Psalms 106:24
Psalms 106:24 in Multiple Translations
They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise.
Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:
Yea, they despised the pleasant land, They believed not his word,
They were disgusted with the good land; they had no belief in his word;
Later the people refused to enter the Promised Land; they didn't trust him to do as he'd promised.
Also they contemned that pleasant land, and beleeued not his worde,
And they kick against the desirable land, They have not given credence to His word.
Yes, they despised the pleasant land. They didn’t believe his word,
Yes, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:
These have seen the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.
Later, our ancestors ◄refused/were afraid► to enter beautiful Canaan land because they did not believe that God would enable them to take the land from the people who were living there, as he had promised.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 106:24
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Psalms 106:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ֭/יִּמְאֲסוּ
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
חֶמְדָּ֑ה
לֹֽא
הֶ֝אֱמִ֗ינוּ
לִ/דְבָרֽ/וֹ
וַֽ֭/יִּמְאֲסוּ
mâʼaç
H3988
to reject
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
חֶמְדָּ֑ה
chemdâh
H2532
desire
N-fs
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
הֶ֝אֱמִ֗ינוּ
ʼâman
H539
be faithful
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
לִ/דְבָרֽ/וֹ
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:24
וַֽ֭/יִּמְאֲסוּ
mâʼaç
H3988
"to reject"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To spurn or reject something is what this Hebrew word means. In Genesis 37:35, it is used to describe how Jacob felt when his sons told him Joseph had died.
Definition: 1) to reject, despise, refuse 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to reject, refuse 1a2) to despise 1b) (Niphal) to be rejected
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: abhor, cast away (off), contemn, despise, disdain, (become) loathe(some), melt away, refuse, reject, reprobate, [idiom] utterly, vile person. See also: Leviticus 26:15; Psalms 106:24; Psalms 15:4.
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
חֶמְדָּ֑ה
chemdâh
H2532
"desire"
N-fs
This Hebrew term describes something that brings great joy and pleasure, like a precious gift. It's used in the Bible to talk about the good things in life that bring happiness and fulfillment. In Genesis and Psalms, it describes the delight of being in a loving relationship.
Definition: desire, that which is desirable
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: desire, goodly, pleasant, precious. See also: Genesis 27:15; Jeremiah 12:10; Psalms 106:24.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הֶ֝אֱמִ֗ינוּ
ʼâman
H539
"be faithful"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to be faithful or trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations. It can also mean to support or confirm something, and is used in passages like Psalm 37:3 to describe trusting in God. The concept of faithfulness is central to the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to support, confirm, be faithful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to support, confirm, be faithful, uphold, nourish 1a1a) foster-father (subst.) 1a1b) foster-mother, nurse 1a1c) pillars, supporters of the door 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm 1b1a) to be carried by a nurse 1b1b) made firm, sure, lasting 1b1c) confirmed, established, sure 1b1d) verified, confirmed 1b1e) reliable, faithful, trusty 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stand firm, to trust, to be certain, to believe in 1c1a) stand firm 1c1b) trust, believe Aramaic equivalent: a.man (אֲמַן "to trust" H0540)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. See also: Genesis 15:6; Job 24:22; Psalms 12:2.
לִ/דְבָרֽ/וֹ
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:24
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 106:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:24
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:24
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:24
- Sermons on Psalms 106:24
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
22wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome deeds by the Red Sea.
23So He said He would destroy them— had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them.
24They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise.
25They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD. 26So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness,Cross References
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 1:32 | But in spite of all this, you did not trust the LORD your God, |
| 2 | Ezekiel 20:6 | On that day I swore to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands. |
| 3 | Hebrews 3:18–19 | And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter. |
| 4 | Numbers 14:31 | But I will bring your children, whom you said would become plunder, into the land you have rejected—and they will enjoy it. |
| 5 | Hebrews 4:6 | Since, then, it remains for some to enter His rest, and since those who formerly heard the good news did not enter because of their disobedience, |
| 6 | Hebrews 12:16 | See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 3:19 | Then I said, ‘How I long to make you My sons and give you a desirable land, the most beautiful inheritance of all the nations!’ I thought you would call Me ‘Father’ and never turn away from following Me. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 8:7–9 | For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper. |
| 9 | Hebrews 4:2 | For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 11:11–12 | But the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in the rain from heaven. It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year. |
Psalms 106:24 Summary
This verse is talking about how the Israelites rejected the good land God had given them, and they didn't believe His promise to take care of them. This happened because they didn't trust God and were not thankful for what He had done for them, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:7-10. We can learn from their mistake by being thankful for the good things in our lives and trusting God to take care of us, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:18. By doing so, we can avoid the consequences of unbelief and instead experience God's blessings and goodness in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to despise the pleasant land?
To despise the pleasant land means to reject or show contempt for the good things God has provided, in this case, the Promised Land, as seen in Psalms 106:24, which is a reference to the land God had promised to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 8:7-10.
Why did the Israelites not believe God's promise?
The Israelites did not believe God's promise because of their lack of faith and trust in Him, as seen in Hebrews 3:19, where it says that the Israelites were not able to enter the Promised Land because of their unbelief.
What are the consequences of not believing God's promises?
The consequences of not believing God's promises can be severe, as seen in Psalms 106:26, where God swore to cast the Israelites down in the wilderness because of their unbelief, and also in Numbers 14:28-35, where the Israelites were punished for their rebellion against God.
How can we apply this verse to our lives today?
We can apply this verse to our lives today by being mindful of our own faith and trust in God's promises, and making sure we do not take for granted the blessings and good things He has provided for us, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, to give thanks in all circumstances.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have despised or taken for granted the pleasant land God has given me?
- How can I cultivate a deeper faith and trust in God's promises, like the Israelites were supposed to?
- What are some promises of God that I am struggling to believe or trust in right now, and how can I seek to deepen my faith in those areas?
- In what ways can I show gratitude and appreciation for the blessings and good things God has provided for me, as encouraged in Psalm 100:4-5?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:24
Yea, they despised the pleasant land,.... Or "land of desire" (r); the land of Canaan; a very delightful and desirable country, the glory of all lands, a land that abounded with everything for necessity and pleasure.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:24
Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: (1) The people's distrust of the Lord's word as to Canaan after hearing the spies' report (Psalms 106:24-27).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:24
Despised; preferring Egypt and the former bondage before it, ,4, and not thinking it worthy of a little hazard and difficulty in taking the possession of it. The pleasant land, Canaan; which was so not only in truth, ,12 Jer 3:19 , but even by the relation of those spies who discouraged them from entering into it. His word, i.e. his promise of giving them the land, and subduing all their enemies before them; which they knew by late and manifold experience that God was both able and willing to do.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:24
Psalms 106:24 Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:Ver. 24. Yea, they despised the pleasant land] Heb. The land of desire, flowing with milk and honey, sumen totius terrae, as one calleth it; Egypt they preferred before it, though it were a gage of heaven; as Cardinal Bourbon did his part in Paris, before his part in paradise. They believed not his word] sc. That he would, or indeed could, give them that good land. He that believeth not maketh God a liar.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:24
(13-33) These twenty verses cover the desert wanderings, beginning with the discontented spirit mentioned in Exodus 15:23.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:24
24–27. A fifth instance of Israel’s sin; their unbelief and cowardice on the return of the spies (Numbers 13:14).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:24
Yea, they despised the pleasant land - Margin, as in Hebrew, “land of desire.” That is, a country “to be desired,” - a country whose situation, climate, productions, made it desirable as a place of abode.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:24
24. They despised the pleasant land—And so God despised and rejected them. So, in later times, they despised Christ and his offer of eternal life, and were again, and more fatally, despised and rejected.
Sermons on Psalms 106:24
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Doubt, the Sin God Hates the Most by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a doctor receiving good news about a patient's health. The speaker emphasizes the importance of believing in God's word an |
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Phinehas - Priest of Obedience by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a passage from the book of Numbers in the Bible. They raise questions about the conduct of Moses and the Israelites when they engaged in imm |
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Audio Sermon: Phinehas - Priest of Obedience by Art Katz | This sermon delves into the importance of obedience, respect for authority, and the consequences of moral compromise. It highlights the need to act decisively against sin, even whe |
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Wait and Worship by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering God's faithfulness and track record in our lives. He shares a personal story of how God intervened and saved hi |
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The Fiery Serpents by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches on the story of the Fiery Serpents from Numbers 21:6-9, highlighting the sins of ingratitude and despising Christ as the causes of God's punishment. He empha |
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The Scriptures and the Promises by A.W. Pink | The preacher, Greek Word Studies, delves into the concept of grumbling, which is an audible expression of unwarranted dissatisfaction or discontent, often done in low tones or behi |
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Believe in the Light Lest Darkness Come Upon You by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the supernatural power of God. He highlights the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and the 4, |