Then the LORD awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
Then the LORD woke up like someone coming out of sleep, and like a powerful warrior who shouts with strength and energy.
This verse describes God suddenly springing into action with tremendous power after a period of seeming inactivity.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 78 is a historical psalm attributed to Asaph that recounts Israel's repeated unfaithfulness to God and His enduring mercy, drawing from events like the Exodus and the conquest of the Promised Land. In verse 65, this imagery of God awakening like a mighty warrior shouting from wine symbolizes His sudden and powerful intervention to defeat Israel's enemies, possibly alluding to victories such as the return of the Ark of the Covenant. This poetic language was common in ancient Near Eastern culture to portray divine strength and readiness to act.
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