Psalms 79:7
Psalms 79:7 in Multiple Translations
for they have devoured Jacob and devastated his homeland.
For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.
For they have devoured Jacob, And laid waste his habitation.
For they have taken Jacob for their meat, and made waste his house.
For they have destroyed the descendants of Jacob, and turned our country into a wasteland.
For they haue deuoured Iaakob and made his dwelling place desolate.
For [one] hath devoured Jacob, And his habitation they have made desolate.
for they have devoured Jacob, and destroyed his homeland.
For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling-place.
Thou hast made us to be a contradiction to our neighbours: and our enemies have scoffed at us.
because they have killed Israeli people and they have ruined your country.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 79:7
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Psalms 79:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
כִּ֭י
אָכַ֣ל
אֶֽת
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
וְֽ/אֶת
נָוֵ֥/הוּ
הֵשַֽׁמּוּ
כִּ֭י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אָכַ֣ל
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
וְֽ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
נָוֵ֥/הוּ
nâveh
H5116
pasture
N-cs | Suff
הֵשַֽׁמּוּ
shâmêm
H8074
be desolate
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 79:7
כִּ֭י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אָכַ֣ל
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
וְֽ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
נָוֵ֥/הוּ
nâveh
H5116
"pasture"
N-cs | Suff
A dwelling is a home or a pleasant place, like a sheepfold or a temple. It can describe a place where people or animals live, and is used in many Bible books, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) abode, habitation, abode of shepherds or flocks, pasture 1a) abode (of sheep) 1b) abode (of shepherds) 1c) meadow 1d) habitation
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: comely, dwelling (place), fold, habitation, pleasant place, sheepcote, stable, tarried. See also: Exodus 15:13; Isaiah 35:7; Psalms 68:13.
הֵשַֽׁמּוּ
shâmêm
H8074
"be desolate"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
The word 'shamem' means to be desolate or devastated, like a place left empty and destroyed, often used to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/deserted 1) to be desolate, be appalled, stun, stupefy 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be desolated, be deflowered, be deserted, be appalled 1a2) to be appalled, be awestruck 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be desolated, be made desolate 1b2) to be appalled 1c) (Polel) 1c1) to be stunned 1c2) appalling, causing horror (participle) 1c2a) horror-causer, appaller (subst) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to devastate, ravage, make desolated 1d2) to appal, show horror 1e) (Hophal) to lay desolate, be desolated 1f) (Hithpolel) 1f1) to cause to be desolate 1f2) to be appalled, be astounded 1f3) to cause oneself desolation, cause oneself ruin
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: make amazed, be astonied, (be an) astonish(-ment), (be, bring into, unto, lay, lie, make) desolate(-ion, places), be destitute, destroy (self), (lay, lie, make) waste, wonder. See also: Leviticus 26:22; Jeremiah 50:13; Psalms 40:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 79:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 79:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 79:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 79:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 79:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 79:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 79:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 79:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 79:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 79:7
- Sermons on Psalms 79:7
Context — A Prayer for Deliverance
5How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire?
6Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, on the kingdoms that refuse to call on Your name,
7for they have devoured Jacob and devastated his homeland.
8Do not hold past sins against us; let Your compassion come quickly, for we are brought low. 9Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 51:34–35 | “Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has devoured me; he has crushed me. He has set me aside like an empty vessel; he has swallowed me like a monster; he filled his belly with my delicacies and vomited me out. May the violence done to me and to my flesh be upon Babylon,” says the dweller of Zion. “May my blood be on the dwellers of Chaldea,” says Jerusalem. |
| 2 | Zechariah 1:15 | but I am fiercely angry with the nations that are at ease. For I was a little angry, but they have added to the calamity. ’ |
| 3 | Isaiah 64:10–11 | Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation. Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 50:7 | All who found them devoured them, and their enemies said, ‘We are not guilty, for they have sinned against the LORD, their true pasture, the LORD, the hope of their fathers.’ |
| 5 | Isaiah 24:1–12 | Behold, the LORD lays waste the earth and leaves it in ruins. He will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants— people and priest alike, servant and master, maid and mistress, buyer and seller, lender and borrower, creditor and debtor. The earth will be utterly laid waste and thoroughly plundered. For the LORD has spoken this word. The earth mourns and withers; the world languishes and fades; the exalted of the earth waste away. The earth is defiled by its people; they have transgressed the laws; they have overstepped the decrees and broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive. The new wine dries up, the vine withers. All the merrymakers now groan. The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent. They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it. The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry. In the streets they cry out for wine. All joy turns to gloom; rejoicing is exiled from the land. The city is left in ruins; its gate is reduced to rubble. |
| 6 | Psalms 80:13 | The boar from the forest ravages it, and the creatures of the field feed upon it. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 36:21 | So the land enjoyed its Sabbath rest all the days of the desolation, until seventy years were completed, in fulfillment of the word of the LORD through Jeremiah. |
| 8 | Isaiah 9:12 | Aram from the east and Philistia from the west have devoured Israel with open mouths. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised. |
Psalms 79:7 Summary
This verse is saying that the nations have completely destroyed and taken over the land of Israel, which is very sad and hurtful for God's people. The psalmist is crying out to God to stop the nations from being so mean and to help His people, just like He promises in Jeremiah 31:10 and Ezekiel 34:13. We can learn from this verse that God is a God of justice and will not let evil go unpunished, as seen in Proverbs 11:21. We can also trust that God will always take care of His people, even when things seem really tough, as promised in Psalms 37:39.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for nations to 'devour' Jacob?
This phrase means to completely destroy and consume the nation of Israel, leaving it devastated and helpless, much like what is described in Jeremiah 30:16 and Ezekiel 36:3-4.
Why does the psalmist mention the nations not acknowledging God?
The psalmist is emphasizing that the nations' actions against Israel are also a rejection of God Himself, as seen in Psalms 79:6, and this is a fulfillment of God's warning in Deuteronomy 28:25.
What is the significance of the 'homeland' being devastated?
The homeland represents the Promised Land given to Israel by God, and its devastation is a direct result of the nations' disobedience and disregard for God's sovereignty, as seen in Leviticus 26:32-35.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse highlights God's justice and holiness, as He will not tolerate the nations' rebellion against Him and His people, as stated in Exodus 34:6-7 and Isaiah 30:18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can stand in solidarity with God's people who are facing persecution and hardship today?
- How can I apply the principle of God's justice and holiness in my own life, especially when I see injustice around me?
- What are some ways I can pray for the nations that do not acknowledge God, and for God's people who are suffering at their hands?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when I see devastation and destruction around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 79:7
For they have devoured Jacob,.... The posterity of Jacob, the people of the Jews, typical of the church of God, made havoc of by the Romish antichrist: and laid waste his dwelling place; both
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 79:7
For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place. For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste. In the Hebrew "devoured" is singular; whereas "laid waste" is plural.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 79:7
Jacob; the posterity of Jacob, whom thou didst love, and with whom and his seed thou madest a sure and everlasting covenant; whereby thou didst engage thyself to be an enemy to their enemies, . Besides, thou hatest cruelty, especially when the wicked devour those who are more righteous than themselves, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 79:7
Psalms 79:7 For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.Ver. 7. For they have devoured Jacob] As wolves and other ravenous creatures do the simple sheep. His dwellingplace] Or, his cottage, his sheepcote.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 79:7
(7) Dwelling place.—Literally, pasture, as in Jeremiah 23:3; Jeremiah 49:20; Jeremiah 1:19. The figure is a favourite one in the Asaphic group of psalms. Former iniquities.—Better, iniquities of former ones, i.e., of ancestors. (Comp. Leviticus 26:45, “covenant of their ancestors,” and for the thought Exodus 20:5; Leviticus 26:39.) Prevent.—Better, come to meet. Daniel 9:16 seems to combine the language of this verse and Psalms 79:4.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 79:7
Verse 7. Laid waste his dwelling-place.] The Chaldee understands this of the temple. This, by way of eminence, was Jacob's place. I have already remarked that these two verses are almost similar to Jeremiah 10:25, which has led many to believe that Jeremiah was the author of this Psalm.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 79:7
7. his dwelling place] R.V. his habitation, marg. pasture: a different word however from pasture in Psalms 79:13. Psalms 79:6-7 recur in Jeremiah 10:25. At first sight it would appear that the prophecy must be earlier than the Fall of Jerusalem, and that the Psalmist must be quoting from the prophet. But ch. 10 in its present form can hardly be from the pen of Jeremiah himself: Jeremiah 10:1-10 at any rate can hardly be his: and Jeremiah 10:23-25 appear to be a composite passage. The insertion of ‘yea, they have devoured him and consumed him’ after ‘Jacob,’ looks like the transformation of poetry into prose, and it is possible that the Psalm is the original.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 79:7
For they have devoured Jacob - literally, “They have eaten.” That is, they have eaten up what the land produced. And laid waste his dwelling-place - His home; his habitation; the residence of Jacob, or of the people of Israel.
Sermons on Psalms 79:7
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Exposition on Psalm 80 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the Psalms, focusing on the Advent of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the symbolism of the vineyard representing Christ and the Church. He delves in |
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1 John 2:2 by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink examines 1 John 2:2, arguing against the interpretation that Christ's propitiation is universal for all humanity. He emphasizes that the verse is specifically addressing |
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God Comes Down to Us by Ray Ortlund Jr. | Ray Ortlund Jr. preaches about the significance of the church being the salt of the earth and light of the world, emphasizing the importance of the church's condition for the world |
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In One Hour Everything Is Going to Change by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the current state of faith among young people, particularly college students. He expresses concern that atheistic teachers and professors are |
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It's About Time by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that it is about time for God to intervene and address the iniquities and inequities of society. He highlights the disrespect and disregard |
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Isaiah’s Apocalypse by Steve Gallagher | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the prophecy in Isaiah 24, which describes the destruction and chaos that will come upon the earth. The speaker emphasizes that everyone will |
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(Isaiah) Judgment and Praise in the Great Tribulation by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the scene of judgment and the distinction between the fate of the wicked and the righteous. The wicked will face destruction and desolation, |