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Why does Yahweh bring us to this land, to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones will be a prey: wouldn`t it be better for us to return into Egypt?
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The Accusation of Unbelief
Commentators like John Calvin note that the Israelites' complaint went beyond simple fear; it was a direct accusation against God. They charged Him with deception, cruelty, and weakness, essentially calling their Rescuer a betrayer. This reveals how unbelief doesn't just doubt God's power, but can actively twist His good character into something malicious.
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19th Century
Anglican
And wherefore hath the Lord brought us unto this land...? — Better, And why does the Lord bring us into this land?
16th Century
Protestant
And why has the Lord brought us into this land? The pride, and even the madness of their impiety, is more fully revealed here when they ac…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore has the Lord brought us unto this land Unto the borders of it: their murmuring did not cease at Moses and Aaron, the…
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Presbyterian
Those who do not trust God continually vex themselves. The sorrow of the world worketh death. The Israelites murmured against Moses and Aa…
