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18 They willfully challenged God[a]
by asking for food to satisfy their appetite.
19 They insulted God, saying,[b]
“Is God really able to give us food[c] in the wilderness?
20 Yes,[d] he struck a rock and water flowed out;
streams gushed forth.
But can he also give us food?
Will he provide meat for his people?”

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 78:18 tn Heb “and they tested God in their heart.” The “heart” is viewed here as the center of their volition.
  2. Psalm 78:19 tn Heb “they spoke against God, they said.”
  3. Psalm 78:19 tn Heb “to arrange a table [for food].”
  4. Psalm 78:20 tn Heb “look.”