Psalms 105:40
“The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.”
Psalms 105:40 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- They asked, and the quail came: and he filled them with the bread of heaven.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- They asked, and he brought quails, And satisfied them with the bread of heaven.
- DARBYDarby
- They asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of the sky.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- They have asked, and He bringeth quails, And with bread of heaven satisfieth them.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The people cried out, and He sent them quails, and filled them with the bread from heaven.
Context: Psalms 105
38Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.
39He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.
40The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.
41He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.
42For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant.
About Psalms 105: Remembering God's Faithfulness
Psalm 105 is a reminder of God's faithfulness throughout history. The psalmist retells the stories of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and how God protected and provided for the Israelites during their time in Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land. The psalmist encourages readers to give thanks and praise to God for all that He has done.
Commentary
Psalm 105 serves as a testimony to God's steadfast love and commitment to His people. It reminds us of the power of remembering our history and God's faithfulness. We can find comfort and strength in knowing that God has been faithful to His promises throughout history and will continue to be faithful in our lives today. This psalm inspires us to reflect and give thanks for the ways God has shown His love and grace to us. It also encourages us to have faith in the Lord as we face our own trials and challenges, knowing that God is always with us and will never forsake us.