Psalms 78:48 net — He rained hail down on their cattle, and hurled lightning bolts down on their livestock.

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"He rained hail down on their cattle, and hurled lightning bolts down on their livestock."

— Psalms 78:48, NET Bible

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Psalms 78 — Context

45

He sent swarms of biting insects against them, as well as frogs that overran their land.

46

He gave their crops to the grasshopper, the fruit of their labor to the locust.

47

He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycamore-fig trees with driving rain.

48

He rained hail down on their cattle, and hurled lightning bolts down on their livestock.

49

His raging anger lashed out against them, He sent fury, rage, and trouble as messengers who bring disaster.

50

He sent his anger in full force; he did not spare them from death; he handed their lives over to destruction.

51

He struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, the firstfruits of their reproductive power in the tents of Ham.

Psalms 78:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:48 say?
Psalms 78:48 in the NET Bible reads: “He rained hail down on their cattle, and hurled lightning bolts down on their livestock.”
Where is Psalms 78:48 in the Bible?
Psalms 78:48 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 48.
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 78:48.
What translation should I read Psalms 78:48 in?
Psalms 78:48 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 78:48?
Psalms 78:48 reads (NET): “He rained hail down on their cattle, and hurled lightning bolts down on their livestock.” 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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