Psalms 106:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 106:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; They remembered not the multitude of thy lovingkindnesses, But were rebellious at the sea, even at the Red Sea.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; They remembered not the multitude of thy lovingkindnesses, But were rebellious at the sea, even at the Red Sea.
Psalms 106:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 106

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; They remembered not the multitude of thy lovingkindnesses, But were rebellious at the sea, even at the Red Sea.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Our fathers understood not - They did not fully comprehend the design of the divine dealings. They did not perceive the greatness of the favor shown to them, or the obligation to obey and serve God under which they were placed by these remarkable manifestations. Thy wonders in Egypt - The miracles performed there in behalf of the Hebrew people. They remembered not the multitude of thy mercies - The great number of the divine interpositions in their behalf. They did not allow them to influence their conduct as they should have done. The aggravation of their offence in the case here referred to was particularly in the “multitude” of the mercies. It would have been sinful to have forgotten even…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“At the sea - When those wonders were but newly done, and fresh in memory. Psalms 106:8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Our: Deu 29:4, Deu 32:28, Deu 32:29; Pro 1:22; Isa 44:18; Mar 4:12, Mar 8:17-21; Th2 2:10-12 they: Psa 78:42, Psa 105:5; Deu 15:15; Eph 2:11 multitude: Psa 106:45, Psa 5:7, Psa 51:1; Isa 63:7; Lam 3:32 but: Exo 14:11, Exo 14:12 Psalms 106:8”
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