder for themselves.
Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they who hate us plunder for themselves.
The daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety.
You have caused us to run away from our enemies, with the result that they captured the things that belonged to us.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 44:10
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Psalms 44:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַף
זָ֭נַחְתָּ
וַ/תַּכְלִימֵ֑/נוּ
וְ/לֹא
תֵ֝צֵ֗א
בְּ/צִבְאוֹתֵֽי/נוּ
אַף
ʼaph
H637
also
DirObjM
זָ֭נַחְתָּ
zânach
H2186
to reject
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
וַ/תַּכְלִימֵ֑/נוּ
kâlam
H3637
be humiliated
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-2ms | Suff
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
תֵ֝צֵ֗א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
בְּ/צִבְאוֹתֵֽי/נוּ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Prep | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 44:10
אַף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
DirObjM
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
זָ֭נַחְתָּ
zânach
H2186
"to reject"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
To stink or be rejected is the meaning of this Hebrew word. It's used in the Bible to describe something that's disgusting or unwanted, like in the book of Psalm 38:5. The KJV translates it as 'cast away' or 'remove far away'.
Definition: 1) to cast off, reject, spurn 1a) (Qal) to reject 1b) (Hiphil) to forcefully reject someone
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: cast away (off), remove far away (off). See also: 1 Chronicles 28:9; Psalms 88:15; Psalms 43:2.
וַ/תַּכְלִימֵ֑/נוּ
kâlam
H3637
"be humiliated"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-2ms | Suff
To be humiliated means to be insulted or shamed, as seen in the Bible's use of this word to describe people's reactions to their mistakes. It is about feeling ashamed or reproached.
Definition: 1) to insult, shame, humiliate, blush, be ashamed, be put to shame, be reproached, be put to confusion, be humiliated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be humiliated, be ashamed 1a2) to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to put to shame, insult, humiliate, cause shame to 1b2) to exhibit shame 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be insulted, be humiliated 1c2) to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: be (make) ashamed, blush, be confounded, be put to confusion, hurt, reproach, (do, put to) shame. See also: Numbers 12:14; Proverbs 25:8; Psalms 35:4.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תֵ֝צֵ֗א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
בְּ/צִבְאוֹתֵֽי/נוּ
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 44:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 44:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 44:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 44:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:10
- Sermons on Psalms 44:10
Context — Redeem Us, O God
8In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah
9But You have rejected and humbled us; You no longer go forth with our armies.
10You have made us retreat from the foe, and those who hate us have plundered us.
11You have given us up as sheep to be devoured; You have scattered us among the nations. 12You sell Your people for nothing; no profit do You gain from their sale.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 7:8 | O Lord, what can I say, now that Israel has turned its back and run from its enemies? |
| 2 | Leviticus 26:17 | And I will set My face against you, so that you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when no one pursues you. |
| 3 | Joshua 7:12 | This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they themselves have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you whatever is devoted to destruction. |
| 4 | Psalms 89:41 | All who pass by plunder him; he has become a reproach to his neighbors. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 28:25 | The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven. You will be an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 15:13 | Your wealth and your treasures I will give up as plunder, without charge for all your sins within all your borders. |
| 7 | Isaiah 10:14 | My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’” |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 4:17 | The messenger answered, “Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter among the people. Your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are both dead, and the ark of God has been captured.” |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 31:1–7 | Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run it through me, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him. So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day. When the Israelites along the valley and those on the other side of the Jordan saw that the army of Israel had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their cities and ran away. So the Philistines came and occupied their cities. |
| 10 | Leviticus 26:14 | If, however, you fail to obey Me and to carry out all these commandments, |
Psalms 44:10 Summary
[Psalms 44:10 says that God has made us retreat from our enemies, and those who hate us have plundered us. This can be a difficult and confusing time, but we can trust that God is still with us and is working everything out for our good (Romans 8:28). We can be honest with God about our feelings, just like the psalmist is in this verse, and we can trust that He will ultimately bring justice and victory to His people (Revelation 19:11-16).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does it seem like God is not helping us in our struggles?
According to Psalms 44:10, it can seem like God has made us retreat from our enemies, but this is not necessarily a sign of His absence, as seen in Isaiah 30:15, where it says that in returning and rest we are saved, and in quietness and trust is our strength.
How can we trust God when it feels like He is not fighting for us?
We can trust God because He is always with us, even when it feels like we are being plundered by our enemies, as stated in Deuteronomy 31:6, which says that God will never leave us or forsake us.
Is it okay to express our feelings of frustration and sadness to God?
Yes, it is okay to express our feelings to God, as the psalmist does in Psalms 44:10, and we can see a similar example in Psalms 13:1-2, where David cries out to God in his distress.
Will God always allow us to be victorious over our enemies?
No, God does not always allow us to be victorious over our enemies, as seen in Psalms 44:10, but we can trust that He is working everything out for our good, as stated in Romans 8:28, and that He will ultimately bring justice and victory to His people, as seen in Revelation 19:11-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I am retreating from the enemy, and how can I trust God in those situations?
- How can I balance my feelings of frustration and sadness with trust and faith in God's goodness?
- What are some ways that I can express my feelings to God, and how can I be honest with Him about my struggles?
- How can I remember that God is always with me, even when it feels like I am being plundered by my enemies, and how can I trust in His presence and power?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:10
Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy,.... In the times of Eli, according to Arama; but may he understood of some of the visible members of the church, and professors of religion, not being
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:10
Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they which hate us spoil for themselves.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:10
Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy, by withdrawing thy help and our courage, according to thy threatenings, . Spoil for themselves, i.e. take away our estates to their own use, and for their only benefit, not in compliance with thy will, which was to punish us for our sins, nor for thy service and glory. They minded nothing but their own advantage.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:10
Psalms 44:10 Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they which hate us spoil for themselves.Ver. 10. Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy] By expectorating our faith and courage, and leaving us to a fearful faint heartedness, that flieth at the sound of a shaken leaf. God strengtheneth or weakeneth the arm of either army, Ezekiel 30:24.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 44:10
(10) For themselves—i.e., at their own will, an expression denoting the completeness of the overthrow of the Jews; they lie absolutely at their enemies’ pleasure.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 44:10
Verse 10. Thou makest us to turn back] This thou didst: and our enemies, profiting by the occasion, finding our strength was departed from us, made us an easy prey, captivated our persons, and spoiled us of our property.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:10
10. the enemy] R.V., the adversary. spoil for themselves] Or, plunder at their will.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:10
Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy - Instead of giving us the victory. That is, we are defeated. And they which hate us spoil for themselves - They plunder us; they take our property as spoil, and carry it away.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:10
9-16. The strain suddenly turns to lamentation and complaint, and the poet spreads the national distress before God.
Sermons on Psalms 44:10
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Learning From Losing by David Roper | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tendency of people to look back and find direction from the way things have been done in the past. He mentions the theme song of the churc |
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The Incredible Signs That Follow Those Who Believe by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four judgments that God will bring upon his people. These judgments include the sword to slay, the dogs to tear, the fowls of the heaven, |
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Every House Divided Against Itself Shall Not Stand! by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of being worn out and upset due to the constant fighting and turmoil happening in the church. He witnesses a group of peop |
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Why Revival Leaves by Dean Taylor | Dean Taylor delves into the topic of revival, exploring the reasons why revival tarries and why it eventually leaves. Drawing from historical accounts like the Lancaster revivals, |
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K-507 the Christian in Society by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses two streams of experience that have led him to believe that there is a deficiency in the church. He highlights the frustrations and misuse of |
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Leviticus 26 by John McGregor | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the blessings and protection that God provides to those who obey His commandments. The speaker highlights the importance of surrendering to G |
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David's Advice to Solomon by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the advice that David gives to his son Solomon on his deathbed. David urges Solomon to be strong and show himself as a man as he takes |