KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses said, The people, among whom I am, are six hundred thousand footmen; and thou hast said, I will give them flesh, that they may eat a whole month.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Moses said, 'The people I'm leading number six hundred thousand men on foot, and you have promised to give them meat to eat for an entire month.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is expressing doubt to God about how it's possible to feed 600,000 people meat for a whole month.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's wilderness wandering after leaving Egypt, when the people complained about only having manna to eat and demanded meat. Moses was overwhelmed by their constant grumbling and questioned God's ability to provide meat for such a massive group in the desert.
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