Psalms 106:15
Psalms 106:15 in Multiple Translations
So He granted their request, but sent a wasting disease upon them.
And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.
And he gave them their request, But sent leanness into their soul.
And he gave them their request, but sent a wasting disease into their souls.
He gave them what they wanted, but sent them a plague as well.
Then he gaue them their desire: but he sent leannesse into their soule.
And He giveth to them their request, And sendeth leanness into their soul.
He gave them their request, but sent leanness into their soul.
And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.
Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him, and his wonderful works to the children of men.
So he gave them what they requested, but he also caused a terrible disease to afflict them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 106:15
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Psalms 106:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּתֵּ֣ן
לָ֭/הֶם
שֶׁאֱלָתָ֑/ם
וַ/יְשַׁלַּ֖ח
רָז֣וֹן
בְּ/נַפְשָֽׁ/ם
וַ/יִּתֵּ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לָ֭/הֶם
Prep | Suff
שֶׁאֱלָתָ֑/ם
shᵉʼêlâh
H7596
petition
N-fs | Suff
וַ/יְשַׁלַּ֖ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
רָז֣וֹן
râzôwn
H7332
leanness
N-ms
בְּ/נַפְשָֽׁ/ם
nephesh
H5315
soul
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:15
וַ/יִּתֵּ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לָ֭/הֶם
""
Prep | Suff
שֶׁאֱלָתָ֑/ם
shᵉʼêlâh
H7596
"petition"
N-fs | Suff
A petition or request, this word implies something asked for or a loan. It is used to describe a request or demand made to someone, often in a formal or official setting.
Definition: 1) request, thing asked for, demand 1a) request, petition 1b) thing asked for Aramaic equivalent: she.e.la (שְׁאֵלָא "affair" H7595)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: loan, petition, request. See also: Judges 8:24; Esther 5:7; Psalms 106:15.
וַ/יְשַׁלַּ֖ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
רָז֣וֹן
râzôwn
H7332
"leanness"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means being very thin or weak, often from illness or not having enough food. It is used to describe a lack or scarcity of something. In the Bible, it can refer to physical or spiritual emptiness.
Definition: 1) leanness, scantness, wasting 1a) leanness 1b) wasting (of disease) 1c) scantness (of measure)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: leanness, [idiom] scant. See also: Psalms 106:15; Isaiah 10:16; Micah 6:10.
בְּ/נַפְשָֽׁ/ם
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 106:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:15
- Sermons on Psalms 106:15
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
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. 17The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 11:31–34 | Now a wind sent by the LORD came up, drove in quail from the sea, and brought them near the camp, about two cubits above the surface of the ground, for a day’s journey in every direction around the camp. All that day and night, and all the next day, the people stayed up gathering the quail. No one gathered less than ten homers, and they spread them out all around the camp. 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. |
| 2 | Isaiah 10:16 | Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts will send a wasting disease among Assyria’s stout warriors, and under his pomp will be kindled a fire like a burning flame. |
| 3 | Psalms 78:29–31 | So they ate and were well filled, for He gave them what they craved. Yet before they had filled their desire, with the food still in their mouths, God’s anger flared against them, and He put to death their strongest and subdued the young men of Israel. |
| 4 | Isaiah 24:16 | From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I am wasting away! I am wasting away! Woe is me.” The treacherous betray; the treacherous deal in treachery. |
Psalms 106:15 Summary
This verse is saying that God gave the Israelites what they wanted, but it ultimately led to their harm. This teaches us that just because we want something, it doesn't mean it's good for us. It's like when a child wants to play with fire, but it will only hurt them. God wants what's best for us, and sometimes that means not giving us what we want, as seen in Psalms 84:11 where God withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly. We should seek to understand and follow God's will, rather than insisting on our own way, and trust that His plan is for our good, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God granted their request but sent a wasting disease upon them?
This verse illustrates the concept of God giving people what they want, but not necessarily what is good for them, as seen in Psalms 106:15, similar to the idea in Psalms 81:12 where God gave the Israelites over to their stubborn hearts.
Is this verse saying that God is cruel or punitive?
No, this verse is highlighting the consequences of disobedience and the fleeting nature of earthly desires, as warned in Proverbs 21:25, and the importance of seeking God's will above our own, as taught in Romans 12:2.
How does this verse relate to the idea of 'be careful what you wish for'?
This verse is a biblical example of the idea that our desires can lead to unforeseen and undesirable consequences, a theme also explored in Galatians 6:7-8, where we reap what we sow.
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience in this verse?
We can learn the importance of being content with what God has given us and seeking His will above our own desires, as encouraged in Philippians 4:11-12 and 1 Timothy 6:6-10.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have I, like the Israelites, demanded things from God without considering the potential consequences?
- How can I cultivate a heart of contentment and trust in God's provision, rather than constantly craving more?
- What are some desires in my life that may be leading me away from God's best for me, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of seeking God's will above my own desires in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:15
And he gave them their request,.... Flesh and feathered fowl in great abundance; see Psalms 78:27. So God sometimes gives to wicked men what they ask for, as much as they can desire, yea, more than heart could wish.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:15
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 106:15
Either into their persons; or rather, their bodies, which are oft understood by this word; of which see the notes upon . So their inordinate desire of pleasing and pampering their bodies was the occasion of destroying them; whilst God denied his blessing, which alone makes food able to nourish us, and inflicted his curse, which made their food as destructive as poison to them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:15
Psalms 106:15 And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.Ver. 15. And he gave them their request] Deus saepe dat iratus quod negat propitius (Aug.). Munera magna quidem misit, sed misit in hamo (Martial). Quails they had, but to choke them; as afterwards a king, but to vex them, &c. But sent leanness into their soul] i.e. Into their bodies, such a loathing as caused leanness, Numbers 11:20, a plague upon their bodies, a curse upon their souls. Many men eat that on earth which they digest in hell. It is dangerous feeding on sin’ s murdering morsels.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:15
(15) Leanness.—The LXX., Vulg., and Syriac read “satiety.” As Mr. Burgess points out, by accepting this reading, and giving nephesh its very usual signification of “lust” (comp. Psalms 78:18, where also the word rendered “request” occurs) we get two exact synthetical clauses:— “And he gave them their request, And sent satiety for their lust.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:15
Verse 15. Sent leanness] They despised the manna, and called it light, that is, innutritive, bread. God gave flesh as they desired, but gave no blessing with it; and in consequence they did not fatten, but grew lean upon it. Their souls also suffered want.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:15
15. They complained “Our soul is dried away” (Numbers 11:6), our vitality is exhausted; but the satisfaction of their self-willed lust brought sickness and death not life and vigour, and “the graves of lust” marked the scene of their sin and its punishment.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:15
And he gave them their request - By sending great quantities of quails. Numbers 11:31-32.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:15
15. Gave them their request—See note on Psalms 78:29-31. Sent leanness—As their prayer was wicked, springing from unlawful desires and unbelief, (James 4:2-3,) so the answer was in wrath. Isaiah 10:16.
Sermons on Psalms 106:15
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In the Potters Hands - Part 2 by Jenny Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about two boys and a tap to illustrate how we often try to take control of our own lives instead of letting God be the potter. The speake |
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God's Provision for the Children of Israel by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the provision of God for the children of Israel as they journeyed through the wilderness. He begins by highlighting the contrasting rea |
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Resting in Jesus by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by referencing Isaiah 24 and the prophecy of a watchman. He acknowledges the warning he has given in his book, "America's Last Call," about the |
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Confiding Trust and Patient Submission by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the journey of a believer through afflictions, temptations, and darkness, highlighting the need for patient submission to God's righteous dealings. The |