Psalms 78:19 bbe — They said bitter words against God, saying, Is God able to make ready a table in the waste land?

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"They said bitter words against God, saying, Is God able to make ready a table in the waste land?"

— Psalms 78:19, Bible in Basic English

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“Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?”
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Psalms 78 — Context

He made streams come out of the rock; and waters came flowing down like rivers.

And they went on sinning against him even more, turning away from the Most High in the waste land;

Testing God in their hearts, requesting meat for their desire.

They said bitter words against God, saying, Is God able to make ready a table in the waste land?

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?

So these things came to the Lord's ears, and he was angry; and a fire was lighted against Jacob, and wrath came up against Israel;

Because they had no faith in God, and no hope in his salvation.

Psalms 78:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 78:19 say?

Psalms 78:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They said bitter words against God, saying, Is God able to make ready a table in the waste land?”

Where is Psalms 78:19 in the Bible?

Psalms 78:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 19.

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 78:19.

What translation should I read Psalms 78:19 in?

Psalms 78:19 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 78:19?

Psalms 78:19 reads (BBE): “They said bitter words against God, saying, Is God able to make ready a table in the waste 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.

Psalms 78:19 bbe — They said bitter words against God, saying, Is God able to make ready a table in the waste land?

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