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Psalms 77:19

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 77:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thy way was in the sea, And thy paths in the great waters, And thy footsteps were not known.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thy way was in the sea, And thy paths in the great waters, And thy footsteps were not known.
Psalms 77:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 77

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16The waters saw thee, O God; The waters saw thee, they were afraid: The depths also trembled.
17The clouds poured out water; The skies sent out a sound: Thine arrows also went abroad.
18The voice of thy thunder was in the whirlwind; The lightnings lightened the world: The earth trembled and shook.
19Thy way was in the sea, And thy paths in the great waters, And thy footsteps were not known.
20Thou leddest thy people like a flock, By the hand of Moses and Aaron. Psalm 78 Maschil of Asaph.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thy way is in the sea - Probably the literal meaning here is, that God had shown his power and faithfulness in the sea (that is, the Red Sea), in delivering his people; it was there that his true character was seen, as possessing almighty power, and as being able to deliver his people. But this seems to have suggested, also, another idea - that the ways of God, in his providential dealings, were like walking through the sea, where no permanent track would be made, where the waves would close on the path, and where it would be impossible by any footprints to ascertain the way which he had taken. So in regard to his doings and his plans. There is nothing by which man can determine in regard to…”
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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
“Not known - Because the water returned and covered them. Psalms 77:20”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“way: Psa 29:10, Psa 97:2; Neh 9:11; Nah 1:3, Nah 1:4; Hab 3:15 footsteps: Exo 14:28; Rom 11:33 Psalms 77:20”
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