Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.
Our ancestors didn't understand your amazing miracles in Egypt; they forgot about all the many kind things you had done for them; instead, they made you angry at the sea, right there at the Red Sea.
The writer is acknowledging that their ancestors failed to appreciate God's miraculous works and kindness, and instead rebelled against Him even after witnessing His power at the Red Sea.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Psalms, Chapter 106, the psalmist is recounting the history of Israel's repeated unfaithfulness to God, drawing from events in the Exodus narrative. The "fathers" refer to the generation of Israelites who experienced God's miracles in Egypt, such as the plagues, but failed to grasp their significance and quickly forgot His abundant mercies. This verse highlights their rebellion at the Red Sea, where they doubted God's deliverance despite His prior interventions.
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