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Therefore the people quarreled with Moses, and said, "Give us water to drink." Moses said to them, "Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test Yahweh?"
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The Real Sin: Tempting God
Commentators explain that the Israelites' sin was not just complaining, but "tempting God." This meant they were fundamentally questioning His presence, power, and faithfulness, despite the many miracles they had already witnessed. As John Calvin notes, the root of their rebellion was unbelief, directing their anger at Moses when their real issue was a lack of trust in God Himself.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Tempt the Lord - It is a general characteristic of the Israelites that the miracles, which met each need as it arose, failed to produce a ha…
19th Century
Anglican
The people chided. Water is scarce along the route by which, it is supposed, Rephidim was reached. Any supply they might have brou…
16th Century
Protestant
Wherefore the people did chide with Moses. Here now reveals itself both their impiety against God—since, neglecting and despising Him, the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore the people did chide with Moses Contended with him by words, expostulating with him in a very angry and in…
The children of Israel journeyed according to the commandment of the Lord, led by the pillar of cloud and fire, yet they came to a place where ther…