KJV ORIGINAL
When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When God heard this, he became angry and was deeply disgusted with Israel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God became furious and completely disgusted with Israel because of their unfaithfulness and rebellion against him.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 78 is a historical psalm attributed to Asaph, which recounts Israel's repeated unfaithfulness to God from the Exodus onward, serving as a lesson for future generations. In verse 59, it specifically describes a moment when Israel's idolatry and sins provoked God's anger, leading to His rejection of them as a form of discipline. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's holiness demanding accountability for covenant-breaking.
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