Psalm 78:19

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables · Psalm 78:1–72
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Translations

Modern
They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness?
Traditional
Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?
Literal
And they spoke against God, saying, “Is God able to arrange a table in the wilderness?
Latin
Et male locuti sunt de Deo; dixerunt: Numquid poterit Deus parare mensam in deserto?

Original

Hebrew
English
They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness?

Notes

Israel rebelled in the wilderness despite God’s abundant provision.

This wisdom psalm urges people to learn wisdom and share it faithfully.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Anger Wisdom Psalms

Parallels

Matthew 13:34–35

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Asaph Memorial Music Psalms, Book of Song of Moses Zoan

Topics

Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning Blessing: Temporal, from God in Egypt: Water God: Mercy of Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: Phenomena of Plagues of Hail, and Thunder, and Lightning in Egypt Miracles: Design of Murmuring: Against God Scoffing: General Scriptures Concerning Unbelief: Exhibited in Questioning the Power of God Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning Wicked (People): Punishment of