complained. Hebrew were as complainers, Psa_78:19. In this word another inverted nun (, n), to mark the fact of the People's turning back in their hearts. See note on Num_10:35.
it displeased the LORD. Hebrew "was evil in the ears of Jehovah". Some codices, with Targum of Onkelos, The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel Septuagint, and Syriac, read "eyes" instead of "ears".
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah.App-4.
the fire. Those before the Law not punished, Exo_14:11-15; Exo_15:24-26; Exo_16:2-4, Exo_16:9, Exo_16:20, Exo_16:27, Exo_16:28; Exo_17:2-4. Punished after Law given. Exo_32:27-35. Compare Rom_4:15.