Psalms 105:40 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When the people asked for food, God brought them quail birds and satisfied their hunger with bread from heaven.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows how God faithfully provided food for His people when they cried out to Him in their need.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to God's miraculous provision for the Israelites during their 40-year journey through the wilderness after leaving Egypt. When the people complained about being hungry, God sent quail birds for meat and manna (called 'bread of heaven') that appeared on the ground each morning to sustain them.

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