2 Esdras 1:22

22 "The Lord Almighty says: There in the desert by the river of bitter water when you were thirsty and cursed me, 1

2 Esdras 1:22 In-Context

20 When you were thirsty, I split the rock and all the water you needed flowed out. To protect you from the heat, I provided you with shade trees.
21 I divided fertile lands among you and drove out the Canaanites, the Perizzites, and the Philistines who opposed your advance. What more could I have done for you?
22 "The Lord Almighty says: There in the desert by the river of bitter water when you were thirsty and cursed me,
23 in spite of your insults I did not send fire upon you. Instead, I made the water fit to drink by throwing wood into the river.
24 People of Israel, what can I do with you? People of Judah, you refuse to obey me. So I will turn to other nations and make them my people. They will keep my laws.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1.22, 23Exodus 15.22-25.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.