And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.
And the people complained against God and against Moses, saying, 'Why did you bring us out of Egypt just to die in this desert? There's no bread and no water here, and we're sick of this worthless manna.'
The Israelites were complaining bitterly to God and Moses about their difficult journey through the wilderness, even rejecting the miraculous food God had provided for them.
📚 Historical Context
The Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, having been delivered from slavery but facing ongoing hardships like scarcity of resources. In Numbers 21, they complained against Moses and God, accusing them of leading them out of Egypt only to suffer, even though God had been providing manna as daily bread. This episode reflects a recurring theme of ingratitude among the people despite God's miraculous provisions and past deliverances.
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