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In Hebrews 3:8 ,Hebrews 3:8,3:15 that which aroused God's anger. Provocation corresponds to the place name Meribah meaning, “contention” ( Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:1-13; Psalm 95:7-11 which Hebrews 3:7-11 cites). See Massah .

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Provocation'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/p/provocation.html. 1991.

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