Numbers 20:13

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

This place was called the waters of Meribah. This is where the Israelites argued with the Lord and where he showed them that he was holy.

Cross References

Psalm 95:8

“Don’t be stubborn, as you were at Meribah, as you were at Massah in the desert.

Exodus 17:7

Moses named that place Meribah and Massah, because this was the place that the Israelites turned against him and tested the Lord. The people wanted to know if the Lord was with them or not.

Deuteronomy 33:8

Moses said this about Levi: “Levi is your true follower. He keeps the Urim and Thummim. At Massah you tested the people of Levi. At the waters of Meribah, you challenged them.

Deuteronomy 32:51

This is because you both sinned against me. You were at the waters of Meribah near Kadesh, in the desert of Zin. There, in front of the Israelites, you did not honor me and show that I am holy.

Ezekiel 38:16

You will come to fight against my people Israel. You will be like a thundercloud covering the land. When that time comes, I will bring you to fight against my land. Then, Gog, the nations will learn how powerful I am! They will learn to respect me and know that I am holy. They will see what I will do to you!’”

Ezekiel 36:23

I will show the nations how holy my great name really is. You ruined my good name in those nations! But I will show you that I am holy. I will make you respect my name, and then those nations will know that I am the Lord.’” This is what the Lord GOD said.

Ezekiel 20:41

Then I will be pleased with the sweet smell of your sacrifices. That will happen when I bring you back. I scattered you among many nations, but I will gather you together and make you my special people again. And all the nations will see it.

Isaiah 5:16

The Lord All-Powerful will judge fairly, and people will honor him. They will respect the Holy God when he brings justice.

Psalm 81:7

When you were in trouble, you called for help, and I set you free. I was hidden in the storm clouds, and I answered you. I tested you by the water at Meribah.” Selah

Psalm 81:8

“My people, I am warning you. Israel, listen to me!