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Psalms 78:38 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 78:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 78 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath.”
Psalms 78:38 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 78:38
But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not. The stunning reversal begins with wĕhûʾ (וְהוּא, "but he")—despite their lying flattery and heart-unfaithfulness, God remains compassionate. Raḥûm (רַחוּם, "full of compassion") derives from reḥem (רֶחֶם, womb), depicting mother-love tender mercy. Kāpar (כָּפַר, "forgave") means to cover or atone—the sacrificial language pointing to substitutionary atonement.Yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath. The phrase hirbâ lĕhāšîḇ ʾappô (הִרְבָּה לְהָשִׁיב אַפּוֹ, "multiplied to turn ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 78:38
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“and for my praise will I refrain for you”
“and I didn't destroy them”
“and abundant in loving kindness”
“neither kept my ordinances to do them”
“Jacob and Israel; for you are my servant. I have formed you. You are my servant. Israel”
“and proclaimed”
“as did Manasseh his father.”
“and they rejected my ordinances”
“but they were rebellious in their counsel”
“saying”