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Psalm 78:50
ESV He made a path for his anger; he did not spare them from death, but gave their lives over to the plague.
NIV He prepared a path for his anger; he did not spare them from death but gave them over to the plague.
NASB He leveled a path for His anger; He did not spare their souls from death, But turned their lives over to the plague,
CSB He cleared a path for his anger. He did not spare them from death but delivered their lives to the plague.
NLT He turned his anger against them; he did not spare the Egyptians’ lives but ravaged them with the plague.
KJV He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence;
NKJV He made a path for His anger; He did not spare their soul from death, But gave their life over to the plague,

What does Psalm 78:50 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 78, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 78:9–64 is a long summary of God's work on behalf of Israel. God freed the people from slavery in Egypt, guiding them day and night. He brought them across the Red Sea while drowning their Egyptian attackers. Despite their complaints and bitterness, the Lord provided food and water. When Israel finally entered the Promised Land, He empowered them to take it from the depraved Canaanites. Even then, the people betrayed their God. This led to the cycle of rescue and defeat described in the book of Judges.
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Chapter Summary
This psalm begins with a call for Israel to remember. In fact, they are told to remember remembering: God intends them to look back on their history during hard times. After setting this scene, Asaph gives a detailed list of ways in which the Lord has dealt with Israel. This includes punishment for blatant sin, but also consistent protection and care. Every time Israel sinned, God preserved and restored them, no matter how far they fell.
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