Psalms 78:32 Meaning and Explanation
“For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.”
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The Context of Psalms 78:32
Even after judgment, the people continued to sin and refused to believe despite God's wonders.
What Does Psalms 78:32 Mean?
'For all this' points back to everything: the miracles, the provision, the judgment. Yet 'they sinned still'—there is no repentance, no change in direction. The use of 'still' suggests ongoing, habitual sin, not a momentary failure. Unbelief remains their fundamental stance.
The psalmist emphasizes 'believed not for his wondrous works'—they would not let the miracles convince them. After seeing the sea divided, water from rock, manna, and quail, they still refused to believe. This describes a spiritual hardness that transcends circumstance. No provision or judgment seems sufficient to shift their fundamental posture of disbelief.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 78:32
What does Psalms 78:32 mean?
Despite the judgment, the people continued in sin and refused to believe in God's miraculous works.
What is the context of Psalms 78:32?
Even after judgment, the people continued to sin and refused to believe despite God's wonders.