Psalms 78:59 net — God heard and was angry; he completely rejected Israel.

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"God heard and was angry; he completely rejected Israel."

— Psalms 78:59, NET Bible

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KJV
“When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel:”
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ASV
“When God heardthis, he was wroth, And greatly abhorred Israel; ”
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WEB
“When God heard this, he was angry, and greatly abhorred Israel;”
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BBE
“When this came to God's ears he was very angry, and gave up Israel completely;”
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KJVA
“When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel:”
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Psalms 78 — Context

Yet they challenged and defied God Most High, and did not obey his commands.

They were unfaithful and acted as treacherously as their ancestors; they were as unreliable as a malfunctioning bow.

They made him angry with their pagan shrines, and made him jealous with their idols.

God heard and was angry; he completely rejected Israel.

He abandoned the sanctuary at Shiloh, the tent where he lived among men.

He allowed the symbol of his strong presence to be captured; he gave the symbol of his splendor into the hand of the enemy.

He delivered his people over to the sword, and was angry with his chosen nation.

Psalms 78:59 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:59 say?

Psalms 78:59 in the NET Bible reads: “God heard and was angry; he completely rejected Israel.”

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 (NET): “God heard and was angry; he completely rejected Israel.” 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.

Psalms 78:59 net — God heard and was angry; he completely rejected Israel.

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Psalms 78 — Context

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