Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.
Because they made his spirit bitter and angry, he spoke rashly without thinking carefully about his words.
This verse explains that Moses spoke without thinking because the people had pushed him to his breaking point with their constant complaints and rebellion.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Psalm 106, which recounts Israel's history of repeated rebellions and God's enduring mercy, this verse refers to the incident at Meribah as described in Numbers 20. There, the Israelites complained bitterly about lacking water, provoking Moses' anger and frustration. As a result, Moses spoke impulsively and failed to follow God's exact instructions, leading to personal consequences for him.
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