Psalms 105:16 nasb — And He called for a famine upon the land; He broke the whole staff of bread.

NASB

"And He called for a famine upon the land; He broke the whole staff of bread."

— Psalms 105:16, NASB

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Psalms 105 — Context

13

And they wandered about from nation to nation, From one kingdom to another people.

14

He permitted no man to oppress them, And He reproved kings for their sakes:

15

"Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm."

16

And He called for a famine upon the land; He broke the whole staff of bread.

17

He sent a man before them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave.

18

They afflicted his feet with fetters, He himself was laid in irons;

19

Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the LORD tested him.

Psalms 105:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 105:16 say?
Psalms 105:16 in the NASB reads: “And He called for a famine upon the land; He broke the whole staff of bread.”
Where is Psalms 105:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 105:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 105, verse 16.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 105:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 105:16 in?
Psalms 105:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 105:16?
Psalms 105:16 reads (NASB): “And He called for a famine upon the land; He broke the whole staff of bread.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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