Psalms 105:12

When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it.

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Other Translations for Psalms 105:12

BSB
When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land,
AKJV
When they were but a few men in number; yes, very few, and strangers in it.
CPDV
Though they may have been but a small number, very few and foreigners there,
ERV
When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and sojourners in it;
NHEB
when they were but a few men in number, yes, very few, and foreigners in it.
SMT
In their being men of number, as few and strangers in it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 105:12

WhentheywerebutafewmenH4962Noun MasculineinnumberH4557Noun MasculineyeaveryfewH4592andstrangersH1481Verbinit

Commentary for Psalms 105:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 105:12
Summary
Ancestors numerically insignificant, foreign sojourners
Event
Description of ancestral small numbers
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
History