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Doubt is Speaking Against God
Commentators emphasize that "speaking against God" is not limited to overt blasphemy. It includes questioning His power and expressing unbelief. The Israelites' skeptical question, "Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?" was considered a serious sin because it doubted God's ability and goodness, a warning for believers today to guard against subtle forms of unbelief.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:19
18th Century
Theologian
Yea, they spake against God - That is, in the manner which is immediately specified: by calling in question his power, or his abili…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:19–20
19th Century
Bishop
A comparison of these verses with the references in the margin shows how the ancient narratives fared under poetical treatment.
Furn…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:19
19th Century
Preacher
They said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?
That is speaking against him—to speak unbelievingly—to speak in a questioning…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 78:19
16th Century
Theologian
And they spoke against God. The prophet had said that they tempted God in their heart; and now he adds, that they were not ashamed openly …
John Gill
On Psalms 78:19
17th Century
Pastor
Yea, they spoke against God
Not only thought ill of him, and tempted him in their hearts, but they expressed with th…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:9–39
17th Century
Minister
Sin dispirits people and takes away their courage. Forgetfulness of God's works is the cause of disobedience to His laws. This narrative relates a …