Psalms 106:32
Psalms 106:32 in Multiple Translations
At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them.
They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:
They angered him also at the waters of Meribah, So that it went ill with Moses for their sakes;
They made God angry again at the waters of Meribah, so that Moses was troubled because of them;
They also angered him at the waters of Meribah where things went badly for Moses because of them.
They angred him also at the waters of Meribah, so that Moses was punished for their sakes,
And they cause wrath by the waters of Meribah, And it is evil to Moses for their sakes,
They angered him also at the waters of Meribah, so that Moses was troubled for their sakes;
They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:
And let them exalt him in the church of the people: and praise him in the chair of the ancients.
Then at Meribah Springs our ancestors caused Yahweh to become angry, and as a result Moses had trouble.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 106:32
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Psalms 106:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ֭/יַּקְצִיפוּ
עַל
מֵ֥י
מְרִיבָ֑ה
וַ/יֵּ֥רַע
לְ֝/מֹשֶׁ֗ה
בַּ/עֲבוּרָֽ/ם
וַ֭/יַּקְצִיפוּ
qâtsaph
H7107
be angry
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
מֵ֥י
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
מְרִיבָ֑ה
mᵉrîybâh
H4808
provocation
N-proper
וַ/יֵּ֥רַע
râʻaʻ
H7489
be evil
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לְ֝/מֹשֶׁ֗ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
Prep | N-proper
בַּ/עֲבוּרָֽ/ם
ʻâbûwr
H5668
for the sake of
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 106:32
וַ֭/יַּקְצִיפוּ
qâtsaph
H7107
"be angry"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be angry or furious, like God's wrath in Psalm 2:12. It describes intense rage or displeasure, often used to warn against provoking God's anger. This word appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to be displeased, be angry, fret oneself, be wroth 1a) (Qal) to be wroth, to be full of wrath, to be furious 1b) (Hiphil) to provoke to wrath or anger 1c) (Hithpael) to put oneself in a rage, anger oneself Aramaic equivalent: qe.tsaph (קְצַף "be angry" H7108)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: (be) anger(-ry), displease, fret self, (provoke to) wrath (come), be wroth. See also: Genesis 40:2; Esther 1:12; Psalms 106:32.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מֵ֥י
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
מְרִיבָ֑ה
mᵉrîybâh
H4808
"provocation"
N-proper
This Hebrew word means quarrel or strife, describing a place of contention between God and the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 17:7.
Definition: strife, contention
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: provocation, strife. See also: Genesis 13:8; Psalms 95:8; Psalms 106:32.
וַ/יֵּ֥רַע
râʻaʻ
H7489
"be evil"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to shatter or break something into pieces, making it useless or bad. It can also mean to afflict or displease someone.
Definition: 1) to be bad, be evil 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to be displeasing 1a2) to be sad 1a3) to be injurious, be evil 1a4) to be wicked, be evil (ethically) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to do an injury or hurt 1b2) to do evil or wickedly 1b3) mischief (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 99 OT verses. KJV: afflict, associate selves (by mistake for H7462 (רָעָה)), break (down, in pieces), [phrase] displease, (be, bring, do) evil (doer, entreat, man), show self friendly (by mistake for H7462 (רָעָה)), do harm, (do) hurt, (behave self, deal) ill, [idiom] indeed, do mischief, punish, still, vex, (do) wicked (doer, -ly), be (deal, do) worse. See also: Genesis 19:7; Psalms 27:2; Psalms 2:9.
לְ֝/מֹשֶׁ֗ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
Prep | N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
בַּ/עֲבוּרָֽ/ם
ʻâbûwr
H5668
"for the sake of"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means for the sake of or because of something, like in Genesis when God acts on account of his people's needs. It shows a reason or purpose behind an action. The KJV often translates it as because of or for someone's sake.
Definition: prep 1) for the sake of, on account of, because of, in order to conj 2) in order that
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: because of, for (...'s sake), (intent) that, to. See also: Genesis 3:17; 2 Samuel 5:12; Psalms 105:45.
Study Notes — Psalms 106:32
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- Context
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- Psalms 106:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:32
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:32
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:32
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:32
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:32
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:32
- Sermons on Psalms 106:32
Context — Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good
30But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained.
31It was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come.
32At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them.
33For they rebelled against His Spirit, and Moses spoke rashly with his lips. 34They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 20:2–13 | Now there was no water for the congregation, so they gathered against Moses and Aaron. The people quarreled with Moses and said, “If only we had perished with our brothers before the LORD! Why have you brought the LORD’s assembly into this wilderness for us and our livestock to die here? Why have you led us up out of Egypt to bring us to this wretched place? It is not a place of grain, figs, vines, or pomegranates—and there is no water to drink!” Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. They fell facedown, and the glory of the LORD appeared to them. And the LORD said to Moses, “Take the staff and assemble the congregation. You and your brother Aaron are to speak to the rock while they watch, and it will pour out its water. You will bring out water from the rock and provide drink for the congregation and their livestock.” So Moses took the staff from the LORD’s presence, just as he had been commanded. Then Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly in front of the rock, and Moses said to them, “Listen now, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, so that a great amount of water gushed out, and the congregation and their livestock were able to drink. But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust Me to show My holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them.” These were the waters of Meribah, where the Israelites quarreled with the LORD, and He showed His holiness among them. |
| 2 | Numbers 20:23–24 | And at Mount Hor, near the border of the land of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Aaron will be gathered to his people; he will not enter the land that I have given the Israelites, because both of you rebelled against My command at the waters of Meribah. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 4:21 | The LORD, however, was angry with me on account of you, and He swore that I would not cross the Jordan to enter the good land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. |
| 4 | Psalms 81:7 | You called out in distress, and I rescued you; I answered you from the cloud of thunder; I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 1:37 | The LORD was also angry with me on your account, and He said, “Not even you shall enter the land. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 3:26 | But the LORD was angry with me on account of you, and He would not listen to me. “That is enough,” the LORD said to me. “Do not speak to Me again about this matter. |
| 7 | Numbers 27:13–14 | After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was; for when the congregation contended in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you rebelled against My command to show My holiness in their sight regarding the waters.” Those were the waters of Meribah in Kadesh, in the Wilderness of Zin. |
| 8 | Psalms 78:40 | How often they disobeyed Him in the wilderness and grieved Him in the desert! |
Psalms 106:32 Summary
This verse reminds us that our actions can have serious consequences, not just for ourselves, but for those around us, like Moses. When the Israelites rebelled against God at Meribah, it brought trouble to their leader and affected the whole community. This teaches us to be careful how we live and to trust God, even in difficult times (as seen in Psalms 37:3-7 and Proverbs 3:5-6). By following God's ways and trusting in His goodness, we can avoid the kind of trouble that came to the Israelites and instead experience His peace and guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the waters of Meribah in Psalms 106:32?
The waters of Meribah refer to a place where the Israelites rebelled against God, as recorded in Numbers 20:2-13 and Exodus 17:1-7, leading to trouble for Moses and the people.
How did the actions of the Israelites at Meribah affect Moses?
The Israelites' rebellion at Meribah brought trouble to Moses, as seen in Psalms 106:32, and also led to his rash speech, which had consequences for his own life and ministry, as noted in Numbers 20:12 and Deuteronomy 32:51-52.
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience at Meribah about our relationship with God?
The experience at Meribah teaches us that our actions and attitudes can either please or displease God, and that rebellion against Him can have serious consequences, as seen in Psalms 106:32 and supported by verses like Hebrews 3:12-13.
How does the story of Meribah relate to the broader theme of God's patience and forgiveness?
The story of Meribah shows that despite the Israelites' rebellion, God still provided for them and guided them, demonstrating His patience and mercy, as seen in Psalms 106:1 and Exodus 34:6-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I might be 'angering the Lord' in my own life, and how can I repent and change my ways?
- How do I respond when faced with difficulties or challenges, and what can I learn from Moses' experience at Meribah about trusting God in tough times?
- In what ways can I, like Phinehas, stand up for what is right and intervene on behalf of others, as seen in Psalms 106:30-31?
- What are some areas where I need to be careful not to 'rebel against the Spirit' in my own life, and how can I cultivate a heart that is sensitive to God's leading?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 106:32
They angered him also at the waters of strife,.... Or, "at the waters of Meribah" (z); that is, Meribahkadesh, as it is called in Deuteronomy 32:51 to distinguish it from Meribahrephidim, where also
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 106:32
Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: (1) The people's distrust of the Lord's word as to Canaan after hearing the spies' report (Psalms 106:24-27).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 106:32
Or, because of them, upon occasion of their unbelief and murmuring, whereby he was provoked to speak unadvisedly, as it here follows.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 106:32
Psalms 106:32 They angered [him] also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:Ver. 32. They angered him also at the waters of strife] Yet he made not the least semblance of it to Moses, but only bade him smite the rock, which, if he had then done, and no more, he had done right. God is Bagnal Chemah, master of his anger, Nahum 1:2, so was not meek Moses at this time. The best are miscarried by their passions sometimes, to their cost. So that it went ill with Moses for their sakes] i.e. By their means he was kept out of Canaan, which was a great cross to him, and his repentance, as to that favour, came too late, for God was resolved.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 106:32
(13-33) These twenty verses cover the desert wanderings, beginning with the discontented spirit mentioned in Exodus 15:23.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 106:32
32, 33. A seventh sin; the murmuring at Meribah (Numbers 20:1-13). It is perhaps placed last as a climax, because in this case Moses was involved by Israel’s sin. The faith and patience of the leader who had endured so long gave way at last.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 106:32
They angered him also at the waters of strife - Numbers 20:3-13. They complained of the lack of water. They wished that they had died as others had done. They murmured against God as if he could not supply their needs.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 106:32
32. Waters of strife—Hebrew, the waters of Meribah. This scene was at Kadesh, or Kadesh-barnea, in the wilderness of Kadesh, or Zin, on the second arrival of Israel at that place. Numbers 20:1-13.
Sermons on Psalms 106:32
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Doubt, the Sin God Hates the Most by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a doctor receiving good news about a patient's health. The speaker emphasizes the importance of believing in God's word an |
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Enduring the Test by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the journey of the Israelites as they were led by God out of Egypt towards the land of Canaan. The speaker emphasizes the importance of trusti |
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Keeping Fresh by A.W. Tozer | The preacher delves into the concept of 'hupomnesis,' which means to actively remind or be passively reminded of something, often prompted by another. This act of remembering is cr |
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Answers From the Secret Place of Thunder by Carter Conlon | This sermon from Psalms 81 emphasizes the power and presence of God in the lives of believers, urging them to remember God's faithfulness and the secret place of thunder where God |
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The Death of Moses by David Ravenhill | David Ravenhill discusses the significance of Moses' death and the transition to Joshua's leadership, emphasizing that God often raises new leaders during times of change. He refle |
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The Holy God by Charles Ryrie | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and his disobedience to God. Despite Moses' plea to enter the promised land, God tells him that he will not be able to cros |
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"Go, Return!" by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the grave consequences of sin, illustrating how it can permanently hinder one's usefulness to God through the examples of Moses, Saul, and Elijah. He highligh |