And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?
Moses and Aaron brought all the people together in front of the rock, and Moses said to them, 'Listen, you rebels! Do we have to bring water out of this rock for you?'
Moses is speaking harshly to the Israelites, calling them rebels and questioning whether he should provide water from the rock for them.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt, facing ongoing hardships like thirst and complaining against their leaders. God had instructed Moses to speak to a rock at Meribah to miraculously provide water for the people, demonstrating His provision and testing Moses' obedience. However, in a moment of frustration, Moses gathered the congregation and angrily addressed them as rebels, which reflected his lack of full trust in God's command.
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