Psalms 78:67
Psalms 78:67 in Multiple Translations
He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim.
Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:
Moreover he refused the tent of Joseph, And chose not the tribe of Ephraim,
And he put the tent of Joseph on one side, and took not the tribe of Ephraim;
He rejected the descendants of Joseph, and did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.
Yet he refused the tabernacle of Ioseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:
And He kicketh against the tent of Joseph, And on the tribe of Ephraim hath not fixed.
Moreover he rejected the tent of Joseph, and didn’t choose the tribe of Ephraim,
Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:
But he did not set up his tent where the people of the tribe of Ephraim lived; he did not choose their area to do that.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 78:67
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Psalms 78:67 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ֭/יִּמְאַס
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
יוֹסֵ֑ף
וּֽ/בְ/שֵׁ֥בֶט
אֶ֝פְרַ֗יִם
לֹ֣א
בָחָֽר
וַ֭/יִּמְאַס
mâʼaç
H3988
to reject
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-ms
יוֹסֵ֑ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
N-proper
וּֽ/בְ/שֵׁ֥בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
Conj | Prep | N-ms
אֶ֝פְרַ֗יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
בָחָֽר
bâchar
H977
to choose
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 78:67
וַ֭/יִּמְאַס
mâʼaç
H3988
"to reject"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To spurn or reject something is what this Hebrew word means. In Genesis 37:35, it is used to describe how Jacob felt when his sons told him Joseph had died.
Definition: 1) to reject, despise, refuse 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to reject, refuse 1a2) to despise 1b) (Niphal) to be rejected
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: abhor, cast away (off), contemn, despise, disdain, (become) loathe(some), melt away, refuse, reject, reprobate, [idiom] utterly, vile person. See also: Leviticus 26:15; Psalms 106:24; Psalms 15:4.
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
יוֹסֵ֑ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
וּֽ/בְ/שֵׁ֥בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
אֶ֝פְרַ֗יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
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.
בָחָֽר
bâchar
H977
"to choose"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To choose or select is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which appears in Deuteronomy. It can also mean to be chosen or elected. The KJV translates it as 'choose' or 'acceptable'.
Definition: 1) to choose, elect, decide for 1a) (Qal) to choose 1b) (Niphal) to be chosen 1c) (Pual) to be chosen, selected
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require. See also: Genesis 6:2; 2 Kings 23:27; Psalms 25:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 78:67
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- Context
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- Psalms 78:67 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:67
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:67
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:67
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:67
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:67
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:67
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:67
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:67
- Sermons on Psalms 78:67
Context — I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
65Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a mighty warrior overcome by wine.
66He beat back His foes; He put them to everlasting shame.
67He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim.
68But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved. 69He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth He has established forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 6:21–1 | — |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 6:2 | And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name— the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 6:17 | So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. |
Psalms 78:67 Summary
Psalms 78:67 tells us that God rejected the tribe of Ephraim, which was a prominent tribe in Israel. This means that God chose not to use them as His main representatives or leaders anymore. This happened because they had turned away from God and worshipped idols, which is like cheating on a spouse (as seen in Exodus 20:3-5 and Deuteronomy 5:7-9). Instead, God chose the tribe of Judah, which included the city of Jerusalem, where He would establish His temple and presence (as seen in 2 Samuel 6:1-19 and 1 Kings 8:1-66). This reminds us that God is a holy and just God who expects obedience and faithfulness from His people, and that He can choose to use anyone or any group to accomplish His purposes (as seen in Romans 9:13-24 and 1 Corinthians 1:26-31).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God reject the tent of Joseph and refuse the tribe of Ephraim in Psalms 78:67?
According to the Bible, God rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim because they had turned away from Him and worshipped idols, as seen in Hosea 12:1 and 1 Kings 12:25-33. This rejection is a consequence of their disobedience and lack of faithfulness to God's covenant.
What is the significance of the tent of Joseph in this verse?
The tent of Joseph refers to the tribe of Ephraim, which was one of the most prominent tribes in Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim. God's rejection of this tribe signifies a major shift in His relationship with His people, as seen in Psalms 78:67 and 1 Samuel 10:17-24.
How does this verse relate to God's plan of salvation?
This verse is part of a larger narrative in Psalms 78, which recounts Israel's history and God's faithfulness despite their disobedience. It highlights God's sovereignty and His ability to choose and reject leaders and nations according to His will, as seen in Romans 9:13-24 and Deuteronomy 7:6-8.
What can we learn from God's rejection of the tribe of Ephraim?
We can learn that God is a holy and just God who expects obedience and faithfulness from His people, as seen in Leviticus 20:26 and Deuteronomy 28:1-14. This verse also reminds us that God's choices and actions are not limited by human expectations or traditions, but are guided by His own wisdom and purposes, as seen in Isaiah 55:8-9 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are the consequences of turning away from God's covenant, and how can we remain faithful to Him?
- How does God's rejection of the tribe of Ephraim relate to His larger plan of salvation, and what does it reveal about His character?
- What are the implications of God's sovereignty and His ability to choose and reject leaders and nations, and how should this affect our trust in Him?
- In what ways can we apply the lessons from this verse to our own lives and relationships with God, and what changes might we need to make to align ourselves with His will?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:67
Moreover, he refused the tabernacle of Joseph,.... That is, the tabernacle of Moses, which had been for a long time at Shiloh, a city in the tribe of Ephraim, the son of Joseph; when the ark was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:67
Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:67
Moreover; and as he smote his enemies for their sins, so he punished his own people for the same cause. He refused the tabernacle of Joseph; either, 1. He rejected the kingdom of the ten tribes, whereof Ephraim was the head. But this Psalm reacheth not so far as the erection of that kingdom. Or rather, 2. He would not have his ark to abide longer in the tabernacle of Shiloh, which was in the tribe of Joseph or Ephraim: see 7:1,2 Jer 7:12,14 26:6,9. And chose not the tribe of Ephraim; the same thing repeated in other words, after the manner.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:67
Psalms 78:67 Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:Ver. 67. Moreover he refused, &c.] He would dwell no longer at Shiloh, which was in the tribe of Ephraim.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:67
Verse 67. He refused the tabernacle of Joseph] See Clarke on Psalms 78:60.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:67
67–69. The choice of Zion.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:67
Moreover, he refused the tabernacle of Joseph - As a place where his worship should be celebrated. This is the completion of the statement in Psalms 78:60.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:67
67. Joseph—A patronymic for Ephraim. Genesis 48. The tabernacle of Joseph is the tabernacle as consigned to the care of the tribe of Ephraim, to which God now refuses for ever this honour.
Sermons on Psalms 78:67
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Thoughts on 1 Samuel by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby reflects on the Book of 1 Samuel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and grace in the face of Israel's failures. He discusses how God provided Samuel as a prophet when |
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The Glorious Uncovered King of Israel by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the soldiers dividing Jesus' clothing into four parts at the foot of the cross. He emphasizes that Jesus willingly laid down his life and al |
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(The Ark of the Covenant) 5. Entering Jerusalem by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how often Christians rely on worldly methods and strategies to promote their faith and achieve success. He emphasizes that these methods are o |