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Exodus 17:7 · KJV

"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?"

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Passage Context

5And the LORD said unto Moses, Go on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thine hand, and go.
6Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.
7And 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?
8Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.
9And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you deal with doubts about God's presence?

2

What does it mean for you to trust God in challenging times?

3

When have you felt like God was distant?

Life Application

faith

Acknowledge your doubts and seek God through prayer and scripture.

trust

Identify a situation where you need to trust God more and take a step of faith.

Places in This Verse

Massah

Massah, meaning 'testing', is where the Israelites questioned God's presence. It symbolizes the challenges of faith.

Meribah

Meribah, meaning 'quarreling', represents the Israelites' disputes with Moses and God. It highlights their struggle for faith.

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