17 But they continued to sin against him,

rebelling in the desert against the Most High.x

18 They deliberatelyA tested God,

demanding the food they craved.y

19 They spoke against God, saying,

“Is God able to provide food in the wilderness?

20 Look! He struck the rock and water gushed out;

torrents overflowed.z

But can he also provide bread

or furnish meat for his people?”aa