Psalms 78:3

"I will open my mouth in a parable. I will utter dark sayings of old,"

Key Reflection

In Psalms 78:3, the psalmist declares that he will speak through parables and share ancient, profound truths. This method of teaching was common in ancient Israel, where stories and analogies were used to convey deeper meanings and moral lessons to the people. By choosing this approach, the psalmist aims to reveal wisdom and guidance that has been passed down through generations, ensuring that these valuable insights continue to inform and instruct future listeners.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Which we have heard and known -Which have been communicated to us as certain truth. And our fathers have told us -That is, we have heard and known them by their telling us; or, this is the means by which we have known them. They have come down to us by tradition from ancient times.

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