Psalms 78:49
Psalms 78:49 in Multiple Translations
He unleashed His fury against them, wrath, indignation, and calamity— a band of destroying angels.
He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them.
He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, Wrath, and indignation, and trouble, A band of angels of evil.
He sent on them the heat of his wrath, his bitter disgust, letting loose evil angels among them.
He poured out on them his fierce anger—rage and hostility and anguish—sending a band of destroying angels against them.
Hee cast vpon them the fiercenesse of his anger, indignation and wrath, and vexation by the sending out of euill Angels.
He sendeth on them the fury of His anger, Wrath, and indignation, and distress — A discharge of evil messengers.
He threw on them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, indignation, and trouble, and a band of angels of evil.
He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them .
Because God was fiercely angry with the people of Egypt, he caused them to be very distressed. The disasters that struck them were like a group of angels that destroyed everything.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 78:49
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Psalms 78:49 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְשַׁלַּח
בָּ֨/ם
חֲר֬וֹן
אַפּ֗/וֹ
עֶבְרָ֣ה
וָ/זַ֣עַם
וְ/צָרָ֑ה
מִ֝שְׁלַ֗חַת
מַלְאֲכֵ֥י
רָעִֽים
יְשַׁלַּח
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
בָּ֨/ם
Prep | Suff
חֲר֬וֹן
chârôwn
H2740
burning anger
N-ms
אַפּ֗/וֹ
ʼaph
H639
face
N-ms | Suff
עֶבְרָ֣ה
ʻebrâh
H5678
fury
N-fs
וָ/זַ֣עַם
zaʻam
H2195
indignation
Conj | N-ms
וְ/צָרָ֑ה
tsârâh
H6869
dearth
Conj | N-fs
מִ֝שְׁלַ֗חַת
mishlachath
H4917
deputation
N-fs
מַלְאֲכֵ֥י
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
N-mp
רָעִֽים
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 78:49
יְשַׁלַּח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
בָּ֨/ם
""
Prep | Suff
חֲר֬וֹן
chârôwn
H2740
"burning anger"
N-ms
This Hebrew word describes God's burning anger or fierce wrath, often used in the Bible to convey His intense emotions. It is used to describe God's anger towards sin and disobedience, and appears in various translations as sore displeasure or fury. This word emphasizes the seriousness of God's emotions.
Definition: 1) anger, heat, burning (of anger) 1a) always used of God's anger
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: sore displeasure, fierce(-ness), fury, (fierce) wrath(-ful). See also: Exodus 15:7; Psalms 88:17; Psalms 2:5.
אַפּ֗/וֹ
ʼaph
H639
"face"
N-ms | Suff
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.
עֶבְרָ֣ה
ʻebrâh
H5678
"fury"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means an outburst of passion, such as anger, rage, or wrath, often describing God's response to sin. It's used to convey intense emotions in the Bible.
Definition: 1) outpouring, overflow, excess, fury, wrath, arrogance 1a) overflow, excess, outburst 1b) arrogance 1c) overflowing rage or fury
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: anger, rage, wrath. See also: Genesis 49:7; Isaiah 14:6; Psalms 7:7.
וָ/זַ֣עַם
zaʻam
H2195
"indignation"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to intense anger or fury, often used to describe God's displeasure with sin. In Deuteronomy 9:19, it is used to describe God's indignation towards the Israelites for worshiping a golden calf. It is a strong feeling of anger or rage.
Definition: anger, indignation
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: angry, indignation, rage. See also: Psalms 38:4; Jeremiah 50:25; Psalms 69:25.
וְ/צָרָ֑ה
tsârâh
H6869
"dearth"
Conj | N-fs
A vexer is someone who causes trouble or distress, like a rival wife, used in the Bible to describe relationships or situations that cause anguish or affliction, as seen in the book of Genesis.
Definition: death, destitution
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: adversary, adversity, affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 35:3; Psalms 116:3; Psalms 9:10.
מִ֝שְׁלַ֗חַת
mishlachath
H4917
"deputation"
N-fs
This word refers to a mission or a group of people sent to do something, like an army or a team. It can also mean release or discharge from a task. The word is used in the Bible to describe various missions and tasks.
Definition: 1) discharge, sending, sending away, deputation 1a) discharge 1b) deputation
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: discharge, sending. See also: Psalms 78:49; Ecclesiastes 8:8.
מַלְאֲכֵ֥י
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
N-mp
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
רָעִֽים
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 78:49
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- Context
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- Psalms 78:49 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:49
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:49
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:49
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:49
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 78:49
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:49
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:49
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:49
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:49
- Sermons on Psalms 78:49
Context — I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
47He killed their vines with hailstones and their sycamore-figs with sleet.
48He abandoned their cattle to the hail and their livestock to bolts of lightning.
49He unleashed His fury against them, wrath, indignation, and calamity— a band of destroying angels.
50He cleared a path for His anger; He did not spare them from death but delivered their lives to the plague. 51He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham.Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 12:13 | The blood on the houses where you are staying will distinguish them; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 22:21–22 | Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD. And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ |
| 3 | Lamentations 4:11 | The LORD has exhausted His wrath; He has poured out His fierce anger; He has kindled a fire in Zion, and it has consumed her foundations. |
| 4 | Exodus 15:7 | You overthrew Your adversaries by Your great majesty. You unleashed Your burning wrath; it consumed them like stubble. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 24:16 | But when the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD relented from the calamity and said to the angel who was destroying the people, “Enough! Withdraw your hand now!” At that time the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. |
| 6 | Psalms 11:6 | On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion. |
| 7 | Job 1:12 | “Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. |
| 8 | Job 2:6–7 | “Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “He is in your hands, but you must spare his life.” So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. |
| 9 | Isaiah 42:25 | So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart. |
| 10 | Zephaniah 3:8 | Therefore wait for Me,” declares the LORD, “until the day I rise to testify. For My decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them My indignation— all My burning anger. For all the earth will be consumed by the fire of My jealousy. |
Psalms 78:49 Summary
This verse, Psalms 78:49, tells us that God unleashed His fury against the people, which included wrath, indignation, and calamity, and even sent a band of destroying angels. This shows us that God is serious about sin and will not tolerate it, as seen in Numbers 32:23 and Galatians 6:7-8. It's a reminder for us to respect and obey God, and to trust in His love and mercy, as stated in Lamentations 3:22-23 and 1 John 4:16. By understanding God's character and His response to sin, we can live a life that honors Him and avoids His wrath.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to unleash His fury against someone?
According to Psalms 78:49, God's fury involves wrath, indignation, and calamity, which can be a terrifying experience, as seen in other scriptures like Exodus 15:7 and Deuteronomy 29:23.
Are destroying angels still active today?
While the Bible does not provide a clear answer to this question, we know that God is still sovereign and can use various means to accomplish His will, including angels, as seen in Psalms 103:20 and Hebrews 1:14.
Why would a loving God send calamity and destruction?
God's actions, as seen in Psalms 78:49, are often a response to sin and rebellion, as stated in Romans 1:18 and Isaiah 59:1-2, and are intended to bring people back to Himself in repentance.
Can we apply this verse to our personal lives today?
Yes, this verse reminds us of God's holiness and justice, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45 and Revelation 15:4, and encourages us to live a life of obedience and reverence for Him, as stated in Proverbs 1:7 and 1 Peter 1:17.
Reflection Questions
- How does the concept of God's fury and wrath challenge my understanding of His character?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of God's judgment on sin to my own life, as seen in Psalms 78:49?
- What role do destroying angels play in God's plan, and how can I trust in His sovereignty?
- How can I balance the fear of God's wrath with the knowledge of His love and mercy, as seen in John 3:16 and Romans 8:38-39?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:49
He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger,.... This with the following words, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, are thought by some to intend the other plagues, which are not particularly
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:49
How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him in the desert!
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:49
Indignation and trouble; other most grievous plagues, which were mixed with and were the effects of his anger and wrath; whereby their miseries were greatly aggravated, and distinguished from the afflictions which God sent upon the Israelites in Egypt, which were only fatherly chastisements, and the effects of God’ s love and occasions of their deliverance. By sending evil angels, Heb. the sending (or the operation or effects) of evil angels, or of the angels or messengers of evil things; either of the angels whom God employed in producing these plagues; or of Moses and Aaron, who were to the Egyptians messengers of evil, and by whom these judgments were sent to and inflicted upon them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:49
Psalms 78:49 He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels [among them].Ver. 49. By sending evil angels among them] i.e. Some messengers of his wrath and displeasure, whether good or evil angels it skills not.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 78:49
(49) Evil angels.—So LXX. and Vulg., but in the Hebrew angels (or messengers) of ills (so Symmachus), with evident reference to the destruction of the firstborn.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:49
Verse 49. By sending evil angels] This is the first mention we have of evil angels. There is no mention of them in the account we have of the plagues of Egypt in the Book of Exodus, and what they were we cannot tell: but by what the psalmist says here of their operations, they were the sorest plague that God had sent; they were marks of the fierceness of his anger, wrath, indignation, and trouble. Some think the destroying angel that slew all the first-born is what is here intended; but this is distinctly mentioned in Psalms 78:51. An angel or messenger may be either animate or inanimate; a disembodied spirit or human being; any thing or being that is an instrument sent of God for the punishment or support of mankind.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:49
40–55. But as God multiplied His mercies, Israel multiplied its acts of rebellion: and in order to set the heinousness of their ingratitude in a still stronger light, the Psalmist goes back to recount the miracles which preceded and prepared for the Exodus.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:49
He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger ... - This verse is designed to describe the last, and the most dreadful of the plagues that came upon the Egyptians, the slaying of their first-born;
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:49
49, 50. Evil angels—That is, good angels as the executioners of evil, as 2 Kings 19:34; 1 Chronicles 21:15. It is better to understand it thus than to personify the physical causes of the plague.
Sermons on Psalms 78:49
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Redeemed From the Curse of the Law by Paris Reidhead | Paris Reidhead emphasizes the profound truth that Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law by being made a curse for us. He recounts his personal journey of understanding h |
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(Exodus) Exodus 12:3-4 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the Passover and its significance for both the individual and the family. The Passover is a family celebration where the bl |
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(Exodus) Exodus 12:9-13 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of law enforcement and the consequences of sin. He emphasizes that in God's universe, the law is inexorable and sin leads to d |
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The Power of the Blood by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine burden for prayer and seeking God's presence. He shares personal experiences of feeling convicted of his l |
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Pray for Protection by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having the whole world on our hearts. He mentions that God's love extends to every person and that we should strive to have |
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The Triumphant Christ by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of David and Goliath from the Old Testament. He emphasizes that this story is not just a historical event, but a powerful illustrat |
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With Nothing but God by B.B. Caldwell | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Job and how God stripped him of his wealth and health to deliver him from the pitfalls of Phariseeism. The preacher emphasizes t |