Psalm 78:25
ESV
Man ate of the bread of the angels; he sent them food in abundance.
NIV
Human beings ate the bread of angels; he sent them all the food they could eat.
NASB
Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.
CSB
People ate the bread of angels. He sent them an abundant supply of food.
NLT
They ate the food of angels! God gave them all they could hold.
KJV
Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full.
NKJV
Men ate angels’ food; He sent them food to the full.
What does Psalm 78:25 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 78, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 78:9–64 is a long summary of God's work on behalf of Israel. God freed the people from slavery in Egypt, guiding them day and night. He brought them across the Red Sea while drowning their Egyptian attackers. Despite their complaints and bitterness, the Lord provided food and water. When Israel finally entered the Promised Land, He empowered them to take it from the depraved Canaanites. Even then, the people betrayed their God. This led to the cycle of rescue and defeat described in the book of Judges.
This psalm begins with a call for Israel to remember. In fact, they are told to remember remembering: God intends them to look back on their history during hard times. After setting this scene, Asaph gives a detailed list of ways in which the Lord has dealt with Israel. This includes punishment for blatant sin, but also consistent protection and care. Every time Israel sinned, God preserved and restored them, no matter how far they fell.
