Psalms 78:10 Meaning and Explanation
“They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Ephraim failed to keep God's covenant and rejected his law.
The Context of Psalms 78:10
Ephraim's failure to keep the covenant and God's law underlies their military defeat.
What Does Psalms 78:10 Mean?
The core of their failure is spelled out: they did not keep God's covenant and refused to walk in his law. These are not technical failures but deliberate rejections. 'Refused' suggests an active choice to disregard what God had commanded. Breaking the covenant meant violating the foundational agreement between God and Israel.
The language points to a deeper spiritual problem—not ignorance but willful disobedience. This explains why military equipment and training could not save them: without alignment to God's covenant and law, the community cannot access the blessing and protection that comes through faithfulness. The refusal becomes the root cause of their military defeat.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 78:10
What does Psalms 78:10 mean?
Ephraim failed to keep God's covenant and rejected his law.
What is the context of Psalms 78:10?
Ephraim's failure to keep the covenant and God's law underlies their military defeat.