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Moses struck the rock twice because he was impatient, and he got punished and was not allowed to enter the promised land of Canaan. Aaron stood by him as co-leader and was therefore held partially responsible.
Moses' sin is mentioned (Numbers 20:12 and 24) again and again (Numbers ch.27, Deuteronomy ch.32). He struck the rock which was, by a miracle of God, made into a source of water (Numbers ch.20). He was supposed to speak to the rock instead (ibid). Striking the rock served to slightly diminish the miracle.
It should be self-understood that this criticism of Moses is only in proportion to his greatness. In the final analysis, he remained the most godly person who ever lived (Deuteronomy ch.34).
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∙ 12y agoHe was commanded by God to tap the rock about 4 times. At the time...the Israelites were very irritating to Moses. He couldn't take all of the irritation, so he let out his anger on the rock which disobeyed God's command.
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Water came from it when struck?
Water came from the rock when Moses hit the rock with his rod.
Did Moses hit the rock 3 times?
No, he hit the rock 2 times and he said to the people", Do I have to give you food and water? ". But well it was actually God who gave it to the people through Moses
What happened with moses and the rock?
The people wanted water and Moses got impatient. He struck the rock with his rod without God's command and he was punished for that.
What does 'smote the rock' mean in the Bible?
It means to hit or strike the rock, which is what Moses did instead of speaking to it as God had instructed.From the King James:Numbers 20:11And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smotethe rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank , and their beasts also.Psalm 78:20Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out , and the streams overflowed ; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?
Did Moses make any bad decisions?
Yes. One of Moses' biggest errors in leading Isreal was when God was providing water to the Isrealites. God told Moses to speak to a rock, and that it would become a spring. Moses instead hit the rock with his staff, attempting to show off a bit. Because of this, Moses was not allowed into the Promised Land. He died and was buried on the outskirts. This story is in Numbers 20:2-13.
What is the connection between moses striking the rock and Jesus?
There is no connection between Moses striking the rock and Jesus. The only connection that does exist is both we're Prophets of God
What god gave his people from a rock?
Manna? God ordered Moses to speak to the rock and it would gush forth with water. Instead, Moses struck the rock with his staff. God still provided water to the people, but Moses' punishment for disobeying what Jehovah had spoken was he would not be allowed into the promised land.
DId Moses kill anyone in the bible?
As a child Moses was said to have beaten his small town Mayor to death with a rock.
Why did not Mosses enter the promise land?
The bible says that God told Moses to speak to a rock when they were thirsty. He got angry and hit the rock instead (as he had before) and although the rock still gave water, mosos had disobeyed, so God punished him by allowing him to see the promise land, but not to enter it.
Was Moses denied entry to the Promised Land because he murdered an Egyptian?
It is possible, as the Bible is not completely clear on the purpose of his being prohibited entry. The usual reason proposed, however, is that Moses hit the rock to release water instead of asking it to release water per God's instructions.
What did God give his people from a rock?
I assume you are asking about the old testament story where God told Moses to speak to a rock and water would spring from it. Instead Moses struck the rock with his staff and then water began to flow. So the answer to your question is water.
Who struck the rock when it was supposed to be spoken to?
Moses (Numbers ch.20).
