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"I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel. Speak to them, saying, `At evening you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread: and you shall know that I am Yahweh your God.`"

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Grace in Response to Grumbling

Commentators like Charles Spurgeon and John Gill emphasize that God hears the Israelites' sinful complaints. Instead of responding with the punishment they deserved, He acts with incredible patience and grace. His choice to provide for them, despite their faithless attitude, showcases His longsuffering and mercy.

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Exodus

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Exodus 16:11–12

19th Century

Preacher

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel:

"I have heard them." God always does …

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 16:12

17th Century

Pastor

I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel This Moses and Aaron had often affirmed, and now the Lord confirms …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 16:1–12

17th Century

Minister

The provisions of Israel, brought from Egypt, were spent by the middle of the second month, and they murmured. It is nothing new for the greatest k…