Numbers 11:4-6

The People Complain

4 Now the z rabble that was among them had a strong craving. And the people of Israel also a wept again and said, b "Oh that we had meat to eat! 5 c We remember the fish we ate in Egypt that cost nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic. 6 But now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at."

  1. Cross References
    Exodus 12:38
    A mixed multitude also went up with them, and very much livestock, both flocks and herds.
  2. Cross References
    Numbers 14:1
    Then all the congregation raised a loud cry, and the people wept that night.
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 78:18
    They tested God in their heart by demanding the food they craved.
    Psalms 106:14
    But they had a wanton craving in the wilderness, and put God to the test in the desert.
    1 Corinthians 10:6
    Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did.
  4. Cross References
    Numbers 21:5
    And the people spoke against God and against 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 worthless food.
    Exodus 16:3
    And the people of Israel said to them, "Would that we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the meat pots and ate bread to the full, for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.
    Acts 7:39
    Our fathers refused to obey him, but thrust him aside, and in their hearts they turned to Egypt.
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