Psalms 78:29 Meaning and Explanation
“So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The people ate the meat and became fully satisfied, receiving exactly what they had demanded.
The Context of Psalms 78:29
The people ate the quail to full satisfaction, receiving exactly what they had demanded.
What Does Psalms 78:29 Mean?
'Well filled' indicates complete satiation—they ate to the point of repletion. God gave them 'their own desire,' literally and fully. There is no refusal or holding back. In this moment, the people got what they wanted, what they complained for, what they lacked faith to believe would come.
Yet the phrase 'their own desire' carries a note of foreboding in the psalmist's telling. What looks like answered prayer is being framed as the granting of a craving, not a blessing. The next verses will show that receiving what we desire without wisdom or righteousness can become dangerous.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 78:29
What does Psalms 78:29 mean?
The people ate the meat and became fully satisfied, receiving exactly what they had demanded.
What is the context of Psalms 78:29?
The people ate the quail to full satisfaction, receiving exactly what they had demanded.