For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again.
For he remembered that they were only human beings; like a breath of wind that passes by and never returns.
God is compassionate toward people because he remembers that we are fragile and our lives are brief.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 78 is a historical psalm attributed to Asaph, which recounts the story of Israel's rebellion and God's faithfulness from the Exodus onward, serving as a warning and a lesson for future generations. In this verse, it highlights God's mercy during the wilderness wanderings, where He remembered the Israelites' human frailty and mortality, choosing not to destroy them despite their unfaithfulness. This reflects the ancient Israelite understanding of human life as temporary and utterly dependent on God's sustaining power.
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