What does Psalm 78:19 mean?

Psalm 78:19 highlights themes such as doubt, provision, testing when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 78:19 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?

17And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness.

18And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.

19Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?

20Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?

21Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;

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Matthew 4:3
Jesus faced similar doubts about God's provision during his temptation in the wilderness.