Numbers 11:1 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
1And 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.
2And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the LORD, the fire was quenched.
3And he called the name of the place Taberah: because the fire of the LORD burnt among them.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
James 1:20
Both passages discuss the consequences of anger and complaint.
Exodus 32:10
Both verses show God's displeasure with the people's complaints.
Source: Numbers 11:1