Psalms 78:35 Meaning and Explanation
“And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The people remembered God's foundational role as their rock and redeemer.
The Context of Psalms 78:35
In their distress, the people recalled that God was their strength and the one who had saved them.
What Does Psalms 78:35 Mean?
In crisis, memory returns. They recall that God is their 'rock'—a metaphor for stability, strength, and trustworthiness. The parallel 'high God' emphasizes his transcendence and power, while 'redeemer' points to his role in their deliverance from Egypt. These memories are true and foundational.
The shift from forgetting (verse 11) to remembering marks a spiritual turning point. The substance of what they remember is not new doctrine but the core truth they had known all along and abandoned. This suggests that what often prevents faith is not ignorance but failure of memory and attention.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 78:35
What does Psalms 78:35 mean?
The people remembered God's foundational role as their rock and redeemer.
What is the context of Psalms 78:35?
In their distress, the people recalled that God was their strength and the one who had saved them.