Numbers 11:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD’s hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD said to Moses, 'Has the LORD's power grown weak? You will see right now whether my promise will come true or not.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is challenging Moses' doubt by asking if His power has somehow become limited, promising that Moses will soon see God's word fulfilled.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Israel's wilderness wandering when the people complained about having only manna to eat and demanded meat. Moses had expressed doubt about God's ability to provide meat for over 600,000 people, questioning how God could possibly feed such a vast multitude in the desert.

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