Psalms 106:33
Psalms 106:33 in Multiple Translations
For they rebelled against His Spirit, and Moses spoke rashly with his lips.
Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.
Because they were rebellious against his spirit, And he spake unadvisedly with his lips.
For they made his spirit bitter, and he said unwise things.
They upset him so much that he spoke without thinking in the heat of the moment.
Because they vexed his spirite, so that hee spake vnaduisedly with his lippes.
For they have provoked his spirit, And he speaketh wrongfully with his lips.
because they were rebellious against his spirit, he spoke rashly with his lips.
Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips.
He hath turned rivers into a wilderness: and the sources of water into dry ground:
They caused Moses to become very angry [IDM], and he said things that were foolish.
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Psalms 106:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
הִמְר֥וּ
אֶת
רוּח֑/וֹ
וַ֝/יְבַטֵּ֗א
בִּ/שְׂפָתָֽי/ו
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
הִמְר֥וּ
mârâh
H4784
to rebel
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
רוּח֑/וֹ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs | Suff
וַ֝/יְבַטֵּ֗א
bâṭâʼ
H981
to speak rashly
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
בִּ/שְׂפָתָֽי/ו
sâphâh
H8193
lips
Prep | N-fd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:33
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
הִמְר֥וּ
mârâh
H4784
"to rebel"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
To rebel means to resist or disobey authority, often in a stubborn or defiant way. In the Bible, it's used to describe people's disobedience towards God or their parents.
Definition: 1) to be contentious, be rebellious, be refractory, be disobedient towards, be rebellious against 1a) (Qal) to be disobedient, be rebellious 1a1) towards father 1a2) towards God 1b) (Hiphil) to show rebelliousness, show disobedience, disobey
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bitter, change, be disobedient, disobey, grievously, provocation, provoke(-ing), (be) rebel (against, -lious). See also: Numbers 20:10; Psalms 78:17; Psalms 5:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
רוּח֑/וֹ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
וַ֝/יְבַטֵּ֗א
bâṭâʼ
H981
"to speak rashly"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To speak rashly means to talk thoughtlessly or angrily, as when someone pronounces judgment without thinking, like the Israelites did in the wilderness.
Definition: 1) to speak rashly or angrily, speak thoughtlessly 1a) (Qal) one that babbles, speaks rashly (part.) 1b) (Piel) to speak rashly, unadvisedly
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: pronounce, speak (unadvisedly). See also: Leviticus 5:4; Psalms 106:33; Proverbs 12:18.
בִּ/שְׂפָתָֽי/ו
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
Prep | N-fd | Suff
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:33
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 106:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:33
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:33
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:33
- Sermons on Psalms 106:33
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
31It was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come.
32At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them.
33For they rebelled against His Spirit, and Moses spoke rashly with his lips.
34They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them, 35but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 20:10–11 | Then Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly in front of the rock, and Moses said to them, “Listen now, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, so that a great amount of water gushed out, and the congregation and their livestock were able to drink. |
| 2 | Psalms 107:11 | because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High. |
| 3 | James 3:2 | We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. |
| 4 | Psalms 39:1 | I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.” |
| 5 | Psalms 78:40 | How often they disobeyed Him in the wilderness and grieved Him in the desert! |
| 6 | Psalms 141:3 | Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips. |
| 7 | Job 2:10 | “You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. |
| 8 | Job 38:2 | “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? |
| 9 | Job 40:4–5 | “Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth. I have spoken once, but I have no answer— twice, but I have nothing to add.” |
| 10 | Genesis 35:16–18 | Later, they set out from Bethel, and while they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult. During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.” And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin. |
Psalms 106:33 Summary
This verse tells us that the Israelites rebelled against God's Spirit, and as a result, Moses spoke out of anger and frustration. This happened because the people did not trust God, even after seeing all the amazing things He had done for them (as seen in Exodus 14:13-14 and Psalms 78:11-16). We can learn from their mistake by trusting God and obeying Him, even when things seem difficult or uncertain (as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28). By doing so, we can avoid rebelling against God's Spirit and instead, follow His guidance and live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to rebel against God's Spirit?
Rebelling against God's Spirit means disobeying or resisting the guidance and conviction that God gives us through His Holy Spirit, as seen in Ephesians 4:30 and Isaiah 63:10.
Why did Moses speak rashly with his lips?
Moses spoke rashly because he was frustrated with the Israelites' rebellion and lack of faith, as explained in Numbers 20:10-12, and this outburst of anger displeased God.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Psalm?
This verse is part of a larger narrative in Psalms 106 that recounts the Israelites' history of rebellion and disobedience, highlighting their lack of trust in God's power and provision, as seen in Psalms 106:7 and Psalms 106:13.
What can we learn from the Israelites' mistakes?
We can learn the importance of trusting and obeying God, even when faced with challenges or uncertainties, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Hebrews 11:6.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I rebel against God's Spirit in my own life, and how can I surrender to His guidance?
- How do I respond when faced with frustration or anger, and what can I learn from Moses' mistake?
- What are some areas in my life where I struggle to trust God's power and provision, and how can I cultivate greater faith?
- How can I apply the lessons from the Israelites' history to my own walk with God, and what role does obedience play in my relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:33
Because they provoked his spirit;.... Though he was a very meek man, meeker than any upon the face of the earth, Numbers 12:2, yet, being greatly provoked, let fall some passionate and undue
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:33
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 106:33
He spake unadvisedly: so this word is thought to signify, . Or, he spake, as the word commonly signifies. Not that it was in itself a sin to speak, but because he spake when he should have been silent; or he spake to the people, when God commanded him only to speak to the rock, ; or, he spake, to wit, the provocation of his spirit, or such words as were agreeable to it, and might be expected from it. He mentions not here what Moses spake, because that was fully known from the history, and because he would throw a veil over Moses’ s infirmity, and rather imply than express his fault.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:33
Psalms 106:33 Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.Ver. 33. Because they provoked his spirit] So that he was in a pelt to the grieving of God’ s good Spirit within him, Ephesians 4:30-31. O tantaene animis coelestibus irae? So that he spake unadvisedly] Some render it only, he spake, or he pronounced; he should not have spoken at all to the people, as having no order from God so to do in that transaction, but only to the rock. Whereas he not only smote the rock, and smote it twice, but spake to the people, and spake rashly, or idly (the Greek word βαττολογεω is thought to come from the Hebrew Bata here used), yea, bitterly, calling them rebels, and falling foul upon them with distrustful interrogations and misimplications, Et perperam locutus est. Contra charitas, ουπερπερευεται, 1 Corinthians 13:4. This is called rebellion, Numbers 20:10-11; Numbers 20:24, and severely punished in God’ s favourite Moses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:33
(33) They provoked his spirit.—The natural interpretation is to take this of Moses’ spirit. So LXX. and Vulg., “they embittered his spirit.” The usage of the phrase is, however, in favour of referring the words to the temper of the people towards God,” they rebelled against His spirit.” Spake unadvisedly.—Compare the same verb with the same addition, “with the lips,” in Leviticus 5:4. This interpretation of the fault of Moses is partial. A comparison of all the historical narratives shows that it was rather for a momentary lapse into the despairing spirit of the people, than for addressing them as rebels, that Moses was excluded from the Promised Land.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 106:33
Verse 33. They provoked his spirit] המרו himru, from מרה marah, to rebel: they brought it into a rebellious state; he was soured and irritated, and was off his guard. So that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.] For this sentence we have only these two words in the Hebrew, ויבטא בשפתיו vayebatte bisephathaiv, he stuttered or stammered with his lips, indicating that he was transported with anger. See the notes on Numbers 20:10-12.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:33
33. Because they were rebellious against his spirit, And he spake rashly with his lips. The cause of Jehovah’s anger and Moses’ punishment was the rebellion of the Israelites against the guidance of God’s spirit, and the rash utterance of Moses which was its consequence. Moses’ speech “Hear now, ye rebels! out of this cliff must we fetch you water?” and his striking the rock when he was commanded to speak to it, indicates that his sin consisted in impatience and want of faith. The usage of the verb and the parallel of Isa 63:10 are decisive in favour of taking his spirit to mean God’s spirit not Moses’ spirit: and though the term rebellion is applied to the conduct of Moses and Aaron in Numbers 20:24, they were rebellious must here refer to the Israelites and not to them, as Aaron has not been mentioned. Psalms 106:33 a will thus be parallel to Psalms 106:32 a, and 33 b to 32 b.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:33
Because they provoked his spirit - literally, “They made his spirit bitter,” or they embittered his soul.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:33
33. They provoked his spirit—That is, they provoked Moses’s spirit, to whom the suffix pronoun must be understood to refer. Here was the first step in Moses’s sin. His meekness gave way to anger.
Sermons on Psalms 106:33
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Numbers 27:12 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the role of Moses as God's representative, illustrating how the people learned about God through Moses' actions and words. He highlights the immense responsi |
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He Sent His Word and Healed Them by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the healing power of God's Word in his sermon 'He Sent His Word and Healed Them.' He recounts the story of George Wishart, who preached during a plague, il |
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Gracious Speech by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of the tongue and the impact our words can have. He shares a personal experience of how a small spark from his mouth caused fires t |
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The Foremost Proof of Holiness by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his early days of preaching with great zeal but little wisdom. He emphasizes the importance of having both wisdom and fire in one's faith. |
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The Sin of Unclean Lips by Keith Daniel | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a personal story about failing his final exams and the impact it had on him. He describes how his failure caught up with him and cause |
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04 Building Fellowship as Husband & Wife by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of God's order in earthly families as a foundation for building the church. It contrasts the focus on family in the New Testament with the lac |
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Victory Over Me by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the pastor reflects on his series called Vital Truth and how it has transformed his thinking on preaching. He emphasizes the importance of hearing the gospel to bec |