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because you trespassed against me in the midst of the children of Israel at the waters of Meribah of Kadesh, in the wilderness of Zin; because you didn`t sanctify me in the midst of the children of Israel.
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The Gravity of Public Sin
Commentators explain that Moses' sin was not a simple mistake but a public failure to 'sanctify' God—to treat Him as holy. John Calvin notes that the sin stemmed from 'excessive violence of their passion,' while John Gill points to unbelief. This shows how precious God's glory is, as even a sin of 'thoughtless impetuosity' by a great leader incurred a severe penalty.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal refer…
19th Century
Anglican
And die in the mount ... as Aaron your brother died in mount Hor ... because you trespassed against me. —It may be asked …
16th Century
Protestant
Because ye trespassed against me. We perceive from his punishment how necessary to Moses was such a token of favor.302 For deat…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Because you trespassed against me among the children of Israel By their unbelief, dou…
Now Moses had done his work, why should he desire to live a day longer? God reminds him of the sin of which he had been guilty, for which he was ke…
