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Don`t harden your heart, as at Meribah, As in the day of Massah in the wilderness,
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A Warning from History
Commentators unanimously explain that 'Meribah' (contention) and 'Massah' (temptation) refer to a specific, historical event in Exodus 17. The psalmist issues a direct warning: do not repeat the failure of your ancestors who, despite witnessing God's miracles in the wilderness, tested and provoked Him through their unbelief and distrust. Their story serves as a cautionary tale for all future generations.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Harden not your heart - See this verse explained in the notes at Hebrews 3:8.
As in the provocation ... - Ma…
19th Century
Anglican
The mention of the guiding voice suggests to the poet to make God Himself address His people, and with this verse the Divine warning begins.
Baptist
Today if you will hear his voice, do not harden your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness: when your…
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16th Century
Protestant
Harden not your heart, as in Meribah. The Psalmist, having extolled and commended the kindness of God their Shepherd, takes occasion, as t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Harden not your hearts Against Christ, against his Gospel, against all the light and evidence of it. There is a natu…
Christ calls upon his people to hear his voice. You call him Master, or Lord; then be his willing, obedient people. Hear the voice of his doctrine,…
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