Exodus 17:2

Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the Lord?

Cross-references

Exodus 17:7 Historical context

Exodus 17:7 names the place Massah and Meribah, directly interpreting the quarrel as a test of whether the LORD is among them.

In Exodus 14:11, the Israelites similarly accuse Moses of bringing them to the wilderness to die, just as they quarrel here about water.

In Exodus 14:12, the people recall their wish to stay in Egypt, mirroring the rebellious complaints and lack of trust shown here.

In Exodus 15:24, the people grumble against Moses at Marah over bitter water, directly echoing the quarreling over water at Rephidim.

Exodus 16:2 Parallel

In Exodus 16:2, the entire congregation grumbles against Moses and Aaron about food, continuing the pattern of complaint seen here.

Exodus 16:3 Parallel

In Exodus 16:3, the people lament being brought out to die of hunger, a direct parallel to their quarreling over water here.

Exodus 5:21 Parallel

In Exodus 5:21, the Israelite foremen complain against Moses, blaming him for worsening their situation — a similar pattern of quarreling seen here over water.

Hebrews 3:9 Citation

Hebrews 3:9 quotes Psalm 95 about the fathers tempting God at Massah — warning against unbelief.

1 Corinthians 10:9 warns against tempting Christ, citing the wilderness generation who did so — directly connects to Massah.

Luke 4:12 Citation

Luke 4:12 quotes Deuteronomy 6:16 referencing Massah — Jesus applies the command not to tempt God against Satan's temptation.

Matthew 16:1-3 shows Pharisees testing Jesus by asking for a sign — mirroring Israel's testing of God in the wilderness.

Matthew 4:7 Citation

Matthew 4:7 quotes Deuteronomy 6:16, which references Massah — Jesus uses the command against testing God.

Psalm 95:9 Citation

Psalm 95:9 recalls the wilderness generation testing God at Meribah and Massah, directly referencing this event.

Deuteronomy 6:16 directly commands not to test the LORD as at Massah, referencing this event.

Numbers 20:3-5 repeats the exact same complaint about lack of water and chiding Moses, mirroring the incident at Massah and Meribah.

Numbers 14:22 refers to Israel tempting God 'these ten times,' including Massah — summarizing the repeated pattern of testing seen here.

Deuteronomy 9:7 summarizes Israel's rebellion from Egypt, including Massah — a reminder of their provoking God.

Psalm 81:7 Allusion

Psalm 81:7 recalls this event: God says 'You called in trouble, and I delivered you; I answered you in the secret place of thunder' — showing God's response at Meribah.

Psalm 95:8 Allusion

Psalm 95:8 warns 'Do not harden your hearts as at Meribah' — directly referencing this rebellion as a caution against testing God.

1 Corinthians 10:10 warns against grumbling like some of them did — referring to this wilderness murmuring as a negative example for the church.

Mark 8:11 Parallel

In Mark 8:11, the Pharisees similarly demand a sign from Jesus, testing Him — mirroring Israel testing God at Meribah.

Numbers 11:1 records the people's complaining that brought fire — another instance of testing God like at Massah.

Numbers 21:5 continues the pattern: the people complain about bread and water, loathing the manna — another test of God's provision.

Numbers 16:11 shows murmuring against Moses as gathering against the Lord — parallel to the quarrel at Massah.

Numbers 14:2 records the congregation murmuring against Moses and Aaron, echoing the rebellious spirit of testing God at Massah, now doubting His promise.

Acts 5:9 Parallel

Acts 5:9 uses the same phrase 'tempt the Lord' about Sapphira — echoing the sin of testing God at Massah.

Acts 15:10 Parallel

Acts 15:10 asks why 'tempt God' by imposing the law — parallel to Israel's testing at Massah.

Numbers 11:4-6 shows the same pattern of complaining about provisions, this time craving meat instead of water — a repeated grumbling against God's provision.