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Psalms 78:18 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 78:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 78 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.”
Psalms 78:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 78:18
And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust—the Hebrew nissâ (tempted) means to test or prove, putting God on trial to see if He'll comply with fleshly demands. Numbers 11:4-34 records this incident: the 'mixed multitude' craved Egyptian cuisine, spurning manna as inadequate. Their ta'ăwâ (lust, craving) represented not hunger but discontent with God's chosen provision.James 1:14 explains: 'Each person is tempted when dragged away and enticed by his own lust.' Israel's sin was demanding God satisfy appetites rather than trusting His menu. Jesus refused to turn stones to b...
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Cross-References for Psalms 78:18
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“and said”
“as you tempted him in Massah.”
“as some of them tested”
“to the intent we should not lust after evil things”
“and tested God in the wasteland.”
“and don't have. You kill”
“And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness:”
“tested me”