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Psalms 78:62–66

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Psalms 78:62

62He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.

Psalms 78:63

63The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage.

Psalms 78:64

64Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.

Psalms 78:65

65Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.

Psalms 78:66

66And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual reproach.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 78:62

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

people

Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

inheritance

A possession, portion, right, or promised heritage received by descent, allotment, covenant, or divine gift.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 78:63

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fire

Flame and burning heat; figuratively, fiery trial, judgment, zeal, or anger; to kindle or burn.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

young

Early in life or growth; not mature; also offspring, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

maidens

Unmarried young women or female attendants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

marriage

The covenant union of a man and a woman as husband and wife; also the celebration of that union.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 78:64

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priests

Persons who officiate in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; KJV contexts distinguish Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, chief priests, and persons made priests unto God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (headword: priest)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fell

Fell or dropped down; as an adjective, fierce or cruel; as a noun, an animal skin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lamentation

Expression of sorrow; cries of grief; the act of bewailing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 78:65

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

awaked

To cease sleeping, or to arouse from sleep or inactivity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sleep

To rest in natural sleep; by figure, to be inactive or dead and at rest.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mighty

Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

shouteth

Shouts: utters a sudden, loud cry.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (headword: shout)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 78:66

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

smote

Struck, beat, wounded, afflicted, or slew.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hinder

To stop; to interrupt; to obstruct; to impede or prevent from moving forward by any means.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

parts

Portions or divisions of a whole; also divides, separates, departs, or assigns shares.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

put

To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reproach

Shame; infamy; disgrace. That which is the cause of shame or disgrace.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 62

  1. 1 Samuel 4:2
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  2. Psalms 89:38
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  3. 1 Samuel 4:10–11
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  4. Isaiah 64:9
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From verse 63

  1. Jeremiah 7:34
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  2. Jeremiah 16:9
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  3. Numbers 11:1
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  4. Deuteronomy 29:20
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  5. Deuteronomy 32:22
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From verse 64

  1. 1 Samuel 4:17
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  2. Job 27:15
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  3. 1 Samuel 22:18–19
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  4. 1 Samuel 4:11
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  5. Ezekiel 24:23
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From verse 65

  1. Psalms 44:23
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  2. Isaiah 51:9
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  3. Psalms 7:6
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  4. Isaiah 42:13–14
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  5. Psalms 73:20
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From verse 66

  1. 1 Samuel 5:6
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  2. Jeremiah 23:40
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  3. Job 40:12
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  4. 1 Samuel 6:4
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