King James Version
Psalms 78:62 in the King James Version says “He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 78 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.”
Psalms 78:62 · KJV
So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among men;
And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy's hand.
He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.
The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage. given: Heb. praised
Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“also unto the sword”
H2719drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
“his people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
“with his inheritance”
H5159properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
“and was wroth”
H5674to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
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