Psalms 78:59 bbe — When this came to God's ears he was very angry, and gave up Israel completely;

Bible in Basic English

"When this came to God's ears he was very angry, and gave up Israel completely;"

— Psalms 78:59, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 78 — Context

56

But they were bitter against the Most High God, testing him, and not keeping his laws;

57

Their hearts were turned back and untrue like their fathers; they were turned to one side like a twisted bow.

58

They made him angry with their high places; moving him to wrath with their images.

59

When this came to God's ears he was very angry, and gave up Israel completely;

60

So that he went away from the holy place in Shiloh, the tent which he had put among men;

61

And he let his strength be taken prisoner, and gave his glory into the hands of his hater.

62

He gave his people up to the sword, and was angry with his heritage.

Psalms 78:59 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:59 say?
Psalms 78:59 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When this came to God's ears he was very angry, and gave up Israel completely;”
Where is Psalms 78:59 in the Bible?
Psalms 78:59 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 59.
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 78:59.
What translation should I read Psalms 78:59 in?
Psalms 78:59 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 78:59?
Psalms 78:59 reads (BBE): “When this came to God's ears he was very angry, and gave up Israel completely;” 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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