Psalms 78:57
But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 78 connects to 10 cross-references. A lengthy Maskil of Asaph retelling Israelite history from the Exodus through David's election, emphasizing the recurring pattern of divine provision, human rebellion, divine judgment, and renewed grace. It aims to teach the next generation not to be like their …
Other Translations
But turned back, and dealt treacherously like their fathers: They were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
And they turn back, And deal treacherously like their fathers, They have been turned like a deceitful bow,
Their hearts were turned back and untrue like their fathers; they were turned to one side like a twisted bow.
Cross References
And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord: and the Lord strengthened Eglon the …
And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and forgat the Lord their God, and …
And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, Hittites, and Amorites, and Perizzites, and Hivites, and Jebusites:
For when I had brought them into the land, for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it …
Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Yet …
Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel.
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant.
They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;
And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, …
They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the …