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Psalms 106:22

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 106:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Wondrous works in the land of Ham, [And] terrible things by the Red Sea.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Wondrous works in the land of Ham, [And] terrible things by the Red Sea.
Psalms 106:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 106

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19They made a calf in Horeb, And worshipped a molten image.
20Thus they changed their glory For the likeness of an ox that eateth grass.
21They forgat God their Saviour, Who had done great things in Egypt,
22Wondrous works in the land of Ham, [And] terrible things by the Red Sea.
23Therefore he said that he would destroy them, Had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, To turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy [them].
24Yea, they despised the pleasant land, They believed not his word,
25But murmured in their tents, And hearkened not unto the voice of Jehovah.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They forgat God their Saviour ... - The God who had saved, or delivered them, out of Egypt. The sentiment here is the same as in Psalms 78:11-12. See the notes at that place. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“106:22 The land of Ham here means Egypt (106:21).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Wondrous: The plagues he inflicted on the Egyptians. Egypt is called the land of Ham, or rather, Cham, because it was peopled by Mizraim the son of Ham, and grandson of Noah. Plutarch informs us, that the Egyptians called their country Χημια, Chemia; and the Copts give it the name of Chemi, Χημι, to the present day. Psa 78:51, Psa 105:23, Psa 105:27-36 terrible: Exo 14:25-28, Exo 15:10 Psalms 106:23”
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