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Exodus 17:4 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Exodus 17:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 17 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me.”
Exodus 17:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 17:4
And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me—Moses' cry demonstrates proper response: taking complaint to God rather than arguing with complainers. His question 'What shall I do?' recognizes human insufficiency—Moses cannot create water. The phrase 'almost ready to stone me' (עוֹד מְעַט וּסְקָלֻנִי, od m'at us'qaluni) reveals how quickly murmuring becomes murder in intent. This prefigures Christ's crucifixion: like Moses, the appointed deliverer faces death from those He came to save. Moses' intercession despite their hostility model...
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Cross-References for Exodus 17:4
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“because the soul of all the people was grieved”
“But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. And the glory of the LORD appeared in the tabernacle of the congregation before all the children of Israel.”
“but Jesus was hidden”
“and having persuaded the multitudes”
“Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.”
“And Korah gathered all the congregation against them unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the congregation.”
“Hath not my hand made all these things?”
“Why have you dealt ill with your servant? and why haven't I found favor in your sight”
“and he threw it into the waters”
“Why do you cry to me? Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward.,And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:, וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֶל־מֹשֶׁה מַה־תִּצְעַק אֵלָי דַּבֵּר אֶל־בְּנֵי־יִשְׂרָאֵל וְיִסָּעוּ׃ ,And the LORD said unto Moses: Wherefore criest thou unto Me? speak unto the children of Israel”