Numbers 20:13

This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them.

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Other Translations for Numbers 20:13

BSB
These were the waters of Meribah, where the Israelites quarreled with the LORD, and He showed His holiness among them.
AKJV
This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them.
CPDV
This is the Water of Contradiction, where the sons of Israel were quarreling against the Lord, and he was sanctified in them.
ERV
These are the waters of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them.
NHEB
These are the waters of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them.
SMT
These the Waters of Strife, because the sons of Israel strove with Jehovah, and he will be consecrated in them.

Commentary for Numbers 20:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 20:13
Summary
Site commemorates Israel's testing and divine vindication
Place
Meribah
Event
Water of Meribah named
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
History