Thematic Bible: Murmurings of


Thematic Bible



Now the people became like those who complain of adversity in the hearing of the Lord; and when the Lord heard it, His anger was kindled, and the fire of the Lord burned among them and consumed some of 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

When I remember God, then I am disturbed;
When I sigh, then my spirit grows faint. Selah.
Verse ConceptsComplaintsTroublePsalm InterjectionsBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed


Then they said to Moses, “Is it because there were no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you dealt with us in this way, bringing us out of Egypt? Verse ConceptsInfidelity To GodDying In The WildernessPossibility Of DeathWhat Do You Do?

The whole congregation of the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. Verse ConceptsMurmuringCriticism, against believersComplaintsDiscontentAnimosityGod HearingGrumbling At PeopleComplaining

But the people thirsted there for water; and they grumbled against Moses and said, “Why, now, have you brought us up from 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 shall I bear with this evil congregation who are grumbling against Me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel, which they are making against Me. Verse ConceptsFaultsGod, Patience OfHearingRejection Of GodGod, All knowingGrumblingBefore God ActsComplaining

The people thus contended with Moses and spoke, saying, “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 brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we loathe this miserable 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 are grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts; they speak arrogantly, flattering people for the sake of gaining an advantage. Verse ConceptsBraggingComplaintsComplaining

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