21When the Lord heard them, he was very angry; his fire broke out against Jacob, and his wrath rose against Israel,


In Context

18 They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved.

19 They spoke against God, saying, "Can God spread a table in the desert?

20 When he struck the rock, water gushed out, and streams flowed abundantly. But can he also give us food? Can he supply meat for his people?"

21 When the Lord heard them, he was very angry; his fire broke out against Jacob, and his wrath rose against Israel,

22 for they did not believe in God or trust in his deliverance.

23 Yet he gave a command to the skies above and opened the doors of the heavens;

Psalms 78:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

78:21Therefore the LORD heard [this,] and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

78:21Therefore the Lord heard, and was angry: and a fire was kindled against Jacob, and wrath came up against Israel.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

78:21Therefore Jehovah heard, and was wroth; And a fire was kindled against Jacob, And anger also went up against Israel;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

78:21Therefore Jehovah heard, and was wroth; and fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also went up against Israel:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

78:21Therefore the LORD heard, and was wroth: and a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also went up against Israel;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

78:21Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

78:21Therefore Yahweh heard, and was angry. A fire was kindled against Jacob, anger also went up against Israel,

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

78:21Therefore hath Jehovah heard, And He sheweth Himself wroth, And fire hath been kindled against Jacob, And anger also hath gone up against Israel,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

78:21Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;