Discovery BoxPsalms 78:15-20 
Context78:15 He broke open rocks in the wilderness,
and gave them enough water to fill the depths of the sea. 1
78:16 He caused streams to flow from the rock,
and made the water flow like rivers.
78:17 Yet they continued to sin against him,
and rebelled against the sovereign One 2 in the desert.
78:18 They willfully challenged God 3
by asking for food to satisfy their appetite.
78:19 They insulted God, saying, 4
“Is God really able to give us food 5 in the wilderness?
78:20 Yes, 6 he struck a rock and water flowed out,
streams gushed forth.
But can he also give us food?
Will he provide meat for his people?”
1 tn Heb “and caused them to drink, like the depths, abundantly.”
2 tn Heb “rebelling [against] the Most High.”
3 tn Heb “and they tested God in their heart.” The “heart” is viewed here as the center of their volition.
4 tn Heb “they spoke against God, they said.”
5 tn Heb “to arrange a table [for food].”
6 tn Heb “look.”
