Psalms 78:21-22 The Faithfulness of God

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.

Meaning of Psalms 78:21-22

Psalm 78:21 reveals God’s righteous anger towards Israel's disobedience and lack of faith, underscoring His holiness and justice. It calls believers to reflect deeply on the consequences of ingratitude and disbelief, emphasizing the need for trust and reverence toward God, who faithfully provides and leads.

Cross References for Psalms 78:21-22

Numbers 11:1 - Fire From the Lord Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, ... Click to read the verse Numbers 11:1 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:1

Jude 1:5 - Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord delivered his people out o... Click to read the verse Jude 1:5 Click to read the verse Jude 1:5

Hebrews 12:29 - for our “God is a consuming fire.” Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:29 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:29

1 Corinthians 10:11 - These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:11

Deuteronomy 32:22 - For a fire has been kindled by my wrath, one that burns to the realm of death below. It will de... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:22 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:22

Numbers 11:10 - Moses heard the people of every family wailing, each at the entrance to his tent. The Lord beca... Click to read the verse Numbers 11:10 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:10

1 Corinthians 10:5 - Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered over the desert. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:5

Numbers 11:1-3 - Fire From the Lord Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, ... Click to read the verse Numbers 11:1-3 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:1-3

Psalms 78:31 - God’s anger rose against them; he put to death the sturdiest among them, cutting down the young... Click to read the verse Psalms 78:31 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:31

Psalms 78:63 - Fire consumed their young men, and their maidens had no wedding songs; Click to read the verse Psalms 78:63 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:63