Yea, they spake against God - That is, in the manner which is immediately specified: by calling in question his power, or his abili…

A comparison of these verses with the references in the margin shows how the ancient narratives fared under poetical treatment.

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Yea, they spake against God;

As you read that they spake against God, you naturally suppose that they uttered some blasphem…

And they spoke against God. The prophet had said that they tempted God in their heart; and now he adds, that they were not ashamed openly …

Yea, they spoke against God
Not only thought ill of him, and tempted him in their hearts, but they expressed with th…

Sin dispirits people and takes away their courage. Forgetfulness of God's works is the cause of disobedience to His laws. This narrative relates a …