Psalms 78:21 - Exposition

Therefore the Lord heard this. Though these might be unspoken thoughts, yet God would "hear" them, i.e. be aware of them; for "he knoweth the very secrets of the heart." And was wroth (comp. Psalms 78:59 , Psalms 78:62 ; Deuteronomy 3:26 ). So a fire was kindled against Jacob. Not a material fire, as in Le Psalms 10:2 ; Numbers 11:1-3 ; and Numbers 16:35 ; but the fire of God's displeasure. And anger also came up against Israel (comp. Numbers 16:30 , Numbers 16:31 ; Numbers 11:33 ).