Psalms 78:20
Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 78 connects to 9 cross-references. A lengthy Maskil of Asaph retelling Israelite history from the Exodus through David's election, emphasizing the recurring pattern of divine provision, human rebellion, divine judgment, and renewed grace. It aims to teach the next generation not to be like their …
Other Translations
Behold, he smote the rock, so that waters gushed out, And streams overflowed; Can he give bread also? Will he provide flesh for his people?
Lo, He hath smitten a rock, And waters flow, yea, streams overflow. `Also--bread <FI>is<Fi> He able to give? Doth He prepare flesh for His people?'
See, the rock was cut open by his power, so that the water came rushing out, and overflowing streams; is he able to give us bread? is he able to get meat for his people?
Cross References
And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, …
Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there …
And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out …
And the Lord said unto Moses, Is the Lord’s hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall …
And Moses said, The people, among whom I am, are six hundred thousand footmen; and thou hast said, I will …
And say thou unto the people, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow, and ye shall eat flesh: for ye have wept …
Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the …
Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?
Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel.