And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them?
And the LORD said to Moses, 'How long will these people keep provoking me? How long will it be before they believe in me, despite all the miraculous signs I have shown them?'
God is expressing frustration to Moses about how the Israelites continue to doubt Him even after witnessing many miracles.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites had been wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt, and they were now at the border of the Promised Land when Moses sent spies to scout it out. The spies returned with a fearful report, causing the people to grumble, doubt God's promises, and even talk of returning to Egypt despite the many miracles they had witnessed. God, speaking to Moses, expressed His frustration over their lack of faith after He had demonstrated His power through signs like the parting of the Red Sea and the provision of manna.
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