Psalm 78:26
New International Version
He let loose the east wind from the heavens and by his power made the south wind blow.

New Living Translation
He released the east wind in the heavens and guided the south wind by his mighty power.

English Standard Version
He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens, and by his power he led out the south wind;

Berean Standard Bible
He stirred the east wind from the heavens and drove the south wind by His might.

King James Bible
He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.

New King James Version
He caused an east wind to blow in the heavens; And by His power He brought in the south wind.

New American Standard Bible
He made the east wind blow in the sky And by His power He directed the south wind.

NASB 1995
He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens And by His power He directed the south wind.

NASB 1977
He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens; And by His power He directed the south wind.

Legacy Standard Bible
He led forth the east wind in the heavens And by His strength He guided the south wind.

Amplified Bible
He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens And by His [unlimited] power He guided the south wind.

Christian Standard Bible
He made the east wind blow in the skies and drove the south wind by his might.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made the east wind blow in the skies and drove the south wind by His might.

American Standard Version
He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens; And by his power he guided the south wind.

Contemporary English Version
God's mighty power sent a strong wind from the southeast,

English Revised Version
He caused the east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he guided the south wind.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He made the east wind blow in the heavens and guided the south wind with his might.

Good News Translation
He also caused the east wind to blow, and by his power he stirred up the south wind;

International Standard Version
He stirred up the east wind in the heavens and drove the south wind by his might.

Majority Standard Bible
He stirred the east wind from the heavens and drove the south wind by His might.

NET Bible
He brought the east wind through the sky, and by his strength led forth the south wind.

New Heart English Bible
He caused the east wind to blow in the sky. By his power he guided the south wind.

Webster's Bible Translation
He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.

World English Bible
He caused the east wind to blow in the sky. By his power he guided the south wind.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He causes an east wind to journey in the heavens, "" And leads a south wind by His strength,

Young's Literal Translation
He causeth an east wind to journey in the heavens, And leadeth by His strength a south wind,

Smith's Literal Translation
He will cause the east wind to go forth in the heavens, and by his strength he will lead the south wind.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He removed the south wind from heaven: and by his power brought in the southwest wind.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He transferred the south wind from heaven, and, in his virtue, he brought in the Southwest wind.

New American Bible
He stirred up the east wind in the skies; by his might God brought on the south wind.

New Revised Standard Version
He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens, and by his power he led out the south wind;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He caused winds to blow in the skies; and by his power he brought in the south wind.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He made the wind blow in the sky and he led the southern sky by his strength.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He caused the east wind to set forth in heaven; And by His power He brought on the south wind.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He removed the south wind from heaven; and by his might he brought in the south-west wind.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
25Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. 26He stirred the east wind from the heavens and drove the south wind by His might. 27He rained meat on them like dust, and winged birds like the sand of the sea.…

Cross References
Exodus 16:13
That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp.

Numbers 11:31-32
Now a wind sent by the LORD came up, drove in quail from the sea, and brought them near the camp, about two cubits above the surface of the ground, for a day’s journey in every direction around the camp. / All that day and night, and all the next day, the people stayed up gathering the quail. No one gathered less than ten homers, and they spread them out all around the camp.

John 6:31-33
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

Nehemiah 9:20-21
You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. / For forty years You sustained them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell.

1 Corinthians 10:3-4
They all ate the same spiritual food / and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.

Psalm 105:40
They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.

Exodus 16:4
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions.

Numbers 11:9
When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it.

John 6:49-51
Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. / This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. / I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.”

Deuteronomy 8:3
He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

Matthew 4:4
But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Exodus 16:35
The Israelites ate manna forty years, until they came to a land where they could settle; they ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan.

Numbers 11:6
But now our appetite is gone; there is nothing to see but this manna!”

John 6:58
This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.”

Deuteronomy 29:5
For forty years I led you in the wilderness, yet your clothes and sandals did not wear out.


Treasury of Scripture

He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.

he caused

Psalm 135:7
He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.

Numbers 11:31
And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth.

blow.

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Psalm 78
1. An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God
9. The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient
67. The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David.














He stirred
The phrase "He stirred" indicates an active involvement of God in the natural world. The Hebrew root for "stirred" is "עורר" (ʿōrēr), which conveys the idea of awakening or inciting. This suggests that God is not a passive observer but an active participant in the unfolding of events. In the context of Psalm 78, this action demonstrates God's sovereignty and control over creation, emphasizing His power to command the elements to fulfill His purposes.

the east wind
refers to a specific meteorological phenomenon often associated with judgment or significant change in the Bible. The Hebrew term "קדים" (qādîm) is used here, which is known for its hot, dry, and sometimes destructive nature. In the historical context of the Israelites, the east wind was a familiar force, often bringing about dramatic shifts in weather and circumstances. This wind is symbolic of God's ability to bring about transformation and to execute His will, whether in blessing or in judgment.

in the heavens
highlights the divine origin and authority of the action. The Hebrew word "שמים" (shāmayim) is used, which can mean both the physical sky and the spiritual realm. This dual meaning underscores the connection between God's heavenly authority and His earthly interventions. It reminds the reader that God's actions are not random but are orchestrated from His throne in the heavens, where He reigns supreme over all creation.

and by His power
The phrase "and by His power" emphasizes the omnipotence of God. The Hebrew word for "power" is "עז" (ʿōz), which denotes strength and might. This power is not just physical but also moral and spiritual, reflecting God's ability to accomplish His will in all realms. In the context of Psalm 78, it serves as a reminder of God's capability to provide for and protect His people, as well as to discipline and correct them when necessary.

He directed the south wind
The phrase "He directed" indicates purposeful guidance and control. The Hebrew root "נחה" (nāḥâ) means to lead or guide, suggesting that God's actions are intentional and directed towards a specific outcome. This reflects the biblical theme of God's providence, where He guides the course of history according to His divine plan.

the south wind
refers to another significant meteorological element. The Hebrew term "תימן" (tēmān) is used, which is associated with warmth and often brings rain. In the biblical context, the south wind can symbolize blessing and provision, as it brings the necessary conditions for growth and sustenance. This highlights God's role as the provider and sustainer of life, who uses the forces of nature to care for His creation.

(26) East wind . . . south wind.--Probably the very winds that brought the flights of quails, and not merely poetical details. (See Smith's Biblical Dictionary, art. "Quails.")

Verse 26. - He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind. Here, again, tradition seems to speak. The narrative in the Pentateuch has only, "There went forth a wind from the Lord" (Numbers 11:81).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He stirred
יַסַּ֣ע (yas·sa‘)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey

the east wind
קָ֭דִים (qā·ḏîm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6921: The fore, front part, the East

from the heavens
בַּשָּׁמָ֑יִם (baš·šā·mā·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

and drove
וַיְנַהֵ֖ג (way·na·hêḡ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5090: To drive forth, lead, carry away, to proceed, to sigh

the south wind
תֵימָֽן׃ (ṯê·mān)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8486: South, south wind

by His might.
בְּעֻזּ֣וֹ (bə·‘uz·zōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5797: Strength, might


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