Translations
Modern
He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas.
Traditional
He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great depths.
Literal
He split open the rocks in the wilderness, and gave to drink, like the depths in abundance.
Latin
Interrupit petram in eremo, et adaquavit eos velut in abysso multa.
Original
Hebrew
English
He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas.
Notes
The focus shifts from Ephraim (Psalm 78:9–11) to all of Israel. The psalmist thinks about God's power in Egypt (see Psalm 81:4–7) and in the wilderness.
This wisdom psalm urges people to learn wisdom and share it faithfully.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Blessing: Temporal, from God in Egypt: Water God: Mercy of God: Power of Miracles: Design of Rock: Struck by Moses for Water Wicked (People): Punishment of