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
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People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
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