King James Version
Psalms 81:16 in the King James Version says “He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee. ...” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 81 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee. finest: Heb. fat of wheat”
Psalms 81:16 · KJV
I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.
The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever. submitted: or, yielded feigned obedience: Heb. lied
He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee. finest: Heb. fat of wheat
KJV Study — Public Domain
“them also with the finest”
H2459fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
“out of the rock”
H6697properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
“should I have satisfied”
H7646to sate, i.e., fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
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