Psalms 78:22

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 78:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Because they believed not in God, And trusted not in his salvation.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Because they believed not in God, And trusted not in his salvation.
Psalms 78:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 78

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22Because they believed not in God, And trusted not in his salvation.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“[Even] an heritage unto Israel his servant, etc.] The land of those that served idols, the Lord took and gave to Israel for an inheritance, who served him, the true God. Thus the Lord rewards his servants in a way of grace and mercy, though not as of debt; for it follows, for his mercy [endureth] for ever; Aben Ezra and Kimchi make the mercy to lie in this peculiarly, that the lands of these kings were not in the covenant with Abraham; only the seven nations or kingdoms of Canaan, which are not here mentioned, as in (<19D511>Psalm 135:11); but the Amorites were given in the covenant, (<011521>Genesis 15:21); and the one as the other were given as an inheritance to Israel, and equally owing…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Because they believed not in God - They did not believe in his power, or in his promises. And trusted not in his salvation - In his power and his willingness to save. They had had abundant evidence of that power, but they still doubted his ability to save them, notwithstanding all that he had done for them. return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“Trusted not - That he both could, and would save them from the famine which they feared. Psalms 78:23”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 106:24; Isa 7:9; Heb 3:12, Heb 3:18, Heb 3:19, Heb 11:6; Jo1 5:10; Jde 1:5 Psalms 78:23”
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