KJV ORIGINAL
And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he gave them what they asked for, but sent emptiness into their hearts.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God sometimes gives us what we demand, but getting our way can leave us spiritually empty and unsatisfied.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the Israelites in the wilderness who complained about eating manna and demanded meat instead. God sent them quail to eat, but many became sick and died because their hearts were focused on physical desires rather than trusting God's provision. The phrase 'leanness into their soul' describes the spiritual emptiness that came from getting what they wanted instead of what they needed.
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