Psalms 78:63
The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 78 connects to 8 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
Fire devoured their young men; And their virgins had no marriage-song.
His young men hath fire consumed, And His virgins have not been praised.
Their young men were burned in the fire; and their virgins were not praised in the bride-song.
Cross References
And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and …
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And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and …
Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, …
For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this …
Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of …
Therefore the Lord heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up …