KJV ORIGINAL
And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They forgot God's mighty works and the amazing things he had shown them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how people forgot all the incredible things God had done for them.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 78 is a historical psalm written to recount Israel's past as a lesson for future generations, emphasizing the importance of remembering God's faithfulness. In this verse, the psalmist is referring to the Israelites' forgetfulness of God's miraculous acts, such as the plagues and the parting of the Red Sea during the Exodus from Egypt. This forgetfulness occurred during their wilderness wanderings, leading to cycles of rebellion and discipline from God.
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