Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 78:45
45. The dog-fly or the mosquito. read more
45. The dog-fly or the mosquito. read more
46. caterpillar—the Hebrew name, from its voracity, and that of— locust—from its multitude. read more
47, 48. The additional effects of the storm here mentioned (compare :-) are consistent with Moses' account. read more
48. gave . . . cattle—literally, "shut up" (compare :-). read more
49. evil angels—or, "angels of evil"—many were perhaps employed, and other evils inflicted. read more
50, 51. made a way—removed obstacles, gave it full scope. read more
Psalms 78This didactic psalm teaches present and future generations to learn from the past, and it stresses the grace of God. Didactic psalms offer wisdom to the reader. Some have called this a history psalm (cf. Psalms 105, 106, 114, 135, , 136). [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 230.] "This could be sub-titled, in view of Psalms 78:12; Psalms 78:68, From Zoan to Zion, for it reviews the turbulent adolescence of Israel from its time of slavery in Egypt to the reign of David. Like the... read more
3. The record of God’s goodness and Israel’s unfaithfulness 78:12-72 read more
In response to their murmuring, God sent fire that burned on the outskirts of the camp (Numbers 11:1-3). This was a warning to the people. When they requested bread, He sent it to them abundantly (Exodus 16:14-31). Asaph called the manna angels’ food (Psalms 78:25) because it came down from heaven. When the people insisted on having meat, God sent abundant quail (Exodus 16:13; Numbers 11:31). However, He also sent a plague that should have taught them to be content with His provisions (Numbers... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 78:43
43. wrought—set or held forth. read more