Psalms 105:41

“He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out, etc.] That is, God opened the rock, who before is said to spread the cloud, and bring the quails, for it was a miraculous affair; or Moses, by divine orders, which was done by smiting it, when waters flowed out in great abundance, sufficient to give drink to men and beasts, and which continued, (<021706>Exodus 17:6 <042011>Numbers 20:11). This was typical of Christ the Rock, (<461004>1 Corinthians 10:4), and of the opening of his side, from whence flowed blood and water, (<431934>John 19:34) and of his being smitten with the rod of justice, and by the law of Moses, from whom flow abundance of grace, and the blessings of it, freely to all his…”

“He opened the rock ... - See the notes at Psalms 78:15. “They ran in the dry places like a river.” Or, “a river.” They flowed along in the desert - a river of waters. See the notes at 1 Corinthians 10:4. return to 'Top of Page'”

“River - They flowed in channels which God provided for them, and followed the Israelites in their march. Psalms 105:44”

“opened: Psa 78:15, Psa 78:16, Psa 78:20, Psa 114:8; Exo 17:6; Num 20:11; Neh 9:15; Isa 48:21; Co1 10:4 Psalms 105:42”