14. He led them with a cloud by day,and with the light of a fire all night long.
15. He broke open rocks in the wilderness,and gave them enough water to fill the depths of the sea.
16. He caused streams to flow from the rock,and made the water flow like rivers.
17. Yet they continued to sin against him,and rebelled against the sovereign One in the desert.
18. They willfully challenged Godby asking for food to satisfy their appetite.
19. They insulted God, saying,“Is God really able to give us food in the wilderness?
20. Yes, he struck a rock and water flowed out,streams gushed forth.But can he also give us food?Will he provide meat for his people?”
21. When the Lord heard this, he was furious.A fire broke out against Jacob,and his anger flared up against Israel,
22. because they did not have faith in God,and did not trust his ability to deliver them.
23. He gave a command to the clouds above,and opened the doors in the sky.
24. He rained down manna for them to eat;he gave them the grain of heaven.
25. Man ate the food of the mighty ones.He sent them more than enough to eat.
26. He brought the east wind through the sky,and by his strength led forth the south wind.
27. He rained down meat on them like dust,birds as numerous as the sand on the seashores.
28. He caused them to fall right in the middle of their camp,all around their homes.
29. They ate until they were stuffed;he gave them what they desired.