Psalms 78:18 kjv — And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.

King James Version

"And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust."

— Psalms 78:18, King James Version

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Psalms 78 — Context

15

He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great depths.

16

He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to run down like rivers.

17

And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness.

18

And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.

19

Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?

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?

21

Therefore the Lord heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;

Psalms 78:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:18 say?
Psalms 78:18 in the King James Version reads: “And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.”
Where is Psalms 78:18 in the Bible?
Psalms 78:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 18.
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 78:18.
What translation should I read Psalms 78:18 in?
Psalms 78:18 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 78:18?
Psalms 78:18 reads (KJV): “And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.” 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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