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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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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 14:3
19th Century
Bishop
And wherefore hath the Lord brought us unto this land...? — Better, And why does the Lord bring us into this land?
John Calvin
On Numbers 14:3
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Numbers 14:3
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 14:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Those who do not trust God continually vex themselves. The sorrow of the world worketh death. The Israelites murmured against Moses and Aa…