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

Psalms 78 is a historical psalm that recounts the story of Israel's past, focusing on God's faithfulness in delivering them from Egypt and the people's ongoing rebellion. In this verse, it specifically describes the Israelites in the wilderness, where they continued to sin against God by complaining and testing Him despite His miraculous provisions like manna and water. This narrative serves as a warning to future generations about the dangers of ingratitude toward God's care.

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