Psalms 78:21
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
American King James Version (AKJV)
Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
American Standard Version (ASV)
Therefore Jehovah heard, and was wroth; And a fire was kindled against Jacob, And anger also went up against Israel;
Basic English Translation (BBE)
So these things came to the Lord's ears, and he was angry; and a fire was lighted against Jacob, and wrath came up against Israel;
Webster's Revision
Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
World English Bible
Therefore Yahweh heard, and was angry. A fire was kindled against Jacob, anger also went up against Israel,
English Revised Version (ERV)
Therefore the LORD heard, and was wroth: and a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also went up against Israel;
Definitions for Psalms 78:21
Barnes's Psalms 78:21 Bible Commentary
Therefore the Lord heard this, and was wroth - See Numbers 11:1, Numbers 11:10.
So a fire was kindled against Jacob ... - Fire may be used here, as in Numbers 11:1, as an emblem of wrath; a fire may have been literally sent down to consume them.