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Exodus 15:24 Cross-References
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“And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?”
Exodus 15:24 (KJV)
Historical Context for Exodus 15:24
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Commentary on Exodus 15:24
Israel's response to disappointment: 'the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?' The verb 'murmured' (lun, לוּן) indicates grumbling, complaining—not merely expressing need but accusatory discontent. Directing complaint toward Moses (visible leader) rather than God (invisible provider) shows how quickly gratitude evaporates under pressure. Three days ago they sang God's praises; now they grumble at first difficulty. This pattern of murmuring recurs throughout wilderness wanderings.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 15:24
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“And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness:”
“Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you treated us this way, to bring us forth out of Egypt?,And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt?, וַיֹּאמְרוּ אֶל־מֹשֶׁה הַמִבְּלִי אֵין־קְבָרִים בְּמִצְרַיִם לְקַחְתָּנוּ לָמוּת בַּמִּדְבָּר מַה־זֹּאת עָשִׂיתָ לָּנוּ לְהוֹצִיאָנוּ מִמִּצְרָיִם׃ ,And they said unto Moses: Because there were no graves in Egypt”
“And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.”
“and cried; and the people wept that night.”
“they spoke against God. They said”
“[speaking] evil in the ears of Yahweh: and when Yahweh heard it”
“and said”
“Now Yahweh shall give you meat to eat in the evening, and in the morning bread to satisfy you; because Yahweh hears your murmurings which you murmur against him. And who are we? Your murmurings are not against us, but against Yahweh.”
“saying”