Psalms 105:40 bbe — At the people's request he sent birds, and gave them the bread of heaven for food.

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"At the people's request he sent birds, and gave them the bread of heaven for food."

— Psalms 105:40, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.”
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WEB
“They asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of the sky.”
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Psalms 105 — Context

He took his people out with silver and gold: there was not one feeble person among them.

Egypt was glad when they went; for the fear of them had come down on them.

A cloud was stretched over them for a cover; and he sent fire to give light in the night.

At the people's request he sent birds, and gave them the bread of heaven for food.

His hand made the rock open, and the waters came streaming out; they went down through the dry places like a river.

For he kept in mind his holy word, and Abraham, his servant.

And he took his people out with joy, the men of his selection with glad cries:

Psalms 105:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 105:40 say?

Psalms 105:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “At the people's request he sent birds, and gave them the bread of heaven for food.”

Where is Psalms 105:40 in the Bible?

Psalms 105:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 105, verse 40.

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 105:40.

What translation should I read Psalms 105:40 in?

Psalms 105:40 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 105:40?

Psalms 105:40 reads (BBE): “At the people's request he sent birds, and gave them the bread of heaven for food.” 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.

Psalms 105:40 bbe — At the people's request he sent birds, and gave them the bread of heaven for food.

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