World English Bible
Numbers 11:12
“Have I conceived all this people? Have I brought them forth, that you should tell me, 'Carry them in your bosom, as a nurse carries a nursing infant, to the land which you swore to their fathers?”
Verse in context — Numbers 11
Moses heard the people weeping throughout their families, every man at the door of his tent; and the anger of Yahweh was kindled greatly; and Moses was displeased.
Moses said to Yahweh, "Why have you treated with your servant so badly? Why haven't I found favor in your sight, that you lay the burden of all this people on me?
Have I conceived all this people? Have I brought them forth, that you should tell me, 'Carry them in your bosom, as a nurse carries a nursing infant, to the land which you swore to their fathers?
Where could I get meat to give to all this people? For they weep to me, saying, 'Give us meat, that we may eat.
I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.
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Israel’s wilderness journey, marked by rebellion, discipline, and God’s faithfulness.
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