ye beleeved me not] They did not doubt of the power of God whereof they had sufficient evidence, even for such a miracle as this, Exodus 17:6. nor of his will; but in regard of the wilfulnesse and murmuring of the people unworthy to be supplied in such a miraculous sort, and in this doubt and displeasure at the people something was too passionately said or done which might occasion or confirme incredulitie in them. See Psal. 106. 32, 33. sanctifie me] This is, honour me, because God is most to be honoured for his owne holinesse, and by the holinesse of men, which consisteth in beleeving his word, and obeying his command. which I have given] By which is not meant the whole Land of Canaan, but that which was beyond Jordan in their passage out of Egypt, for then he was in that part on this side Jordan, which was given to the Tribe of Reuben, Gad, and halfe Tribe of Manasseh.