Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?
Look, he struck the rock and water poured out in rushing streams that overflowed everywhere. But can he also give us bread? Can he provide meat for his people?
The writer is recounting how the Israelites questioned whether God could provide food for them, even after witnessing His miracle of bringing water from a rock.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 78 is a historical psalm that recounts the story of Israel's past to teach future generations about God's faithfulness and the people's repeated unfaithfulness. In this verse, the psalmist references the Exodus event where Moses struck a rock in the wilderness, causing water to flow miraculously as described in Exodus 17, but it also echoes the Israelites' doubt about whether God could provide food like bread and meat during their desert wanderings. This reflects the broader narrative of God's provision amidst the nation's complaints and lack of trust.
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