Psalms 106:38 Meaning and Explanation
“And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Israel shed innocent blood of their children in Molech worship, polluting the land with bloodshed.
The Context of Psalms 106:38
The cosmic consequence: not only did the people break covenant, but they defiled the land itself.
What Does Psalms 106:38 Mean?
The repetition of the crime emphasizes its enormity. The shedding of innocent blood—the blood of their own children—was among the worst spiritual crimes imaginable, directly violating both human morality and covenant law.
The land itself became polluted by this bloodshed. The earth, which would normally soak up rain and blood as part of life, was defiled by the systematic murder of innocents. The land itself testified against those who inhabited it.
Psalms 106:38 in the Original Language
nishm'at (נִשְׁמַת), 'shed' — poured out, spilled, caused to flow.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 106:38
What does Psalms 106:38 mean?
Israel shed innocent blood of their children in Molech worship, polluting the land with bloodshed.
What is the context of Psalms 106:38?
The cosmic consequence: not only did the people break covenant, but they defiled the land itself.