Psalms 105:31 bbe — He gave the word, and there came the dog-fly, and insects over all the land.

Bible in Basic English

"He gave the word, and there came the dog-fly, and insects over all the land."

— Psalms 105:31, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 105 — Context

28

He sent black night and made it dark; and they did not go against his word.

29

At his word their waters were turned to blood, and he sent death on all their fish.

30

Their land was full of frogs, even in the rooms of the king.

31

He gave the word, and there came the dog-fly, and insects over all the land.

32

He gave them ice for rain, and flaming fire in their land.

33

He gave their vines and their fig-trees to destruction, and the trees of their land were broken down.

34

At his word the locusts came, and young locusts more than might be numbered,

Psalms 105:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 105:31 say?
Psalms 105:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He gave the word, and there came the dog-fly, and insects over all the land.”
Where is Psalms 105:31 in the Bible?
Psalms 105:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 105, verse 31.
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 105:31.
What translation should I read Psalms 105:31 in?
Psalms 105:31 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 105:31?
Psalms 105:31 reads (BBE): “He gave the word, and there came the dog-fly, and insects over all the land.” 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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