King James Version
psalm 78:23 in the King James Version says “Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,” — study this verse from psalm chapter 78 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,”
psalm 78:23 · KJV
Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:
Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,
And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.
Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full. Man: or, Every one did eat the bread of the mighty
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