Psalms 77:7
Psalms 77:7 in Multiple Translations
“Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again?
Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?
Will the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favorable no more?
Will the Lord put me away for ever? will he be kind no longer?
Has the Lord given up on me forever? Won't he ever be pleased with me again?
Will the Lord absent him selfe for euer? and will he shewe no more fauour?
To the ages doth the Lord cast off? Doth He add to be pleased no more?
“Will the Lord reject us forever? Will he be favorable no more?
Will the LORD cast off for ever? and will he be favorable no more?
That they may put their hope in God and may not forget the works of God: and may seek his commandments.
“Will the Lord always reject us? Will he never again be pleased with us?
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 77:7
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Psalms 77:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶֽזְכְּרָ֥ה
נְגִינָתִ֗/י
בַּ֫/לָּ֥יְלָה
עִם
לְבָבִ֥/י
אָשִׂ֑יחָה
וַ/יְחַפֵּ֥שׂ
רוּחִֽ/י
אֶֽזְכְּרָ֥ה
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-1cs
נְגִינָתִ֗/י
nᵉgîynâh
H5058
music
N-fs | Suff
בַּ֫/לָּ֥יְלָה
layil
H3915
night
Prep | N-ms
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
לְבָבִ֥/י
lêbâb
H3824
heart
N-ms | Suff
אָשִׂ֑יחָה
sîyach
H7878
to muse
V-Qal-1cs
וַ/יְחַפֵּ֥שׂ
châphas
H2664
to search
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
רוּחִֽ/י
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 77:7
אֶֽזְכְּרָ֥ה
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-1cs
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
נְגִינָתִ֗/י
nᵉgîynâh
H5058
"music"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to music or song, especially instrumental music played on a stringed instrument. In the Bible, it is used to describe the music played by musicians or the songs sung by worshipers.
Definition: 1) music, song, taunt song 1a) music (of stringed instrument) 1b) song 1b1) taunting or mocking song
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: stringed instrument, musick, Neginoth (plural), song. See also: Job 30:9; Psalms 69:13; Psalms 4:1.
בַּ֫/לָּ֥יְלָה
layil
H3915
"night"
Prep | N-ms
Night refers to the time of darkness, opposed to day, and can also symbolize adversity or hardship. It is a period of rest, but also of potential danger or uncertainty.
Definition: 1) night 1a) night (as opposed to day) 1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: (mid-)night (season). See also: Genesis 1:5; 2 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 1:2.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
לְבָבִ֥/י
lêbâb
H3824
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
The heart is the innermost part of a person, including their mind, will, and emotions. In the book of Psalms, David talks about his heart being heavy with sorrow, while in the book of Proverbs, it discusses the importance of guarding one's heart.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, soul, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage Aramaic equivalent: le.vav (לְבַב "heart" H3825)
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (tender-) heart(-ed), midst, mind, [idiom] unawares, understanding. See also: Genesis 20:5; 1 Chronicles 17:2; Psalms 4:5.
אָשִׂ֑יחָה
sîyach
H7878
"to muse"
V-Qal-1cs
This Hebrew word means to think deeply about something, like a problem or an idea, and to talk to oneself or others about it, as seen in the book of Psalms where David ponders God's creation.
Definition: 1) to put forth, mediate, muse, commune, speak, complain, ponder, sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to complain 1a2) to muse, meditate upon, study, ponder 1a3) to talk, sing, speak 1b) (Polel) to meditate, consider, put forth thoughts
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with). See also: Judges 5:10; Psalms 119:15; Psalms 55:18.
וַ/יְחַפֵּ֥שׂ
châphas
H2664
"to search"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for search means to look for something or someone, and can also mean to disguise oneself or hide. It is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as in Psalm 119:2, where it means to seek God's commands.
Definition: 1) to search, search for, to search out, disguise oneself 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to search for 1a2) to think out, devise 1a3) to search, test 1b) (Niphal) to be searched out, be exposed 1c) (Piel) to search, search through, search for 1d) (Pual) to be searched for, be sought out 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to disguise oneself 1e2) to let oneself be searched for
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: change, (make) diligent (search), disquise self, hide, search (for, out). See also: Genesis 31:35; Job 30:18; Psalms 64:7.
רוּחִֽ/י
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 77:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 77:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 77:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:7
- Sermons on Psalms 77:7
Context — In the Day of Trouble I Sought the Lord
5I considered the days of old, the years long in the past.
6At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered:
7“Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again?
8Is His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time? 9Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has His anger shut off His compassion?” SelahCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 85:1 | You showed favor to Your land, O LORD; You restored Jacob from captivity. |
| 2 | Lamentations 3:31–32 | For the Lord will not cast us off forever. Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. |
| 3 | Psalms 85:5 | Will You be angry with us forever? Will You draw out Your anger to all generations? |
| 4 | Romans 11:1–2 | I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: |
| 5 | Psalms 89:46 | How long, O LORD? Will You hide Yourself forever? Will Your wrath keep burning like fire? |
| 6 | Psalms 89:38 | Now, however, You have spurned and rejected him; You are enraged by Your anointed one. |
| 7 | Psalms 37:24 | Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. |
| 8 | Psalms 13:1–2 | How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me? |
| 9 | Psalms 74:1 | Why have You rejected us forever, O God? Why does Your anger smolder against the sheep of Your pasture? |
| 10 | Psalms 79:5 | How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire? |
Psalms 77:7 Summary
Psalms 77:7 is a heartfelt cry to God, asking if He will ever show His favor again. The speaker is feeling abandoned and uncertain, wondering if God has forgotten about them. This feeling is not unique to the speaker, as many people in the Bible, including King David, experienced similar emotions (Psalms 22:1-2). However, God's Word reminds us that He is always with us, even when we do not feel His presence, and that He is working for our good, as promised in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the speaker expressing in Psalms 77:7?
The speaker is expressing a deep sense of doubt and uncertainty about God's presence and favor in their life, as seen in Psalms 77:7, and this feeling is reminiscent of the Israelites' experiences in the wilderness, as recorded in Exodus 32:1-14 and Numbers 14:1-12.
Is it normal to feel like God has abandoned us?
Yes, it is normal to feel like God has abandoned us, as many biblical figures, including David and Elijah, experienced similar feelings of desperation and isolation, as seen in Psalms 22:1-2 and 1 Kings 19:9-18.
How can we reconcile God's love with His apparent silence?
We can reconcile God's love with His apparent silence by remembering that God's ways are not our ways, as stated in Isaiah 55:8-9, and that He is always working for our good, even when we cannot see or understand His plan, as promised in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
What can we learn from the speaker's emotional honesty in Psalms 77:7?
The speaker's emotional honesty in Psalms 77:7 teaches us that it is okay to express our doubts and fears to God, and that He can handle our honesty, as seen in the examples of King David in Psalms 13:1-6 and the prophet Habakkuk in Habakkuk 1:2-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I felt like God was distant or silent, and how did I respond to those feelings?
- How can I, like the speaker, bring my doubts and fears to God in prayer, and what can I expect from Him in response?
- In what ways can I remind myself of God's past faithfulness and loving kindness, even when I am feeling uncertain or abandoned, as encouraged in Psalms 77:11-12 and Deuteronomy 8:2-5?
- What are some biblical promises that I can cling to when I am feeling like God has spurned me, such as Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5-6?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust and hope in God's goodness, even when I do not understand His ways, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Isaiah 40:28-31?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:7
Will the Lord cast off for ever?.... The Syriac version of this, and the two following verses, is not by way of interrogation, but affirmation: "the Lord hath forgotten me for ever, nor will he", c.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:7
Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more? -The contrast of the past with the sad present suggests the question, Has God, as appearances would imply, completely cast off His people forever?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:7
Will the Lord cast off his peculiar and chosen people? This doth not seem to agree either with God’ s nature, or with that everlasting covenant which he hath made with them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:7
Psalms 77:7 Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?Ver. 7. Will the Lord cast off for ever?] No, nor at all, though the extremity and length of the psalmist’ s grief put him upon these sad interrogatories, with some diffidence, touching the nature and promise of God. Will he be favourable no more?] So the devil and carnal reason would have persuaded him; and did haply for a time. But this very questioning the matter showeth he yet lay languishing at hope’ s hospital, waiting for comfort. The soul may successively doubt, and yet believe.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 77:7
(7-9) The self-questionings here follow as they rise sigh after sigh in the poet’s heart. God’s silences have always been more appalling to the human spirit than even the most terrible of His manifestations. To the pious Israelite, to whom the past history of his race appeared one scene of opportune interpositions to save at the moment when distress became too intolerable, it seemed as if the divine protection was altogether withdrawn when the misery was protracted and the sign of help withheld.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:7
Verse 7. Will the Lord cast off for ever?] Will there be no end to this captivity? Has he not said, "Turn, ye backsliders; for I am married unto you: I will heal your backsliding, and love you freely." Will he then be favourable no more? Thus the psalmist pleads and reasons with his Maker.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:7
7. The emphasis is on for ever; lit. for ages to come, which are compared with the ages past (Psalms 77:5); a different word from that in Psalms 77:8, and Psalms 74:1. Cp. Psalms 85:5. For ‘shew favour,’ cp. Psalms 44:3; Psalms 18; Psalms 85:1; Psalms 106:4.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:7
Will the Lord cast off for ever? - This was the subject, and the substance, of his inquiry: whether it was a fair and just conclusion that God would show no mercy; would never be gracious again.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:7
7. Will the Lord cast off for ever—Hebrew, to eternity. The word is one of the strongest to denote endless duration. Will he be favourable no more—A strong negative, agreeing with the former member in intensity.
Sermons on Psalms 77:7
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Setting Fire to Satan's Harvest by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 59 and the power of God to consume the wicked. He emphasizes the importance of righteous individuals in changing a nation and calls on |
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Exposition on Psalm 77 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the Psalms, interpreting the congregation as those who leap over to reach Christ Jesus, emphasizing the importance of seeking God for Himself and not j |
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June 23. 1678. Separate the Precious From the Vile: Or, the Altar-Fire. by Jane Lead | Jane Lead preaches about the cry of the soul in distress, questioning the perpetual pain and lack of healing, and feeling abandoned by God in the face of overwhelming challenges. H |
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Principles That Govern Spiritual Awakenings - Part 1 by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of a visitation from God on a small island in Burma. Despite initially feeling compelled to leave a convention and go to th |
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How to Pray for Revival by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story from the 19th century about a preacher named Mr. Lewis who desired to bring revival to his community. Despite facing challenges and a l |
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The Glory of God and the Reviving of Religion by J.I. Packer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of love and its manifestation in the early Christian community. He emphasizes that love is a commitment to meeting the needs of ot |
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When Do We Need Revival? by Alan Bartley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of soul winning and warns about the consequences of neglecting it. He refers to Ezekiel 33, where God appoints a watchman to |