And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual reproach.
Parallel translations
- WEB He struck his adversaries backward. He put them to a perpetual reproach.
- BSB He beat back His foes; He put them to everlasting shame.
- NKJV And He beat back His enemies; He put them to a perpetual reproach.
- NASB He drove His adversaries backward; He put on them an everlasting disgrace.
- NLT He routed his enemies and sent them to eternal shame.
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Quick answer
God struck His enemies back and put them to lasting shame. He decisively defeated those who opposed Him.
Overview
The Lord 'struck his adversaries backward,' subjecting them to 'perpetual reproach,' recalling how the Philistines were humbled by the ark's presence. God's power needs no human help to overthrow His foes. This certain triumph over enemies anticipates Christ's final victory over every power that opposes God's kingdom.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Sam 5:6But the hand of the LORD was heavy upon them of Ashdod, and he destroyed them, and smote them with emerods, even Ashdod and the coasts thereof.
- Jer 23:40And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten.
- Job 40:12Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.
- 1 Sam 6:4Then said they, What shall be the trespass offering which we shall return to him? They answered, Five golden emerods, and five golden mice, according to the number of the lords of the Philistines: for one plague was on you all, and on your lords.
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