This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them.
This is the water of Meribah, because the Israelites quarreled with the LORD, and he showed his holiness through them.
This verse explains that the water source was named 'Meribah' (meaning 'quarreling') because the Israelites argued with God there, yet God still demonstrated his holiness through the situation.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the account of Moses striking the rock to bring forth water at Kadesh, when the Israelites complained about having no water in the wilderness. The name 'Meribah' commemorates both the people's quarreling with God and Moses' disobedience in striking the rock instead of speaking to it as God commanded. This incident resulted in Moses and Aaron being barred from entering the Promised Land.
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