Thematic Bible: Murmurings of


Thematic Bible



Now the people began complaining openly before the Lord about hardship. When the Lord heard, His anger burned, and fire from the Lord blazed among them and consumed the outskirts of the camp. Verse ConceptsBalaams Donkeydoubt, results ofFireGrudgesHearingProvoking GodResentment, Against GodAnger Of God, Examples OfDivine DispleasureDispleasureComplaintsFire From HeavenGod Paid Attention To ThemGod Will Be AngryProblem PeopleComplaining

I think of God; I groan;
I meditate; my spirit becomes weak.Selah
Verse ConceptsComplaintsTroublePsalm InterjectionsBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed


They said to Moses: “Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you took us to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? Verse ConceptsInfidelity To GodDying In The WildernessPossibility Of DeathWhat Do You Do?

The entire Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. Verse ConceptsMurmuringCriticism, against believersComplaintsDiscontentAnimosityGod HearingGrumbling At PeopleComplaining

But the people thirsted there for water, and grumbled against Moses. They said, “Why did you ever bring us out of Egypt to kill us and our children and our livestock with thirst?” Verse ConceptsCriticism, against believersFaultsComplaintsMiracles, Responses ToResentment, Against GodSelf PityWaterDiscontentGrumbling At PeopleComplaining

“How long must I endure this evil community that keeps complaining about Me? I have heard the Israelites’ complaints that they make against Me. Verse ConceptsFaultsGod, Patience OfHearingRejection Of GodGod, All knowingGrumblingBefore God ActsComplaining

The people quarreled with Moses and said, “If only we had perished when our brothers perished before the Lord. Verse ConceptsRebellion Against God, Shown InDisputesCynicismDesire For DeathDeath

The people spoke against God and Moses: “Why have you led us up from Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread or water, and we detest this wretched food!” Verse ConceptsFaultsBlameComplaintsDying In The WildernessPossibility Of DeathNo FoodBringing Israel Out Of EgyptNo Water For PeopleOthers Bringing Israel Out Of EgyptWhy Do You Do This?ComplainingQuestioning Life

These people are discontented grumblers, walking according to their desires; their mouths utter arrogant words, flattering people for their own advantage. Verse ConceptsBraggingComplaintsComplaining

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