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Psalm 78:17
ESV Yet they sinned still more against him, rebelling against the Most High in the desert.
NIV But they continued to sin against him, rebelling in the wilderness against the Most High.
NASB Yet they still continued to sin against Him, To rebel against the Most High in the desert.
CSB But they continued to sin against him, rebelling in the desert against the Most High.
NLT Yet they kept on sinning against him, rebelling against the Most High in the desert.
KJV And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness.
NKJV But they sinned even more against Him By rebelling against the Most High in the wilderness.

What does Psalm 78:17 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 78, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 78:9–64 is a long summary of God's work on behalf of Israel. God freed the people from slavery in Egypt, guiding them day and night. He brought them across the Red Sea while drowning their Egyptian attackers. Despite their complaints and bitterness, the Lord provided food and water. When Israel finally entered the Promised Land, He empowered them to take it from the depraved Canaanites. Even then, the people betrayed their God. This led to the cycle of rescue and defeat described in the book of Judges.
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Chapter Summary
This psalm begins with a call for Israel to remember. In fact, they are told to remember remembering: God intends them to look back on their history during hard times. After setting this scene, Asaph gives a detailed list of ways in which the Lord has dealt with Israel. This includes punishment for blatant sin, but also consistent protection and care. Every time Israel sinned, God preserved and restored them, no matter how far they fell.
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