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Exodus 15:23 · KJV

"And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah."

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Passage Context

21And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
22So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.
23And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah.
24And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?
25And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them,

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Reflection Questions

1

What bitter experiences have you faced in your life?

2

How do you respond when your needs are not met?

3

When have you seen God turn a bitter situation into something good?

Life Application

faith

Trust that God can bring sweetness from bitter experiences in your life.

patience

Practice patience and seek God's guidance in difficult situations.

Places in This Verse

Marah

Marah is the location where the Israelites encountered bitter waters after leaving Egypt. The name Marah means 'bitter'.

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