Psalms 78:38
Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)
أَمَّا هُوَ فَرَؤُوفٌ، يَغْفِرُ ٱلْإِثْمَ وَلَا يُهْلِكُ. وَكَثِيرًا مَا رَدَّ غَضَبَهُ، وَلَمْ يُشْعِلْ كُلَّ سَخَطِهِ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is about God's mercy and compassion. It says that even though God was angry with the people for their wrongdoings, He chose to forgive them instead of punishing them. He did this many times, showing how patient and loving He is.
Explained for Children
Imagine you did something naughty, and your mom was upset. But instead of being really strict, she forgave you and didn't punish you. That's like what God does in this verse. He forgave people many times even when He was really upset.
Historical Background
Psalm 78 was written by Asaph, a singer and poet during the time of King David. It's a long song that tells the story of Israel's history, reminding people of God's kindness and mercy despite their repeated disobedience.
Living It Out Today
Think about a situation where a friend has done something that upsets you. Instead of holding a grudge, you can choose to forgive them, just like God forgives us many times. This can help heal relationships and promote peace.
Topics
forgivenessmercypatiencedivine lovecompassiongrace
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'full of compassion' mean in Psalms 78:38?
It means that God has a deep feeling of sympathy and concern for people, even when they do wrong things. He is full of mercy and wants to help and forgive.
How often did God forgive the people?
The verse says He forgave them 'many a time,' indicating that God repeatedly forgave the people's sins, showing His enduring patience and love.
Why is God's anger important to mention?
Mentioning God's anger highlights the seriousness of the people's wrongdoings and emphasizes the extent of His mercy in forgiving them despite His justified anger.
How can we apply this verse in our relationships?
We can apply this verse by choosing to forgive others as God forgave us, understanding that forgiveness can heal relationships and bring peace, even when it's hard.