Psalms 78:38

"For their heart was not right with him, neither were they faithful in his covenant."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 78:38, the psalmist reflects on a time when the Israelites did not maintain a proper relationship with God. Their hearts were not aligned with His will, and they failed to uphold the covenant promises made between them, as detailed in earlier scriptures like Exodus and Deuteronomy. This lack of faithfulness not only reflected a spiritual disconnection but also highlighted the importance of maintaining a heart that is genuinely devoted and committed to God's agreements and commands.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

But he, being full of compassion -literally, “But he, merciful,” That is, he was ready to forgive them. Forgave their iniquity -literally, Atoned for, expiated, covered over their iniquity. There is connected with the word the idea of expiation or atonement, as the ground of pardon. And destroyed them not -Did not cut them off in their repeated acts of rebellion. He bore with them, and spared them. Yea, many a time turned he his anger away -literally, He multiplied to turn his anger away. That is, he did it repeatedly. There were frequent occasions on their journey for doing this, and he did it. And did not stir up all his wrath -literally, Did not excite, or arouse all his anger.

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