KJV ORIGINAL
We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
We remember the fish we could eat for free in Egypt, along with the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Israelites are complaining by nostalgically remembering the variety of foods they had access to when they were slaves in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their escape from Egypt. They had been eating manna (bread from heaven) for sustenance, but many began complaining and longing for the diverse foods they remembered from their time in slavery. This complaint reveals how quickly they forgot both their suffering as slaves and God's miraculous provision.
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