Psalms 78:35

"When he killed them, then they inquired after him. They returned and sought God earnestly."

Key Reflection

This verse illustrates a pivotal moment where Israel's rebellion against God led to divine judgment, but even amidst suffering, there was an awakening of remorse. The people's inquiry after God indicates a glimmer of repentance, suggesting that while their actions were sinful, they eventually turned back to seek divine favor and forgiveness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And they remembered that God was their Rock -SeeDeuteronomy 32:4,Deuteronomy 32:15,Deuteronomy 32:31. Compare the notes atPsalms 18:2. That is, they were brought to reflect that their only security and defense was God. They were made to feel that they could not rely on themselves, or on any human power, and that their only trust was in God. And the high God their Redeemer -The God who is exalted over all; the true and living God. The truth was brought to their recollection that it was He who had delivered them from bondage in Egypt, and who had brought them out into freedom. On the word “Redeemer,” see the notes atIsaiah 41:14.

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