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A Place Named 'Strife'
All commentators agree that the location was named 'Meribah,' which means 'strife,' to serve as a permanent memorial of Israel's rebellion. John Calvin notes this name was intended to be a lesson for future generations, warning them not to repeat the stubbornness of their ancestors. Scholars also clarify that this 'Meribah' at Kadesh is distinct from an earlier, similar event in Exodus 17.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 20:13
18th Century
Theologian
The water of Meribah – that is, “Strife.” The place is called “Meribah in Kadesh” (Numbers 27:14), and “Meribah-Kadesh” ([Refere…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 20:13
19th Century
Bishop
This is the water of Meribah.— that is, of strife. (See Exodus 17:7 and Note; also Numbers 27:14, where the words…
John Calvin
On Numbers 20:13
16th Century
Theologian
This is the water of Meribah.110 This name was given to the place in order that the ingratitude of their fathers might be detes…
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John Gill
On Numbers 20:13
17th Century
Pastor
This is the water of Meribah
Or "strife": this is the name by which the water has in this place, and from this rock,…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 20:1–13
17th Century
Minister
After thirty-eight years of a tiresome stay in the wilderness, the armies of Israel advanced towards Canaan again. There was no water for the congr…