Psalms 78:65

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 78:65

BSB

Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a mighty warrior overcome by wine.

AKJV

Then the LORD awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouts by reason of wine.

CPDV

And the Lord was awaked, as if out of sleep, and like a powerful man impaired by wine.

ERV

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

NHEB

Then the Lord awakened as one out of sleep, like a mighty man who shouts by reason of wine.

SMT

And Jehovah will awake as he sleeping, as the strong one shouting from wine.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 78:65

ThentheLordH136Noun Masculine awakedH3364VerbasoneoutofsleepH3463AdjectiveandlikeamightymanH1368thatshoutethH7442VerbbyreasonofwineH3196Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 78:65

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Overview of Psalms 78:65

Summary

God awakens from inactivity like powerful warrior

Place

Israel

Event

God awakens to action

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC