8445. 'I have heard the grumblings of the children of Israel' means that there will be an end to the complaints which the temptation gives rise to, as above in 8428, 8433, where similar words occur.

8428. 'He hears your grumblings' means that there will be an end to complaints. This is clear from the meaning of 'hearing', when said of Jehovah, as having pity and bringing help, thus that there will be an end to complaints; and from the meaning of 'grumblings' as grief caused by the bitterness of temptation, and consequent complaints, dealt with in 8351.