Psalms 106:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he gave them what they asked for, but sent emptiness into their hearts.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that God sometimes gives us what we demand, but getting our way can leave us spiritually empty and unsatisfied.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Psalms, Chapter 106, the psalmist is recounting the history of Israel's repeated rebellions against God during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. This verse specifically refers to the incident in the wilderness, as described in Numbers 11, where the Israelites complained about God's provision of manna and demanded meat. God granted their request by sending quail, but it resulted in a plague and a deeper spiritual dissatisfaction among them.

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