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Psalms 78:23

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Berean Standard Bible

Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens.

American Standard Version (1901)

Yet he commanded the skies above, And opened the doors of heaven;

Bible in Basic English

And he gave orders to the clouds on high, and the doors of heaven were open;

Free Bible Version

Even so he commanded the skies above and the doors of heaven to open,

Geneva Bible 1599

Yet he had comanded the clouds aboue, and had opened the doores of heauen,

King James (Authorized) Version

Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,

One Unity Resource Bible

Yet he enjoined the skies above, and opened the doors of heaven.

Translation for Translators

But God spoke to the sky above them; he commanded it to open like a door,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Yet he commanded the skies above and opened the doors of the sky.

Noah Webster Bible

Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,

World English Bible

Yet he commanded the skies above, and opened the doors of heaven.

Young's Literal Translation

And He commandeth clouds from above, Yea, doors of the heavens He hath opened.

Context

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

²²because they did not believe God or rely on His salvation. ²³Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens. ²⁴He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven.

Summary

This verse from Psalms reflects on God's faithfulness and provision for His people, using the imagery of raining down manna for the Israelites in the wilderness. It serves as a reminder of God's miraculous intervention and care for His chosen ones, even in times of scarcity and need. The manna symbolizes God's sustenance and blessings that He graciously bestows upon His people, demonstrating His unfailing love and compassion. The verse encourages trust in God's providence and serves as a testimony to His enduring faithfulness throughout history. It prompts gratitude and praise for God's continuous provision and guidance in the lives of believers.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

(Compare Exo 16:11-15; Num 11:4-9).

Psalms 78:23

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

²²because they did not believe God or rely on His salvation. ²³Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens. ²⁴He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven.

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Berean Standard Bible

Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens.

American Standard Version (1901)

Yet he commanded the skies above, And opened the doors of heaven;

Bible in Basic English

And he gave orders to the clouds on high, and the doors of heaven were open;

Free Bible Version

Even so he commanded the skies above and the doors of heaven to open,

Geneva Bible 1599

Yet he had comanded the clouds aboue, and had opened the doores of heauen,

King James (Authorized) Version

Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,

One Unity Resource Bible

Yet he enjoined the skies above, and opened the doors of heaven.

Translation for Translators

But God spoke to the sky above them; he commanded it to open like a door,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Yet he commanded the skies above and opened the doors of the sky.

Noah Webster Bible

Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,

World English Bible

Yet he commanded the skies above, and opened the doors of heaven.

Young's Literal Translation

And He commandeth clouds from above, Yea, doors of the heavens He hath opened.