Exodus 17:3
“And the people thirsted there for water; and the people murmured against Moses, and said, Wherefore is this that thou hast brought us up out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and our cattle with thirst?”

What does Exodus 17:3 mean?
Exodus 17:3 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And the people thirsted there for water; and the people murmured against Moses, and said, Wherefore is this that thou hast brought us up out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and our cattle with thirst?" This verse…
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As we delve into the book of Exodus, we find a congregation of God’s chosen people journeying through the wilderness. This trek was not just a physical transition but a spiritual pilgrimage. The verse Exodus 17:3 states, "And the people thirsted there for water; and the people…
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O Sovereign Lord, We come before You today with hearts yearning for comfort and refreshment, recognizing our own thirst not just for water, but for Your presence, Your guidance, and Your gracious provisions in our lives. As we ponder the words from Exodus 17:3, where it is…
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