Psalms 78:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But they kept sinning against him even more by making the Most High God angry while they were in the desert.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the Israelites continued to rebel against God and make him angry during their time wandering in the wilderness.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to the 40-year period when the Israelites wandered in the wilderness after being freed from slavery in Egypt. Despite witnessing God's miraculous provision of water from rocks, manna from heaven, and protection from enemies, the people repeatedly complained, disobeyed, and turned away from God. Psalm 78 is a historical psalm that recounts Israel's pattern of rebellion and God's faithful responses throughout their history.

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