Psalms 106:14
Psalms 106:14 in Multiple Translations
They craved intensely in the wilderness and tested God in the desert.
But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.
But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, And tempted God in the desert.
They gave way to their evil desires in the waste land, and put God to the test in the dry places.
They were filled with desperate cravings in the wilderness; they provoked God in the desert.
But lusted with concupiscence in the wildernes, and tempted God in the desert.
And they lust greatly in a wilderness, And try God in a desert.
but gave in to craving in the desert, and tested God in the wasteland.
But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.
And he brought them out of darkness, and the shadow of death; and broke their bonds in sunder.
They intensely wanted food like they formerly ate in Egypt. They did evil things to find out if they could do those things without God punishing them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 106:14
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Psalms 106:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּתְאַוּ֣וּ
תַ֭אֲוָה
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
וַ/יְנַסּוּ
אֵ֝֗ל
בִּֽ/ישִׁימֽוֹן
וַ/יִּתְאַוּ֣וּ
ʼâvâh
H183
to desire
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
תַ֭אֲוָה
taʼăvâh
H8378
desire
N-fs
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
וַ/יְנַסּוּ
nâçâh
H5254
to test
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֵ֝֗ל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
בִּֽ/ישִׁימֽוֹן
yᵉshîymôwn
H3452
wilderness
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:14
וַ/יִּתְאַוּ֣וּ
ʼâvâh
H183
"to desire"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
To desire means to strongly wish for something, and can be used to describe physical or emotional longings. This word is used in the Bible to describe feelings of coveting or lusting after something.
Definition: 1) desire, incline, covet, wait longingly, wish, sigh, want, be greedy, prefer 1a) (Piel) to desire, crave (food and drink) 1b) (Hithpael) to desire, long for, lust after (of bodily appetites)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: covet, (greatly) desire, be desirous, long, lust (after). See also: Numbers 11:4; Psalms 132:13; Psalms 45:12.
תַ֭אֲוָה
taʼăvâh
H8378
"desire"
N-fs
This word means desire or longing, and can refer to a positive or negative yearning. In the Bible, it is used to describe the desires of the heart, as seen in Psalm 38:9. It can also imply a delight or satisfaction.
Definition: 1) desire 1a) desire, wish, longings of one's heart 1a1) lust, appetite, covetousness (bad sense) 1b) thing desired, object of desire
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: dainty, desire, [idiom] exceedingly, [idiom] greedily, lust(ing), pleasant. See also H6914 (קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה). See also: Genesis 3:6; Psalms 106:14; Psalms 10:3.
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Prep | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
וַ/יְנַסּוּ
nâçâh
H5254
"to test"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to test or try something, often to prove its worth or character. It is used in stories like Job, where God allows Satan to test Job's faith. The idea of testing is also seen in the wilderness, where the Israelites were tested by God.
Definition: : test 1) to test, try, prove, tempt, assay, put to the proof or test 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to test, try 1a2) to attempt, assay, try 1a3) to test, try, prove, tempt
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: adventure, assay, prove, tempt, try. See also: Genesis 22:1; Judges 6:39; Psalms 26:2.
אֵ֝֗ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
בִּֽ/ישִׁימֽוֹן
yᵉshîymôwn
H3452
"wilderness"
Prep | N-ms
Jeshimon, or wilderness, refers to a desolate or empty place, often a desert. It is a place of solitude and emptiness, as described in the Bible.
Definition: waste, wilderness, desert, desolate place
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: desert, Jeshimon, solitary, wilderness. See also: Numbers 21:20; 1 Samuel 26:3; Psalms 68:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:14
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- Context
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- Psalms 106:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:14
- Sermons on Psalms 106:14
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
12Then they believed His promises and sang His praise.
13Yet they soon forgot His works and failed to wait for His counsel.
14They craved intensely in the wilderness and tested God in the desert.
15So He granted their request, but sent a wasting disease upon them. 16In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Corinthians 10:9 | We should not test Christ, as some of them did, and were killed by snakes. |
| 2 | Numbers 11:4 | Meanwhile, the rabble among them had a strong craving for other food, and again the Israelites wept and said, “Who will feed us meat? |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 10:6 | These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. |
| 4 | Exodus 17:2 | So the people contended with Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why do you contend with me?” Moses replied. “Why do you test the LORD?” |
| 5 | Hebrews 3:8–10 | do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’ |
| 6 | Psalms 95:8–9 | do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness, where your fathers tested and tried Me, though they had seen My work. |
| 7 | Numbers 11:33–34 | But while the meat was still between their teeth, before it was chewed, the anger of the LORD burned against the people, and the LORD struck them with a severe plague. So they called that place Kibroth-hattaavah, because there they buried the people who had craved other food. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 9:22 | You continued to provoke the LORD at Taberah, at Massah, and at Kibroth-hattaavah. |
| 9 | Psalms 78:18–20 | They willfully tested God by demanding the food they craved. They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness? When He struck the rock, water gushed out and torrents raged. But can He also give bread or supply His people with meat?” |
| 10 | Psalms 78:30 | Yet before they had filled their desire, with the food still in their mouths, |
Psalms 106:14 Summary
[Psalms 106:14 tells us that the Israelites had strong cravings for food and comfort while they were in the desert, and they tested God's patience and provision by doubting His ability to care for them. This verse reminds us that our desires and longings can lead us to question God's goodness, but it also encourages us to trust in His sovereignty and provision, as seen in (Psalms 37:3-7) and (Matthew 6:25-34). By reflecting on the Israelites' experiences, we can learn to trust God more and to seek His guidance in our own lives. As (Proverbs 3:5-6) reminds us, we should trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding, but instead, acknowledge Him in all our ways.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to crave intensely in the wilderness as mentioned in Psalms 106:14?
Craving intensely in the wilderness refers to the strong desires and longings of the Israelites for food and comfort while they were in the desert, as seen in their request for meat in Numbers 11:4-6, which led them to test God's patience and provision.
How did the Israelites test God in the desert according to Psalms 106:14?
The Israelites tested God by doubting His ability to provide for them and by complaining against Him, as mentioned in Exodus 17:7, where they questioned whether God was among them, and in Psalms 78:18, where they tempted God with their demands.
What is the significance of the desert or wilderness in the context of Psalms 106:14?
The desert or wilderness represents a place of testing, refinement, and dependence on God, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:2-3, where God led the Israelites through the wilderness to humble and test them, and to know what was in their hearts.
How does Psalms 106:14 relate to our own lives and struggles?
Psalms 106:14 reminds us that our cravings and desires can lead us to test God's patience and provision, but it also encourages us to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, as mentioned in Romans 8:28, where we are told that all things work together for good to those who love God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I crave intensely in my own life, and how can I trust God to provide for my needs?
- How do I test God in my daily life, and what are some areas where I need to trust Him more?
- What can I learn from the Israelites' experiences in the wilderness, and how can I apply those lessons to my own journey with God?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper dependence on God, especially in times of uncertainty or struggle?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:14
But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness,.... Or, "lusted a lust" (p) as in Numbers 11:4 to which story there related this refers; they were not content with the manna they had every day, though very
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:14
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: -Three transgressions of Israel in the wilderness are detailed, rising in gradation of moral guilt, without respect to time: (1) Their
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:14
Lusted exceedingly, to wit, for flesh, as the next verse showeth.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:14
Psalms 106:14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.Ver. 14. But lusted exceedingly] Heb. lusted a lust. See Numbers 11:1-35, they had a sufficiency, but must have superfluities, as belly-gods; not want, but wantonness, set them a lusting, and that in the wilderness, where they knew that in an ordinary way it was not to be had. And tempted God] Whom they should have trusted rather, since he waiteth to be gracious, and being a God of judgment, knoweth best when to deal forth his favours, Isaiah 30:18; Isaiah 49:8.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:14
(14) Lusted.—See margin.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:14
14. A glance at yet another occasion of murmuring and its punishment The phrase and they fell a lusting, is taken from Numbers 11:4; cp. Psalms 78:29-30. They tempted God, i.e. tested Him, put Him to the proof, by questioning His will and ability to provide for them (Psalms 78:18).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:14
But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness - Margin, as in Hebrew, “lusted a lust.” The reference is to their desire of better food than the manna.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:14
14. Tempted God—See note on Psalms 78:18
Sermons on Psalms 106:14
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(Exodus) Exodus 23:14-33 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the laws and guidance given to the Israelites before they enter the promised land. He emphasizes the importance of obeying the angel sent by |
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The Last Hinderance to Revival by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking in the Spirit and not being self-righteous complainers or gossipers. He refers to Jesus' announcement of a new wor |
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Set Free From the Power of Serpents by Carter Conlon | In this sermon titled "Set Free from the Power of Serpents," the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals to seek freedom from the influence of sin and the enemy. He encourages |
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Taranaki Bible Conference January 19-2012 - 2 of 5 Sermons by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a doll that was buried and how it grew into the shape of the doll. He uses this story to emphasize the message that sin will event |
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Tempting Christ by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the serious issue of tempting Christ, emphasizing that it involves testing God's mercy by indulging in sin while believing one can escape judgment due to |
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1 Corinthians 9:24 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the dangers of covetousness and the importance of prioritizing spiritual wealth over material possessions. He highlights how the pursuit of wealth le |
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Bitter Fruit of Disobedience by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on the story from Jeremiah 42, where a small remnant of people, despite promising to obey God's word, choose to go against His warning and head to Egypt for saf |