King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
They angered [him] also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:
Complete Jewish Bible:
They angered him at the M'rivah Spring, and Moshe suffered on their account;
Berean Standard Bible:
At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them.
American Standard Version:
They angered him also at the waters of Meribah, So that it went ill with Moses for their sakes;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
They angered{H7107} him also at the waters{H4325} of strife{H4808}{H4809}, so that it went ill{H3415} with Moses{H4872} for their sakes:
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 20:2
- And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.
Numbers 20:13
- This [is] the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them.
Deuteronomy 4:21
- Furthermore the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and sware that I should not go over Jordan, and that I should not go in unto that good land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee [for] an inheritance:
Deuteronomy 1:37
- Also the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, saying, Thou also shalt not go in thither.
Psalms 81:7
- Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah.
Numbers 20:23
- And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the coast of the land of Edom, saying,
Numbers 20:24
- Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah.
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Commentary for Psalms 106:32
Psalms 106:32 refers to an event known as the "Waters of Strife" or "Meribah," which is recounted in the books of Exodus and Numbers. This incident is part of the historical narrative of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. The verse speaks to a moment when the people of Israel quarreled with Moses and, by extension, with God, because of their thirst and dissatisfaction with the conditions in the desert.
In the broader context, the Israelites had a history of complaining and doubting God's provision despite His consistent care and miraculous interventions, such as the parting of the Red Sea and the daily supply of manna. At the Waters of Meribah, the people's lack of faith and constant grumbling reached a peak, and they directly challenged Moses' leadership. In response to their contention, God commanded Moses to speak to a rock to bring forth water, but in a moment of frustration, Moses struck the rock instead. While water still miraculously gushed out, Moses' actions were seen as a failure to uphold the holiness of God before the people, and as a result, Moses was penalized and not allowed to enter the Promised Land.
The themes of Psalms 106:32 include the consequences of disobedience and unbelief, the importance of trusting in God's provision, and the sanctity of respecting God's instructions, even when they seem difficult to follow. The verse underscores the human tendency to forget God's past faithfulness during times of trial and the importance of leaders setting an example of faith and obedience. It also highlights God's justice and mercy, as He provided for the people's needs despite their ingratitude, yet held their leaders accountable for their actions. This event serves as a lesson to the Israelites and to all readers about the importance of faith, the dangers of murmuring, and the need to honor God in all circumstances.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - Strong's Number: H4325
There are 525 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַיִם
Transliteration: mayim
Pronunciation: mah'-yim
Description: dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen; [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). - Strong's Number: H4808
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְרִיבָה
Transliteration: mᵉrîybâh
Pronunciation: mer-ee-baw'
Description: from רִיב; quarrel; provocation, strife. - Strong's Number: H4809
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְרִיבָה
Transliteration: Mᵉrîybâh
Pronunciation: mer-ee-baw'
Description: the same as מְרִיבָה; Meribah, the name of two places in the Desert; Meribah. - Strong's Number: H3415
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרַע
Transliteration: yâraʻ
Pronunciation: yaw-rah'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear; be grevious (only Isaiah 15:4; the rest belong to רָעַע). - Strong's Number: H4872
There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
Transliteration: Môsheh
Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.