Psalms 106:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The ancestors failed to understand God's wonders in Egypt or remember His mercies, and provoked Him at the Red Sea.
The Context of Psalms 106:7
The first major episode in the psalm's historical survey, establishing the pattern of God's works followed by human ingratitude.
What Does Psalms 106:7 Mean?
The first example of Israel's faithlessness concerns Egypt. Despite witnessing the plagues and miracles, the ancestors did not truly grasp or internalize what God had shown them. Their understanding remained shallow.
At the Red Sea, instead of faith in God's promise, they provoked Him through complaint and doubt. This marks the beginning of a pattern: remarkable deliverance followed by immediate forgetfulness and rebellion.
Psalms 106:7 in the Original Language
niphlaot (נִפְלָאוֹת), 'wonders' — remarkable works beyond normal explanation, divine acts that inspire awe.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 106:7
What does Psalms 106:7 mean?
The ancestors failed to understand God's wonders in Egypt or remember His mercies, and provoked Him at the Red Sea.
What is the context of Psalms 106:7?
The first major episode in the psalm's historical survey, establishing the pattern of God's works followed by human ingratitude.