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What does it mean that the rock was smitten?

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The smiting of the rock represents Christ's suffering and sacrifice, which provides redemption for believers.

The smiting of the rock is a critical theological concept that foreshadows the suffering and atonement of Christ. In Exodus 17:6, Moses strikes the rock to release water, symbolizing Christ's suffering on the cross for our sins. The phrase 'smitten of God and afflicted' (Isaiah 53:4) highlights that it was by God's will that Christ bore our sins. Consequently, through His affliction, believers receive spiritual sustenance—His blood cleanses from sin, and His righteousness quenches the soul's thirst for life. This act illustrates that without the smiting, there could be no life-giving water, reinforcing the centrality of Christ’s sacrifice in salvation.
Scripture References: Exodus 17:6; Isaiah 53:4

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That Rock was Christ
Don Bell · Sep 28, 2014