Psalms 78:51

"He made a path for his anger. He didn’t spare their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence,"

Key Reflection

This verse depicts God's anger as having a directed path, emphasizing His sovereignty and judgment. It highlights how severe His wrath can be, leading to the death of many through pestilence, illustrating both the power of divine retribution and its profound impact on the lives of those who disobey.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And smote all the firstborn in Egypt -SeeExodus 11:4-5;Exodus 12:29-30. The chief of their strength -Those on whom they relied; their firstborn; their pride; their glory; their heirs. CompareGenesis 49:3. In the tabernacles of Ham -The tents; the dwelling-places of Ham; that is, of Egypt. CompareGenesis 10:6;Psalms 105:23,Psalms 105:27;Psalms 106:22,

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