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These are the waters of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with Yahweh, and he was sanctified in them.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The water of Meribah – that is, “Strife.” The place is called “Meribah in Kadesh” (Numbers 27:14), and “Meribah-Kadesh” ([Refere…
19th Century
Anglican
This is the water of Meribah.— that is, of strife. (See Exodus 17:7 and Note; also Numbers 27:14, where the words…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This is the water of Meribah Or "strife": this is the name by which the water has in this place, and from this rock,…
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…
