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What does the Bible say about the smitten rock?

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The Bible describes the smitten rock in Exodus 17:6 as a type of Christ, where Moses struck the rock and water gushed out to provide for the thirsty Israelites.

In Exodus 17:6, God instructs Moses to strike the rock at Horeb, promising that water will flow from it to nourish the people of Israel. This event is deeply significant as it serves as a typological foreshadowing of Christ, who is the true Rock. The water that flows from the rock symbolizes the abundant grace and sustenance that Jesus provides to His people. The New Testament confirms this typology, as Paul alludes to Christ being the spiritual rock from which believers draw their sustenance and life (1 Corinthians 10:4). Thus, the smitten rock illustrates both the provision of physical needs in the wilderness and the spiritual provision that Christ offers through His atoning sacrifice.
Scripture References: Exodus 17:6, 1 Corinthians 10:4, Exodus 17:1-7, Numbers 20:11-12

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