Psalm 106:15 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 106:15

But sent leanness into their soul. Kibroth-Hattaavah, or "the graves of lust." So the place has been named, for it testified to the terrible truth declared in our text. The history to which it refers is familiar enough, And what followed for Israel has followed again and again, and does so still. I. SEE INSTANCES OF IT . 1 . Israel here. The leanness in their souls was caused by a sense of God's condemnation—they knew they had done wrong; terror of his wrath; hardening of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 106:15

Gratifying sinful wants creates sinful wants. "And he gave them their desire: and sent leanness withal into their soul" (Prayer book Version). These people longed for food of a luxurious character; they asked for it, received what they asked, and discovered that self-indulgence nourished appetite into passion, which carried them away beyond all possibility of self-restraint. Indulgence involved loss of moral power. Feed the body and you will inevitably starve the soul, bring "leanness into... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 106:15

And he gave them their request - By sending great quantities of quails. Numbers 11:31-32.But sent leanness into their soul - The word translated “leanness” is from a verb - רזה râzeh - to make thin; to cause to waste away; to destroy. The radical idea is that of abrading or “scraping;” and hence, it means to become lean, to waste away. It occurs only here and in Isaiah 10:16, rendered “leanness,” and in Micah 6:10, rendered “scant;” margin, “leanness.” It means here that the effect of all this... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 106:13-15

Psalms 106:13-15. They soon forgat his works Even within three days, Exodus 15:22, and lost the impressions those works had made upon them. They that do not improve God’s mercies to them, nor endeavour, in some measure, to render to him according to the benefits done unto them, do indeed forget them. Hebrew, מהרו שׁכחו , meharu shachechu, they made haste, they forgat. So the margin. They turned aside quickly, as it is said Exodus 32:8. Or the words may be meant to signify two instances... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 106:1-48

Psalms 106:0 Israel’s faithlessness to GodLike the previous psalm, this psalm recounts the history of Israel. But whereas Psalms 105:0 emphasized God’s faithfulness, Psalms 106:0 emphasizes Israel’s unfaithfulness and the punishments it suffered as a result.Since God is good, people should praise and obey him. Then they will enjoy, as individuals and as a nation, the full blessings God desires for them (1-5). The psalmist admits, however, that he and those of his generation have sinned as did... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 106:15

soul. Hebrew. nephesh . App-13 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 106:15

Psalms 106:15. But sent leanness into their soul— But thinned their numbers by death. It is literally, Sent thinness into their life; or, in amidst their life. Several of the ancient versions, with which Houbigant agrees, read, Sent satiety or loathing into their souls. See Psalms 78:30. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 106:15

15. but sent leanness—rather, "and sent," that is, and thus, even in doing so, the punishment was inflicted at the very time their request was granted. So Psalms 78:30, "While their meat was yet in their mouths, the wrath of God came upon them." soul—the animal soul, which craves for food (Numbers 11:6; Psalms 107:18). This soul got its wish, and with it and in it its own punishment. The place was therefore called Kibroth-hattaavah, "the graves of lust" [Numbers 11:34], because there they... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 106:1-48

Psalms 106This psalm recalls Israel’s unfaithfulness to God, whereas Psalms 105 stressed God’s faithfulness to the nation. Even though God’s people proved unfaithful to Him, He remained faithful to them because of His covenant promises (cf. 1 Chronicles 16:34-36; Nehemiah 9; Isaiah 63:7 to Isaiah 64:12; Daniel 9; 2 Timothy 2:13). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 106:6-46

2. The record of Israel’s unfaithfulness to God 106:6-46 read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 106:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 106:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 106:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 106:13-15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 106:1-48

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 106:15

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 106:15

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 106:15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 106:1-48

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 106:6-46

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