Psalms 78:13 asv — He clave the sea, and caused them to pass through; And he made the waters to stand as a heap.

American Standard Version

"He clave the sea, and caused them to pass through; And he made the waters to stand as a heap. "

— Psalms 78:13, American Standard Version

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Psalms 78 — Context

10

They kept not the covenant of God, And refused to walk in his law;

11

And they forgat his doings, And his wondrous works that he had showed them.

12

Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, In the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.

13

He clave the sea, and caused them to pass through; And he made the waters to stand as a heap.

14

In the day-time also he led them with a cloud, And all the night with a light of fire.

15

He clave rocks in the wilderness, And gave them drink abundantly as out of the depths.

16

He brought streams also out of the rock, And caused waters to run down like rivers.

Psalms 78:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:13 say?
Psalms 78:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “He clave the sea, and caused them to pass through; And he made the waters to stand as a heap. ”
Where is Psalms 78:13 in the Bible?
Psalms 78:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 13.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 78:13.
What translation should I read Psalms 78:13 in?
Psalms 78:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 78:13?
Psalms 78:13 reads (ASV): “He clave the sea, and caused them to pass through; And he made the waters to stand as a heap. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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