Psalms 105:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He brought famine to the land and destroyed their entire food supply.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is describing how He allowed severe famine to come upon the land, completely cutting off the people's food sources.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 105 is a hymn of praise that recounts God's faithfulness to the Israelites by reviewing key events in their history, such as the covenant with Abraham and the deliverance from Egypt. This verse specifically refers to the famine God allowed during the time of Joseph, as described in Genesis 41-42, which was a divine means to bring Jacob's family to Egypt and preserve them from starvation. Through this event, the psalm highlights God's sovereign control over nature to fulfill His promises to His people.

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