Psalms 78:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Ephraim forgot the wonders God had performed for them.
The Context of Psalms 78:11
Ephraim forgot the miracles and wonders God had shown them, losing the basis for trust.
What Does Psalms 78:11 Mean?
Forgetfulness is identified as another dimension of their spiritual failure. Despite seeing God's wonders performed directly, they allowed memory of these acts to fade. This is not passive forgetting but a kind of willful amnesia—they had been shown these miracles, yet chose not to retain or be sustained by them.
The equation of forgetting God's works with breaking covenant and refusing law suggests that memory is itself a spiritual discipline. To forget is to lose the foundation of trust and obedience. The wonders that should have reinforced their hope and faithfulness instead were allowed to slip from their consciousness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 78:11
What does Psalms 78:11 mean?
Ephraim forgot the wonders God had performed for them.
What is the context of Psalms 78:11?
Ephraim forgot the miracles and wonders God had shown them, losing the basis for trust.