Psalm 78:65

65 Und der HERR erwachte wie ein Schlafender, wie ein Starker jauchzt, der vom Wein kommt,

Psalm 78:65 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 78:65

Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep
He seemed to be asleep, while he suffered the ark to be taken, and the Israelites to be slain; and he may be said to awake when he exerted his power in smiting the Philistines, and causing their idol to fall before his ark; see ( Psalms 7:6 ) ( 44:23 ) ,

and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine;
who having taken a free draught of generous wine, not to excess, goes forth with great courage and cheerfulness to meet his adversary, shouting as he goes, being sure of victory; which must be applied to God with decency, consistent with the glory of his majesty, and the perfections of his nature; and seems designed to express his power and readiness to help his people, and avenge himself on his enemies; see ( Isaiah 42:13 ) ( Zechariah 9:15 ) .

Psalm 78:65 In-Context

63 Ihre junge Mannschaft fraß das Feuer, und ihre Jungfrauen mußten ungefreit bleiben.

64 Ihre Priester fielen durchs Schwert, und waren keine Witwen, die da weinen sollten.

65 Und der HERR erwachte wie ein Schlafender, wie ein Starker jauchzt, der vom Wein kommt,

66 und schlug seine Feinde zurück und hängte ihnen ewige Schande an.

67 Und er verwarf die Hütte Josephs und erwählte nicht den Stamm Ephraim,