Psalms 78:57

But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow.

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Other Translations for Psalms 78:57

BSB
They turned back and were faithless like their fathers, twisted like a faulty bow.
AKJV
But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
CPDV
And they turned themselves aside, and they did not serve the covenant. In the same manner as their fathers, they were turned backwards, like a crooked bow.
ERV
But turned back, and dealt treacherously like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
NHEB
but turned back, and dealt treacherously like their fathers. They were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
SMT
And they will draw back, and they will transgress as their fathers: they were turned as a bow of deceit.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 78:57

ButturnedbackH5472VerbanddealtunfaithfullyH898VerbliketheirfathersH1Noun MasculinetheywereturnedasideH2015VerblikeadeceitfulH7423Noun FemininebowH7198Noun Feminine

Commentary for Psalms 78:57

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 78:57
Summary
People betray God like their ancestors
Place
Canaan
Event
Unfaithful behavior continues
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Narrative