What does Psalm 95:10 mean?
Israel was miraculously rescued from Egyptian slavery (Exodus 3:20; 12:41). As they traveled to the Promised Land, God used more miracles to provide clean water (Exodus 15:22–26) and good food (Exodus 16:2–3, 12–14). Despite all His work on their behalf, the people still complained and acted in fear. In this way, they strained the Lord's patience and tried to force Him to intervene on their behalf (Exodus 17:1–7). The same attitude arose when the nation refused to move into Canaan to take the Promised Land (Numbers 14:1–4).Because of this persistent trying of His patience, God denied that entire generation the privilege of entering Canaan and taking their place in the Promised Land (Numbers 14:28–32). This was a sign of God's displeasure—"loathing" (Malachi 1:2–3)—for those who refused to act in trusting obedience (Psalm 95:11). Jesus overcame that temptation when He refused to "test" God at the Devil's suggestion (Matthew 4:5–7; Deuteronomy 6:16).