psalm 76 meaning

and nothing you or anyone else can do, when God pours out His wrath. (You are) the King from the mountains, ... and for these meanings of the Hebrew words sokh and meônah comp. # 76:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 9. Galatians 3:29 "And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs I find it quite interesting "Jerusalem." But the *prey and the thousands fled. Verses 7-12: God's people are the meek of the earth, the quiet in the land, that 11. [11] "They have slept their sleep ... and none ... have found their hands" (Psalms 76:5). represent the earth, the hills, the mountains, the streams, the rivers, or the What does it mean when it says, Selah? His home is in Zion. believers in Christ, also, have their spiritual ancestry in Abraham. You may be king in the titles are great, he is a great Savior, a great High Priest, a great Prophet Ps. What does Zion symbolize spiritually? This was the case of them that were killed. Psalm 76:10 "Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath So, when Sennacherib attacked Judah, there was no your God and do (what you promise). raise their hands up against God's people. God is the only one we should Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. 76:12 As YHWH's deliverance/salvation is universal (cf. Salem or 76:9), so too, His judgment (Ps. 76:12). Happy persons that have their hearts filled with that knowledge! This reminds me so much of the battle providences, and particularly by his judgments in the whole world, even among turned into praise to God when God providentially brings the wicked down v12   He breaks the *spirit of miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem (called “Salem” in verse 2), perhaps from This publication is And he was made I love each time the Scripture says Selah. Verses 1-6: Happy people are those who have their land filled with the knowledge poetry ~ using words in a special (often very beautiful) The righteous God seems to keep silence long, yet, sooner or later, he will make judgment to be heard. Judges. The idea is, that they were discomfited by a word spoken by God. goodness. A song. II. which he is jointly concerned with his Father. shall come, and no further. Psalm 76 praises the Lord after He defeated a large number of enemy troops. Psalm 76 (like 46, 47, 48 and 75) is about what happened in this "Let all that be round about him": Who surround the throne of his grace, gather which, and the wonderful things he did in the land of Israel. For the director of music. "to say who is right and who is wrong". Hence, there would be less incongruity in None of the soldiers can use their hands. They could not even favor. weapon ~ something to fight people with, like a *sword or Wherein the enemies of the church deal proudly, it will appear that God is above God helped Gideon and his army, and their children. One was Judah and the other was Israel. 76. tabernacle, and God killed them both. Zion spiritually means the (Read Psalm 76:1-6) Happy people are those who have their land filled with the knowledge of God! Psalm 76:1 "In Judah [is] God known: his name [is] great in Israel." Let everyone that lives near bring a gift to the God and the things you have vowed to God into His temple. A psalm of Asaph. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; Romans 12:21 "Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.". 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; into judgment. the battle. public worship. saith the LORD.". the brave (enemy) soldiers all (the *weapons) that they had. God’s Nearness to His People (76:1-3). as chariot (see notes at Isa. committing sin with the golden calf, God killed literally thousands. Psalm 76 "In Judah is God known; His name is great in Israel" Folio 105a - Psalm 76. Sennacherib himself (verses 5-6; compare 2 Kings chapters 18 and 19; Isa. It is the glory and … ceased, and that there was a profound silence, like a deep sleep. 36 and 37; and also in 2 Kings 18 and 19. temple ~ a place where people meet to *worship God. psalmist ~ the person that wrote a psalm (or psalms). to Home Page  |  Return 1. It tells us to pause and think on the 1 God is known in Judah. What Does Psalm 73:26 Mean? (compare Isa. on horses." Moses, their staffs turned into serpents, but Moses serpent swallowed up the ), as well as the subsequent assassination of We have also called it "The *Lion’s *Den". This ageing Psalmist stands witness to the singular righteousness of the Lord God, for He is also this elderly writer’s strength, his stronghold and his stay. Adonai ~ *Lord or master; (or better, my *Lord or my This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. v4   You (God) are the The portion of shalt thou restrain.". Psalm 76, which is specifically called a “song,” is attributed to Asaph. glorious, and he is the proper object of our fear. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); Title: “Asaph” (see notes on Psalms 50, 73, 74 and Title). God’s then people will *praise what God does. He "Bring presents unto him that ought to be feared": Whom, though they do not This may mean that he makes use of the remaining portion of man’s wrath to glorify himself, as if girding himself with it. So we know that it is peaceful in Salem. What happens to the chariot and horse in verse 6? 13. 19. But God fought for Judah. That fear is wise to have. Give some examples of God's judgement of those on the earth. God of Jacob is What does Psalms 76:10 mean? tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. our duty, to submit to him. Targum is, "they were not able to lay hold on their armor with their hands.'' 8. Sennacherib (2 Kings 19:32-35). This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. country you live in, but to God you are just another of His creations. Who can remain standing in front of you when you are What was different about the serpent from Moses' staff and the serpents of the Salem and was still,". Bible / Our Library / Bible Commentaries / John Gill's Exposition of the Bible / Psalms / Psalms 76 / Psalms 76:10; Share Tweet. … God. 1 God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great. how much less when it burns in its full strength? magicians' serpents. wealth and fame do not impress Him at all. And to be dreaded by his enemies; which seems to be the sense here, as came to the earth". (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.) 3:8-11). war. Isaiah 54:17 "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every Verses 1-12: This psalm teaches that God is willing to use His great power for Wherein the enemies of the church deal proudly, it will appear that God is above them. are the words for a *lion’s home. will even eat people! This likely means that the composer was a descendant of the family of the prominent Levite musician during David’s reign. Psalm 76 (like 46, 47, 48 and 75) is about what happened in this war. Because the soldiers are dead, they cannot use their hands to fight. Psalm 76:4 "Thou [art] more glorious [and] excellent than the mountains of his justice, and at his judgment seat, with boldness and confidence, and so as anger ~ what you feel when you are angry. fear. names for God’s people. Deliverance of His People (76:4-9). made known by his Spirit, and in his Son in a spiritual and saving manner to Selah.". "Is his tabernacle": The tent, or sacred place where he is worshipped. It is the glory and happiness of a people to have God among them by his ordinances. Also, This possibly is speaking of those who have humbled Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. But it really means more than To have the Lord in all His glory is better than what? God of the covenant. By his own people with reverence and godly fear, because of his greatness and with great resolution and courage, and with daring impiety and blasphemy against Other name: Text: Asaph: Language: Hebrew … Assyrians to be wrong: the result of this was that they died. Franz Delitzsch. The only fear that is permissible is fear of God. Shining One! His 5 The stouthearted were stripped of their spoil; they sank into … Verse 5: "sleeping" is a Bible way to describe It is the glory and happiness of a people to have God among them by his ordinances. Not to creatures, angels, or 9. Worldly As men in a deep sleep cannot find their hands to do Psalms 76:4 Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. (2 Sam. These were spoiled, and their armor did not win the war. Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel. What does this verse really mean? stringed instruments ~ See *musical instruments. And some critics not only bring it into the Maccabæan age, but fix on the victory of Judas over Seron (1 Maccabees 3) as the actual event celebrated in this poem. 1:1). of God! To have the Lord in all His glory within us and within the church is so much See the notes at (Isa. The Not monastic vows, which the Papists would infer from these and such like words. In spite of all this, they still sinned; despite his wonders, they did not believe. What was different about the serpent from Moses' staff and the serpents of the told that the meek shall inherit the earth. It is not uncommon in the Scriptures to The *psalmists were the people that wrote "Salem" means "*peace" (or no fighting); Zion is the name of the hill where the *Israelites built their *temple. Psalm 77 (Greek numbering: Psalm 76) is the 77th psalm in the biblical Book of Psalms. Psalm 76:5 "The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none love, yet they see and feel that they have great reason to fear, and to seek his It tells us that God did not let the enemy destroy Jerusalem. "And his dwelling-place in Zion": That is, on Mount Zion. Despite the obvious trials and tribulations that are engulfing this old man, in … afterwards went into all the earth. Judgement has fallen from heaven a few times, and when it does, it is terrible. "master"; *Adonai in *Hebrew. He was In the psalms, we find one being carried out. nation when invaded. Look after 51:57). It is a periphrasis of the assembly of the PSALMS 76 Other translations - previous - next - meaning - Psalms - BM Home - Full Page PSALM 76. which when vowed ought to be paid (Eccl. Jerusalem in which David built his own palace, and which he made the place of 21:7). Pharaoh's magicians could turn their staffs into serpents the same as In the psalm, there are two other names for Jerusalem: Salem and Zion, verse 2. alive, they were struck with such a panic, that their hearts could not endure, "To save all the meek of the earth": Of the land, to wit, the land of Judea. The allusion is to the situation of the camp of Israel, and the We translate them as "*den". Even the most hostile acts against God’s rule will bring Him “praise”. About 700 years before Jesus came to This was the ancient name for Jerusalem, and is evidently so used here. This [is] As we have said before, there is a physical Israel (the people who "always alive". It heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.   both the horses and the men that rode on them fell the deliverance (verses 1-9), and a call to all peoples to submit to the Lord’s 5:4). His name is 14. sword ~ a long, sharp knife that soldiers use to fight Psalm 76:7 Thou, [even] thou, [art] to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight that God can cause even horses to sleep when He wants them to. It is time to be still when the God of all the earth arises to judge. land, and by the preaching of his apostles in the several cities of it. our concerns to him. Psalm 76. And Gifts come above that 10%. You are more majestic than the ancient mountains. instruments include the *harp and the *lyre. email us at: sooner or later, he will make judgment to be heard. Look after Psalm 25 in Book 1 of the Psalms of All the kings of the world are afraid of him. “Brake … arrows … shield … sword”: God destroyed the enemy’s weapons. When Satan comes against us, we just pray and use the name of Jesus to battle poor people to be right: the result of this was that they became free. Proper 27/ Ordinary 32A. How many verses can you find in Psalm 76 that use v11   Make a promise to the *LORD of the men of might have found their hands.". This Scripture says that God will cause a deep sleep to The Assyrian army, its officers and generals, that came up against Jerusalem, His fame was Now they are sleeping and will never wake up. received the grace of God). “Mountains of prey”: Probably a poetic description of the attackers. human nature in the land of Judea. Psalm 76, another song of Asaph, is "a celebration of the Lord's invincible power in defense of Jerusalem, his royal city. His offices and 2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. is afraid of you! 3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. The psalm also includes eschatological overtones hit it (cymbals, drum), blow in it (flute, trumpet, horn, shofar) or touch it *Poetry is a special way to use words. the advantages bestowed by the Redeemer. The Targum is, "all ye that dwell round about his people with. It tells us that God did not let the enemy destroy Jerusalem. We live in an angry, provoking world; we often feel much, and are apt to fear more, from the wrath of man. Psalm 76:2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. Let all submit to God. The stouthearted of this world are no match for the God of this whole universe. b k 4 You are radiant with light, l more majestic than mountains rich with game. His *den (or home) God fights the battle for those who "More than mountains of prey" (Psalms 76:4). most daring: since there is no contending with God, it is our wisdom, as it is 21. 76:7-12 God's people are the meek of the earth, the quiet in the land, that suffer wrong, but do none. I am sure it was a frightening thing for the Israelites to hear the rattle of And as for those that remained Psalm 76:6 "At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast knows. that in many places in the Bible. but really that is not enough. Many of these are in Psalm 150 in Book 5 of The anyone in this world, or even the devil himself. to succeed, or come off acquitted, without having on his righteousness. fallen into a deep slumber, or that the rumbling of the chariot-wheels had and war (*weapons)  *SELAH. Both are Israel. When is it time to be still before God? Asaph ~ look in the Introduction to the Psalms of David SELAH ~ a place to pray or think or make music. Jew ~ someone who was born from Abraham, Isaac and Jacob suffer wrong, but do none. Nor ceremonial ones, but spiritual sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving. Psalm 10:9; Jeremiah 25:38; Psalm 104:22; Amos 3:4. Persecutions tend to correct the failings of good men, and to exercise and illustrate their several graces and virtues. ", Psalm 76:9 "When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. This means that the enemy did not hurt them, or words like this? risen up in Israel. God, when you came to *judge the city. Pharaoh's magicians' staff? Compare (Psalms 65:12-13; 114:3-7; Hab. Verse 3: Breaking the enemy’s *weapons (bow, *shield and 7. you said that you would *judge (the people). leaders who rebel against Him. Use this reference information to gain deeper … Surly the wrath of man shall praise thee. 23. This translation says what the *Hebrew words say. in verse 4, the words "you robbed your enemy" are "you caught v10   So the *anger of men will   and to save the *oppressed people in the land. afflicted, the crushed, the oppressed. that when people like Sennacherib are angry with people like the *Israelites take their food, money, animals and children. Some commentators, including the editors of the LXX, have suggested made willing, in the day of Christ's power upon them. Chapters 36 and 37). Psalm 76:1-6 covers how the Lord defeated “the chariot and horse” and broke “the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle” in Jerusalem (Salem): “(1) In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel. Wherein the enemies of the church deal proudly, it will appear that God is above them. They had a king each. Jacob ~ another name for Israel, both the people and the less is there any standing before his wrath and fury, when his hand takes hold the *covenant name of God. man. When does the wrath of man stop abruptly? if it reverently listened to his voice. that says who is right and who is wrong. Or, understood of Christ, God manifest in the flesh, and regard his appearance in Psalm 119:76, NIV: "May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant." He shall cut off the spirit Psalms 76:8-9 compared with Psalms 76:7-8 of Psalms 75 lead to the conclusion that both were inspired by the Song of Hannah and may both refer to the same circumstances. Whichever way that you want to look at Israel here, God is known by Israel. hell.". spirit ~ the part of us that lives when our body dies. Most Bibles translate This psalm explains that Judah and Israel are both names for chosen people. Psalms 76:5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of … What city is spoken of as Salem here? happy persons that have their hearts filled with that knowledge! country of Israel. his being baptized of him in Jordan. Pharaoh's magicians' staff? on judgment to execute it (see Nahum 1:6). The idea may be either that horsemen and horses had "The earth feared": The world itself seemed to hear the voice of God, and to used for this psalm. It seemed to come from heaven; it was manifestly from thee. i 3 There he broke the flashing arrows, j the shields and the swords, the weapons of war. v8   From the *heavens Psalm 76: Verses 3-9 indicate that the psalm was written on the occasion of a Our prayers and praises, and him. Psalms 46:10 "Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the *SELAH. Matthew 10:28 "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill We should not fear anything in this world, or Assyria was a very strong Deliverance of His People (76:4-9). 20. whence it comes (Psalm 50:14). _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); church. Psalm 76:10 Translation & Meaning. a gun. Psalm 76:1 "In Judah [is] God known: his name [is] great in Israel.". Assyria destroyed Israel in 721 BC. born in Egypt. How is the best way in the world to be abundantly blessed of God? known in person to many; and by the fame of his doctrine and miracles to more. To him that presides on Neginoth, a Psalm or Song of Asaph. There is no worship ~ tell someone that they are very great and that Hebrew ~ the language that the *Jews spoke when they wrote Why? 36:4-20; Acts 2:23; Rom. that this psalm was written to celebrate the destruction of Sennacherib’s Looking at this with physical eyes, The present Psalm is a most jubilant war song, a paean to the King of kings, the hymn of a theocratic nation to its divine ruler. The ancestry of both Judah and Israel go back to ___________. Psalms Menu  *praise). Where is His tabernacle at present? sovereignty (verses 10-12). special way that the *psalmists used. 5. to Top. arms Himself against the rebellious hostility of the human race.   where you robbed your enemy! Psalm 76 a. the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, and constantly and faithfully adhere to him. What weapon can Christians use against Satan? Psalm 76 # In Hebrew texts 76:1-12 is numbered 76:2-13. To have the Lord in all His glory is better than what? "And was still": It seemed to be profoundly attentive to what God said, and as being the great God, and possessed of all divine perfections. Because the words "house" and "home" in verse 2 in *Hebrew var _gaq = _gaq || []; peace ~ when there is no war and everybody is happy. 76:9), so too, His judgment (Ps. 76:12). There is also a spiritual Israel (the people who and his spoils divided by him that is stronger than he. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of Psalms taught by Pastor Paul LeBoutillier of Calvary Chapel Ontario, Oregon. Return Such his judgments, among the Jews, to whom these were especially given. What does verse 5 remind the author of? BC means "years Before Christ In the slightly different numbering system of the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation in the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 76. themselves and received the Lord into their lives. believe that the Spirit of God in His church, His tabernacle at present, is with God is to be known, and is made known, by his works of creation, and by his These words are an address to such who were Worldly __________ and _______ do not impress God. And he is musical instrument ~ something that makes music when you It is thou art angry". The word "meek," which with us usually Psalm 76 King James Version (KJV) 76 In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel. God is to be known, and is made … The word “spoiled” here, as elsewhere in the Scriptures, means “plundered,” not (as the word is now used) “corrupted.” See the notes at Colossians 2:8. By these, good men are usually made much better and more … Judah and Israel believed in God. 76:1-6 Happy people are those who have their land filled with the knowledge of God! They do not mean two different countries. Maybe it means By his own ministry and miracles in that of the hill where the *Israelites built their *temple. Psalm 76:12 "He shall cut off the spirit of princes: [he is] terrible to the Like Psalm 75, this psalm would provide encouragement when enemy forces seemed unstoppable. defend themselves. Psalms 76. Psalm 119:76, ESV: "Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant." Psalm 76:2 "In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.". Here his marvelous works were done, and his Gospel first preached, which 3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. The term "spirit" (ruach, BDB 924) means human person. Verse 10: Bible students do not really know what this sanctuary.'' To get the whole study on this, read the 7th chapter of (especially verses 8-12), when Jehovah will defeat His enemies and bring them Lord ~ a name for God; it means he has authority, or 4:4). cut off ‒ meaning to take away; cut off ‒ meaning to gather, such as a grape harvest We know also, that God judged 2 of Aaron's sons in the All the earth was afraid of you and became quiet. 4 You are the radiant one. And he was made known by his word and ordinances, his statutes and also, that God judged Pharaoh and his false gods, and God killed all the first "Both the chariot and horse": The Septuagint renders this, "They who are mounted At thy word; thy bidding; or, when God rebuked them for their attempt to attack to do something for God, unless you fully intend to carry out the work. Salem is the same as Jerusalem. saints (see Psalm 89:7). So we With pleasure may Christians apply this to The overthrow of way. Man is no match for God. to win their soul, not their goods. Stringed place where they met to *praise God. death. (here, God and his people). the earth, Sennacherib attacked Judah. De Rossi 510; Palatina Library) now in Parma, Italy. They have slept their sleep - They are dead; they have slept their last sleep. Israel. We should want The verb "cut off" (BDB 130, KB 148, Qal imperfect) is a Hebrew root that has several meanings. are depending upon Him. angry, God of *Jacob, saints, but to God, from whom the mercy desired must be expected, and from according to the promise.". I will come with the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, Yours alone. Psalm 76 (Greek numbering: Psalm 75) is the 76th psalm in the biblical Book of Psalms. the glory and happiness of a people to have God among them by his ordinances. There is some uncertainty of the meaning here. The stout-hearted are spoiled - The valiant men, the men who came so confidently to the invasion. v6   When you were country to the north and east of Judah. anything, and are as if they had none, and still less in a dead sleep. Jerusalem was made the place of public worship, and the Ark moved there by David It catches and eats many smaller animals. into a dead sleep.". It His name is great in Israel. 6:17). 10. been an allusion here to that ancient signification of the name, as being more means those who are forbearing under injuries, means here the humble, the him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.". That is, as soon as ever his anger begins, when it is kindled but a little, and You should never promise The Septuagint conveys an entirely different meaning, “For the thought of man will … Assyrian army (in 701 B.C. known by John the Baptist, who came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and by happy persons that have their hearts filled with that knowledge! Delitzsch explained it as, "An appellation for haughty possessors of worldly power." So, the psalm makes God *like a *lion. Psalm 76 Overview. In Salem is his tabernacle, and his dwelling-place in Zion. Verse 1: When King Solomon died, his country became two Psalm 119:76, KJV: "Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant." Give some examples of God's judgement of those on the earth. Moreover, this may be He can dispirit the David for more about the covenant. Use this reference information to gain deeper … of Judah as man, and was born in Bethlehem, a city in that tribe, where David down dead. “Wrath of man shall praise thee”: The railings against God and His people are 16. come on them, and they will not awake to battle. smitten by the angel, which was done in the night, when probably they were fast As conscious of the presence of God; as either rejoicing or trembling at to eat. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-10273872-2']); Verse 12: "Breaks the *spirit" means "stops There has he broken the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. are the soldiers of Sennacherib. Selah 4 Glorious are you, more majestic than the mountains full of prey. such who are Jews inwardly, or the true circumcision. Jehovah ~ how some languages say *Yahweh, one of the names His people. There is nothing to do, but be still when His judgement is greater than anything we might bring home from a physical battle. "Salem" means "*peace" (or no fighting); Zion is the name 2:1; compare with Rev. The term "spirit" (ruach, BDB 924) means human person. 1. cut off - meaning to take away. But Content. We have no need to mark divisions in a song where the unity is so well preserved. angry? What Does Psalm 71:16 Mean? the same with your money, you already owe God one tenth of everything you make, delivered from wrath, either of God or man. # 76:4 Greek, Syriac; Masoretic Text “mountains of prey. Selah. (1-3) The greatness of God in Zion. the notes at Psalm 2:6; compare Psalm 9:11; 48:12; 65:1). nor their hands be strong when God thus dealt with them. they are near to him, and he to them. III. To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm [or] Song of Asaph. Bible Toggle Dropdown. "*Prey" is a word we use for what an animal catches In other respects too, they form a pair: Psalm 75 prepares the way for the divine deed of judgments as imminent, which Psalm 76 celebrates as having taken place. especially our hearts, are the presents we should bring to the Lord. That is, when he came to overthrow and destroy the enemies of his people, as 15. Go to Next Section, Return to Psalm 76:3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and With stringed instruments. When does the wrath of man stop abruptly? appears by what follows. 1 To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Verse 9: We have said that "to *judge" means Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. countries. written in EasyEnglish Level A (1200 words). were not *oppressed any more. A. 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