King James Version
Psalms 78:22 in the King James Version says “Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 78 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:”
Psalms 78:22 · KJV
Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?
Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:
Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,
And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“Because they believed”
H539properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanen
“not in God”
H430gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“and trusted”
H982properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
“not in his salvation”
H3444something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
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