Psalms 78:21 - Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a

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

Wroth - To be provoked; angered.

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.