Psalms 78:39

For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 78:39

BSB

He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return.

AKJV

For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passes away, and comes not again.

CPDV

And he remembered that they are flesh: with a spirit that goes forth and does not return.

ERV

And he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again.

NHEB

He remembered that they were but flesh, a wind that passes away, and doesn't come again.

SMT

And he will remember that they are flesh; a spirit going and not turning back.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 78:39

ForherememberedH2142VerbthattheywerebutfleshH1320Noun MasculineawindH7307Noun FemininethatpassethawayH1980VerbandcomethnotagainH7725Verb

Commentary for Psalms 78:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 78:39

Summary

God understood human weakness

Event

God comprehends human limitations

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC