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Psalms 78:21

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 78:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Therefore Jehovah heard, and was wroth; And a fire was kindled against Jacob, And anger also went up against Israel;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Therefore Jehovah heard, and was wroth; And a fire was kindled against Jacob, And anger also went up against Israel;
Psalms 78:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 78

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18And they tempted God in their heart By asking food according to their desire.
19Yea, they spake against God; They said, Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?
20Behold, he smote the rock, so that waters gushed out, And streams overflowed; Can he give bread also? Will he provide flesh for his people?
21Therefore Jehovah heard, and was wroth; And a fire was kindled against Jacob, And anger also went up against Israel;
22Because they believed not in God, And trusted not in his salvation.
23Yet he commanded the skies above, And opened the doors of heaven;
24And he rained down manna upon them to eat, And gave them food from heaven.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And gave their land for an heritage, etc.] This was taken away from them and their subjects by the Lord, who has the disposing of kingdoms, and given to another people, for an inheritance; for his mercy [endureth] for ever; while his justice is exercised on some, in a strict manner, with severity and rigour, his mercy is shown to others.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Therefore the Lord heard this, and was wroth - See Numbers 11:1, Numbers 11:10. So a fire was kindled against Jacob ... - Fire may be used here, as in Numbers 11:1, as an emblem of wrath; a fire may have been literally sent down to consume them. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Lord: Psa 78:31; Num 11:10; Co1 10:5, Co1 10:11; Jde 1:5 a fire: Num 11:1-3; Deu 32:22; Heb 12:29 Psalms 78:22”
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