Psalms 106:25
Psalms 106:25 in Multiple Translations
They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD.
But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.
But murmured in their tents, And hearkened not unto the voice of Jehovah.
Talking against him secretly in their tents, they did not give ear to the voice of the Lord.
They complained in their tents about the Lord, and refused to obey what he told them.
But murmured in their tentes, and hearkened not vnto the voice of the Lord.
And they murmur in their tents, They have not hearkened to the voice of Jehovah.
but murmured in their tents, and didn’t listen to the LORD’s voice.
But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not to the voice of the LORD.
He said the word, and there arose a storm of wind: and the waves thereof were lifted up.
They stayed in their tents and grumbled and would not pay attention to what Yahweh said that they should do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 106:25
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Psalms 106:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּרָגְנ֥וּ
בְ/אָהֳלֵי/הֶ֑ם
לֹ֥א
שָׁ֝מְע֗וּ
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יֵּרָגְנ֥וּ
râgan
H7279
to grumble
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְ/אָהֳלֵי/הֶ֑ם
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-mp | Suff
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
שָׁ֝מְע֗וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:25
וַ/יֵּרָגְנ֥וּ
râgan
H7279
"to grumble"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to grumble or murmur, often in rebellion. In the Bible, it describes the Israelites' complaints against God. It can also mean to whisper or be a backbiter.
Definition: 1) to murmur, whisper 1a) (Qal) murmurer (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to murmur 1b2) backbiter (participle) Also means: nir.gan (נִרְגָּן "whisperer" H5372)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: murmur. See also: Deuteronomy 1:27; Psalms 106:25; Isaiah 29:24.
בְ/אָהֳלֵי/הֶ֑ם
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
לֹ֥א
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.
שָׁ֝מְע֗וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:25
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 106:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:25
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:25
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:25
- Sermons on Psalms 106:25
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
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, 27to disperse their offspring among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 14:22 | not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness—yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times— |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 1:26–27 | But you were unwilling to go up; you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You grumbled in your tents and said, “Because the LORD hates us, He has brought us out of the land of Egypt to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to be annihilated. |
| 3 | Hebrews 3:15 | As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.” |
| 4 | Psalms 95:7–9 | For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, 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. |
| 5 | Hebrews 3:7–8 | Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, |
| 6 | Numbers 14:1–4 | Then the whole congregation lifted up their voices and cried out, and that night the people wept. All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness! Why is the LORD bringing us into this land to fall by the sword? Our wives and children will become plunder. Would it not be better for us to go back to Egypt?” So they said to one another, “Let us appoint a leader and return to Egypt.” |
| 7 | Numbers 14:27–29 | “How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me. So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Your bodies will fall in this wilderness—all who were numbered in the census, everyone twenty years of age or older—because you have grumbled against Me. |
Psalms 106:25 Summary
Psalms 106:25 tells us that the Israelites grumbled in their tents and did not listen to God's voice, which shows a lack of trust and obedience. This is similar to when we complain or doubt God's plan for our lives, instead of trusting in His goodness and love (Romans 8:28). By learning from the Israelites' mistakes, we can cultivate a heart of trust and obedience, listening to God's voice and following His guidance (John 10:27). As we trust in God's promises and provision, we can experience His peace and joy, even in difficult circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Israelites grumbling in their tents?
The Israelites' grumbling in their tents, as seen in Psalms 106:25, indicates a lack of trust and obedience to God, similar to the rebellion against God in Numbers 14:1-4, where they also failed to trust in His promise and provision.
How does this verse relate to the concept of listening to God's voice?
This verse, Psalms 106:25, highlights the importance of listening to God's voice, as also emphasized in Proverbs 1:7, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and in John 10:27, where Jesus' sheep listen to His voice.
What are the consequences of not listening to God's voice?
The consequences of not listening to God's voice, as seen in Psalms 106:25-27, include God's judgment and scattering of His people, similar to what is warned against in Deuteronomy 28:64, where disobedience leads to dispersion among the nations.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing the importance of trusting and obeying God, as seen in Psalms 37:3-4, where trusting in the Lord and doing good leads to delighting in Him and receiving the desires of our hearts.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I grumble or complain against God's plan for my life, and how can I cultivate a heart of trust and obedience?
- What are some areas where I struggle to listen to God's voice, and how can I tune in to His guidance and wisdom?
- How do I respond when faced with difficult circumstances or uncertainties, and what can I learn from the Israelites' mistakes in this verse?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's promises and provision, even when I don't understand His plan or timing?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:25
But murmured in their tents,.... Throughout their tents; the murmuring was general; they murmured often; but what is here referred to seems to be their murmuring upon the report of the spies, Numbers 14:2.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:25
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 106:25
To God’ s command, which was, that they should boldly and confidently enter into it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:25
Psalms 106:25 But murmured in their tents, [and] hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.Ver. 25. But murmured in their tents] Where they sat discontented (after the report of the spies), and, as we say, sick of the sullens; they would not attempt a conquest, but bewailed their hard fortune, and let fly on all hands, keeping a clutter and a rattle.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:25
(13-33) These twenty verses cover the desert wanderings, beginning with the discontented spirit mentioned in Exodus 15:23.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:25
25. But murmured in their tents] From Deuteronomy 1:27, a graphic picture of the Israelites sulking in their tents instead of boldly preparing for the march.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:25
But murmured in their tents ... - Numbers 14:2, Numbers 14:27. They complained of Moses; they complained of their food; they complained of the hardships of their journey; they complained of God.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:25
25. Murmured in their tents—See Numbers 14:2; Numbers 14:27; Deuteronomy 1:27
Sermons on Psalms 106:25
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And When the People Complained, by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson addresses the subtlety of murmuring among the children of Israel in the wilderness, emphasizing how people often express their discontent 'as it were' without openly s |
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Things Unshakable 3 . an Unshakable Church by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having an unshakable church, distinct from an unshakable life or home. It highlights the need for Christians to move beyond personal growth |
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K-448 Israel's Future Expulsion by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the insignificance of our worldly accomplishments and knowledge in the eyes of God. He describes a terrifying wilderness where one is strippe |
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The Test of Faith by Randy Jones | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of the Israelites in the desert after their escape from Egypt. He emphasizes how God allowed them to experience thirst and lack of |
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The Folly of Looking Back in Fleeing Out of Sodom by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the folly of looking back when fleeing out of Sodom, drawing parallels between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world to the judgment |
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Numbers 14:22 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the dangers of unbelief as a thief that robs the Israelites of their promised land. He contrasts the reports of faith and unbelief, illustrating how faith se |
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The Bible: Its Pentateuchal Structure by F.W. Grant | F.W. Grant delves into the Pentateuchal structure of the Bible, highlighting the significance of the five books of the Law as the structural basis of the entire Bible, with the Old |