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Exodus 17:7 (NLT)

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⁷ Moses named the place Massah (which means "test") and Meribah (which means "arguing") because the people of Israel argued with Moses and tested the Lord by saying, "Is the Lord here with us or not?"

Definition(s):
Israel (Iz-rehl): who prevails with God
Israel (Is-ra-el): who prevails with God
Massah (Mass-a): temptation
Meribah (Mer-ee-ba): dispute; quarrel