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Psalms 78:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Yes, they spoke against God, saying, 'Can God really provide a feast for us here in the desert?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how the Israelites doubted God's ability to provide for them, even questioning whether He could feed them in the wilderness.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 78 is a historical psalm attributed to Asaph, which recounts the story of Israel's repeated unfaithfulness to God throughout their history to serve as a lesson for future generations. In this verse, it specifically refers to the Israelites in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, where they doubted God's ability to provide food despite witnessing His miracles, such as the parting of the Red Sea. This highlights their pattern of ingratitude and rebellion against God's provision.

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