Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.
Take your staff and gather the whole community together, you and your brother Aaron. Then speak to the rock while everyone is watching, and it will pour out its water. You will bring water from the rock for the people and their animals to drink.
God is telling Moses to simply speak to a rock to provide water for the thirsty Israelites and their livestock.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt, facing a severe water shortage at a place called Meribah, which highlighted their ongoing struggles with thirst and doubt. God commanded Moses to take the staff used in previous miracles, gather the people along with his brother Aaron, and speak to a rock to produce water, demonstrating His divine provision and testing the Israelites' faith. This event occurred during the later stages of their wilderness journey, emphasizing God's patience amid their repeated complaints.
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