The People Spoke Against God

Mekhilta Tractate Vayehi Beshalach 7:19

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Similarly, (Numbers 21:5) "And the people spoke against G–d and against Moses." If they spoke against G–d, how much more so against Moses! We are hereby apprised that one who speaks against the "faithful shepherd" speaks against Him who spoke and brought the world into being.

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Numbers 21:5

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