“But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.”
After the plagues, liberation: "Then he led out his people like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock." The transition from judgment to salvation is swift; the God who destroyed Egypt becomes the shepherd guiding Israel. The image of people as sheep emphasizes their dependence and need for guidance.
Church Fathers on Psalms 78:52
1. This Psalm does contain the things which are said to have been done among the old people: but the new and latter people is being admonished, to beware that it be not ungrateful regarding the blessings of God, and provoke His anger against it, whereas it ought to receive His grace....The Title thereof does first move and engage our attention. For it is not without reason inscribed, “Understanding of Asaph:” but it is perchance because these words require a reader who does…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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