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The Poison of Discontent
Commentators like Calvin and Henry note the Israelites were not physically starving but spiritually sick with discontent. They claimed their souls were "dried away" while receiving miraculous daily bread. This reveals how ingratitude and a carnal mindset can cause us to despise God's perfect provision, finding fault with blessings simply because they don't satisfy our earthly appetites.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 11:4–35
18th Century
Theologian
Occurrences at Kibroth-hattavah.
(Numbers 11:4) The mixt multitude — The word in the original resembles our “riff-raff” a…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 11:6
19th Century
Bishop
There is nothing at all ... — Better, there is nothing, except that our eyes (look) upon the manna.
Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 11:6
19th Century
Preacher
Here they pour contempt upon the bread of angels, upon the food of heaven, upon the blessing of God. Oh, what will people not complain of?
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John Calvin
On Numbers 11:6
16th Century
Theologian
But now our soul is dried away. They complain that they are almost worn out by famine and hunger, while they are abundantly supplied with …
John Gill
On Numbers 11:6
17th Century
Pastor
But now our soul is dried away
Meaning their bodies, which, for want of flesh food, they pretended had no moisture in them, or…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 11:4–9
17th Century
Minister
Man, having forsaken his proper rest, feels uneasy and wretched, even when prosperous. They were weary of the provision God had made for them, even…