Psalms 106:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 106:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, And tempted God in the desert.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, And tempted God in the desert.
Psalms 106:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 106

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, And tempted God in the desert.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness - Margin, as in Hebrew, “lusted a lust.” The reference is to their desire of better food than the manna. And tempted God in the desert - Tried God, whether he “could” provide for them food and drink. Psalms 78:19-20. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Lusted - For flesh. Psalms 106:15”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“But: Psa 78:18, Psa 78:30; Num 11:4, Num 11:33, Num 11:34; Deu 9:22; Co1 10:6 lusted exceedingly: Heb. lusted a lust tempted: Psa 78:18-20, Psa 78:40, Psa 78:41, Psa 95:8, Psa 95:9; Exo 17:2; Num 14:22; Co1 10:9; Heb 3:8-10 Psalms 106:15”
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