King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And at Taberah, and at Massah, and at Kibrothhattaavah, ye provoked the LORD to wrath.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Again at Tav'erah, Massah and Kivrot-HaTa'avah you made ADONAI angry;
Berean Standard Bible:
You continued to provoke the LORD at Taberah, at Massah, and at Kibroth-hattaavah.
American Standard Version:
And at Taberah, and at Massah, and at Kibroth-hattaavah, ye provoked Jehovah to wrath.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And at Taberah{H8404}, and at Massah{H4532}, and at Kibrothhattaavah{H6914}, ye provoked the LORD{H3068} to wrath{H7107}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 11:34
- And he called the name of that place Kibrothhattaavah: because there they buried the people that lusted.
Exodus 17:7
- And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not?
Numbers 11:1
- ¶ And [when] the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard [it]; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed [them that were] in the uttermost parts of the camp.
Numbers 11:5
- We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 9:22
Deuteronomy 9:22 is part of Moses' second discourse in the book of Deuteronomy, where he recounts the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, emphasizing their repeated rebellions against God. The verse specifically mentions three incidents where the Israelites provoked the Lord to anger:
1. **Taberah**: This event is recorded in Numbers 11, where the Israelites complained about their hardships and the lack of meat. Their complaints escalated into a fire that consumed some of the people, leading God to become very angry.
2. **Massah**: This refers to the incident at Meribah in Exodus 17 and Numbers 20, where the people quarreled with Moses due to a lack of water. They tested the Lord by saying, "Is the Lord among us or not?" This challenge to God's provision and presence also provoked His wrath.
3. **Kibroth-hattaavah**: Described in Numbers 11, this is the place where the Israelites lusted after meat and remembered the food they had in Egypt. Despite being provided with quail, they ate in gluttony, and God struck them with a severe plague.
**Themes**:
- **Disobedience and Ingratitude**: The Israelites' constant complaining and lack of faith in God's plan for them are central themes in these narratives. Despite witnessing God's power and care, they continually doubted and rebelled.
- **Divine Justice and Mercy**: These stories illustrate God's judgment against disobedience and idolatry, as well as His mercy in preserving the nation despite their transgressions.
- **Testing God**: The Israelites' demands for signs and provisions tested God's patience and faithfulness, highlighting the dangers of putting God to the test.
**Historical Context**:
The book of Deuteronomy is presented as a series of speeches given by Moses to the Israelites as they stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land. It serves as a reminder of God's laws and their covenantal relationship with Him. The historical context of these events is set during the wilderness wanderings, after the Exodus from Egypt and before the conquest of Canaan, a period characterized by the Israelites' formation as a nation and their struggle to trust and obey God fully.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8404
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּבְעֵרָה
Transliteration: Tabʻêrâh
Pronunciation: tab-ay-raw'
Description: from בָּעַר; burning; Taberah, a place in the Desert; Taberah. - Strong's Number: H4532
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַסָּה
Transliteration: Maççâh
Pronunciation: mas-saw'
Description: the same as מַסָּה; Massah, a place in the Desert; Massah. - Strong's Number: H6914
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה
Transliteration: Qibrôwth hat-Taʼă-vâh
Pronunciation: kib-roth' hat-tahav-aw'
Description: from the feminine plural of קֶבֶר and תַּאֲוָה with the article interposed; graves of the longing; Kibroth-hat-Taavh, a place in the Desert; Kibroth-hattaavah. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H7107
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָצַף
Transliteration: qâtsaph
Pronunciation: kaw-tsaf'
Description: a primitive root; to crack off, i.e. (figuratively) burst out in rage; (be) anger(-ry), displease, fret self, (provoke to) wrath (come), be wroth.