78:12 He did amazing things in the sight of their ancestors,
in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan. 1
78:43 when he performed his awesome deeds 2 in Egypt,
and his acts of judgment 3 in the region of Zoan.
78:51 He struck down all the firstborn in Egypt,
the firstfruits of their reproductive power 4 in the tents of Ham.
135:9 He performed awesome deeds 5 and acts of judgment 6
in your midst, O Egypt,
against Pharaoh and all his servants.
1 sn The region of Zoan was located in the Egyptian delta, where the enslaved Israelites lived (see Num 13:22; Isa 19:11, 13; 30:4; Ezek 30:14).
2 tn Or “signs” (see Ps 65:8).
3 tn Or “portents, omens” (see Ps 71:7). The Egyptian plagues are referred to here (see vv. 44-51).
4 tn Heb “the beginning of strength.” If retained, the plural form אוֹנִים (’onim, “strength”) probably indicates degree (“great strength”), but many ancient witnesses read “their strength,” which presupposes an emendation to אֹנָם (’onam; singular form of the noun with third masculine plural pronominal suffix).
5 tn Or “signs” (see Ps 65:8).
6 tn Or “portents”; “omens” (see Ps 71:7). The Egyptian plagues are alluded to here.