Psalms 78:31

“The wrath of God came vpon them, and slew the fattest of them: and smote downe the chosen men of Israel.”

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Other Translations for Psalms 78:31

The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen [men] of Israel.
- King James Version

The anger of God rose against them And killed some of their stoutest ones, And subdued the choice men of Israel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

When the anger of God went up against them, And slew of the fattest of them, And smote down the young men of Israel.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The wrath of God came on them, and put to death the fattest of them, and put an end to the young men of Israel.
- Basic English Bible

When the anger of God went up against them; and he slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.
- Darby Bible

The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.
- Webster's Bible

when the anger of God went up against them, killed some of the fattest of them, and struck down the young men of Israel.
- World English Bible

And the anger of God hath gone up against them, And He slayeth among their fat ones, And youths of Israel He caused to bend.
- Youngs Literal Bible

When the anger of God went up against them, and slew of the lustieth among them, and smote down the young men of Israel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Psalms 78:31

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 78:31

78:31 Mightiest - The most healthy and strong, who probably were most desirous of this food, and fed most eagerly upon it.


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