Psalms 106:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The people rejected the promise of the good land and refused to trust God's word.
The Context of Psalms 106:24
The transition to Israel's wilderness wandering, showing how lack of faith prevented the fulfillment of God's promise.
What Does Psalms 106:24 Mean?
The 'pleasant land' refers to Canaan, a place of abundance and fulfillment of the covenant promise. Despising it showed that the people's faith had eroded—they no longer valued what God had promised them.
Disbelief in God's word meant refusing to trust His promise that He would give them the land and enable them to possess it. This lack of faith would prevent them from entering what He had promised.
Psalms 106:24 in the Original Language
na'atzah (נָאַץ), 'despised' — to treat with contempt, to scorn or reject with disdain.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 106:24
What does Psalms 106:24 mean?
The people rejected the promise of the good land and refused to trust God's word.
What is the context of Psalms 106:24?
The transition to Israel's wilderness wandering, showing how lack of faith prevented the fulfillment of God's promise.