Psalms 78:20

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 78

“Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?”Psalms 78:20

What Does Psalms 78:20 Mean?

Psalms 78:20 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to Psalms 78:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Corinthians 10:4“And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.”Exodus 17:6“Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.”Numbers 20:11“And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.”Isaiah 48:21“And they thirsted not when he led them through the deserts: he caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them: he clave the rock also, and the waters gushed out.”Numbers 11:21“And Moses said, The people, among whom I am, are six hundred thousand footmen; and thou hast said, I will give them flesh, that they may eat a whole month.”Jude 1:25“To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.”Genesis 18:12“Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?”Numbers 11:18“And say thou unto the people, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow, and ye shall eat flesh: for ye have wept in the ears of the LORD, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for it was well with us in Egypt: therefore the LORD will give you flesh, and ye shall eat.”Psalms 78:41“Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel.”Psalms 105:41“He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.”2 Kings 3:20“And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.”Psalms 68:10“Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor.”

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