Psalms 78:23

23 Yet He commanded the clouds above * And 1opened the doors of heaven;

Psalms 78:23 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 78:23

Though he had commanded the clouds from above
Which were round about him, his chariots, and the dust of his feet; and which were at his command to go here and there, and carry and let down provisions for his people, as they did:

and opened the doors of heaven;
as a large granary, from whence the manna, afterwards called the corn of heaven, was given out in great abundance, which is signified by opening the doors; see ( Malachi 3:10 ) .

Psalms 78:23 In-Context

21 Therefore the LORD heard and was full of wrath; And a fire was kindled against Jacob And anger also mounted against Israel,
22 Because they did not believe in God And did not trust in His salvation.
23 Yet He commanded the clouds above And opened the doors of heaven;
24 He rained down manna upon them to eat And gave them food from heaven.
25 Man did eat the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Genesis 7:11; Malachi 3:10
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