Psalms 106:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God granted Israel's request for meat, but the lack of spiritual nourishment left them hollow.
The Context of Psalms 106:15
An illustration of how God sometimes permits desires to be fulfilled, but with consequences that show the difference between what we want and what we need.
What Does Psalms 106:15 Mean?
God granted the physical desire—they received the meat they demanded. But this gift came with a cost: 'leanness into their soul.' Physical satisfaction did not satisfy the deeper need for spiritual connection and trust.
The contrast between getting what they wanted and the spiritual emptiness that resulted shows that desires granted outside God's timing and wisdom do not lead to true satisfaction or blessing.
Psalms 106:15 in the Original Language
razivim (רָזִים), 'leanness' — thinness, wasting away; the soul's malnutrition despite physical fullness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 106:15
What does Psalms 106:15 mean?
God granted Israel's request for meat, but the lack of spiritual nourishment left them hollow.
What is the context of Psalms 106:15?
An illustration of how God sometimes permits desires to be fulfilled, but with consequences that show the difference between what we want and what we need.