Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And returned and searched
King James Version
When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God.
Holman Bible
the rest began to seek Him;
they repented and searched for God.
International Standard Version
When he struck them, they sought him; they repented, and eagerly sought God.
A Conservative Version
When he killed them, then they inquired after him, and they returned and sought God earnestly.
American Standard Version
When he slew them, then they inquired after him; And they returned and sought God earnestly.
Amplified
When He killed [some of] them, then those remaining sought Him,
And they returned [to Him] and searched diligently for God [for a time].
Bible in Basic English
When he sent death on them, then they made search for him; turning to him and looking for him with care;
Darby Translation
When he slew them, then they sought him, and returned and sought early after God;
Julia Smith Translation
When he slew them and they sought him, and they turned back and sought for God.
King James 2000
When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When he killed [some of] them, then they sought him, and repented and earnestly sought God.
Modern King James verseion
When He killed them, then they looked for Him; and they turned back and sought after God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When he slew them, they sought him, and turned them early, and inquired after God.
NET Bible
When he struck them down, they sought his favor; they turned back and longed for God.
New Heart English Bible
When he killed them, then they inquired after him. They returned and sought God earnestly.
The Emphasized Bible
If he slew of them, then they sought him, Yea they turned, and did earnestly seek GOD;
Webster
When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God.
World English Bible
When he killed them, then they inquired after him. They returned and sought God earnestly.
Youngs Literal Translation
If He slew them, then they sought Him, And turned back, and sought God earnestly,
Themes
Compassion » The lord being compassionate
Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » Affliction
Enquiring of God » General examples of
Forgiveness » The lord forgiving
Inquiring of God » General examples of
Redemption » The lord being the redeemer
Returning to God » General references to
Seeking God » Afflictions designed to lead to
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 78:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
Lessons From Israel's Past
33
He brought their days to an end like a whisper in the wind. He brought their years to an end in terror.
34
And returned and searched
Phrases
Cross References
Hosea 5:15
I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek me. They will seek me earnestly in their affliction.
Numbers 21:7
The people came to Moses and said: We sinned when we criticized Jehovah and you. Pray to Jehovah so that he will take the snakes away from us. So Moses prayed for the people.
Judges 3:8-9
Jehovah became angry at Israel and let King Cushan Rishathaim of Mesopotamia conquer them. They were subject to him for eight years.
Judges 3:12-15
The people of Israel sinned against Jehovah again. Because of this Jehovah made King Eglon of Moab stronger than Israel.
Judges 4:3
Jabin had nine hundred iron chariots, and he ruled the people of Israel with cruelty and violence for twenty years. The people of Israel cried out to Jehovah for help.
Judges 10:7-10
The anger of Jehovah burned against Israel. So he allowed the Philistines and the Ammonites to conquer them.
Isaiah 26:6
Feet trample it down, the feet of the depressed, the footsteps of the poor (needy).
Jeremiah 22:23
You who dwell in Lebanon nested in the cedars. How you will groan when pangs come upon you, Pain like a woman in childbirth!
Hosea 7:14
And they do not cry to me from their heart when they wail on their beds. For the sake of grain and new wine they assemble, but they turn away from me.