Deuteronomy 32:51

Because ye trespassed against me among the children of Israel at the waters of Meribah–Kadesh, in the wilderness of Zin; because ye sanctified me not in the midst of the children of Israel.

Cross-references

Deuteronomy 3:23–27 Historical context

Deuteronomy 3:23-27 recounts Moses' plea to enter the land and God's refusal because of the Meribah incident — the same reason given here.

Deuteronomy 3:26 Historical context

Deuteronomy 3:26 describes God's refusal to let Moses enter Canaan—the direct consequence of the sin at Meribah.

Leviticus 10:3 Related theme

Leviticus 10:3 emphasizes treating God as holy—the same principle Moses and Aaron violated at Meribah, as Deuteronomy 32:51 states.

Numbers 20:11 Historical context

Numbers 20:11 describes Moses striking the rock at Meribah — the specific trespass referred to in this verse.

Numbers 20:12 Historical context

Numbers 20:12 gives God's reason for punishing Moses and Aaron: 'because you did not believe me... to sanctify me' — exactly the same charge.

Numbers 20:13 Historical context

Numbers 20:13 names the place 'Meribah' and explains its significance — the same water mentioned here.

Numbers 20:24 Historical context

Numbers 20:24 states Aaron's death sentence was because of the rebellion at Meribah, linking to the same trespass mentioned here.

Numbers 27:14 Historical context

Numbers 27:14 reiterates the rebellion at the waters of Meribah as the reason Moses cannot enter the land.

Isaiah 8:13 Related theme

Isaiah 8:13 commands to honor God as holy—the very thing Moses failed to do at Meribah, as Deuteronomy 32:51 notes.