18. And they tempted God in their hearts by asking for food according to their [selfish] desire and appetite.
19. Yes, they spoke against God; they said, Can God furnish [the food for] a table in the wilderness?
20. Behold, He did smite the rock so that waters gushed out and the streams overflowed; but can He give bread also? Can He provide flesh for His people?
21. Therefore, when the Lord heard, He was [full of] wrath; a fire was kindled against Jacob, His anger mounted up against Israel,
22. Because in God they believed not [they relied not on Him, they adhered not to Him], and they trusted not in His salvation (His power to save).