Verse 4
drink . Greek. poma. Only here and Hebrews 9:10 .
for, &c . To the end of the verse is a parenthesis.
drank = were drinking. Imperf.
that followed them . There is no word for "them". The meaning is, the miracle of the water from the Rock followed that of manna from heaven.
Christ . App-98 . As the source of their supply, He is called the Rock. Figure of speech Metaphor. App-6 . Compare Deuteronomy 32:4 , Deuteronomy 32:15 , Deuteronomy 32:18 , Deuteronomy 32:30 , Deuteronomy 32:31 , Deuteronomy 32:37 . Psalms 19:14 ; &c.
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