Psalms 105:41 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He split open the rock, and water poured out; it flowed through the desert like a river.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse celebrates how God miraculously provided water for His people by making it flow from a rock in the desert.

📚 Historical Context

This refers to the miraculous provision of water during Israel's 40-year journey through the wilderness after leaving Egypt. God commanded Moses to strike a rock at Horeb, and water flowed out to sustain the entire nation in the desert. This miracle occurred twice during their wandering - once at the beginning of their journey and once near the end.

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