5265 complaints

The expression of a grievance or displeasure, usually against the actions and attitudes of others including God himself.

Complaints against God

Israel in the wilderness Nu 11:1; Nu 14:26-27 See also Ex 16:8,12; Nu 21:5; 1Co 10:10-11

Moses Ex 5:22-23 See also Nu 11:11-15

Elijah 1Ki 19:4

Job Job 10:1-2 See also Job 7:11-21; Job 9:27-28; Job 21:4; Job 23:2; Job 33:13

The psalmists Ps 64:1 See also Ps 73:13-21; Ps 77:7-9; Ps 88:3-18; Ps 142:2

The prophets Jer 20:7-8 See also Jer 12:1-4; Jnh 4:1-3; Hab 1:2-4,12-17

Complaints against Jesus Christ

Mt 9:11 pp Mk 2:16 pp Lk 5:30 See also Mt 12:2 pp Mk 2:24 pp Lk 6:2; Mt 15:2 pp Mk 7:5; Mk 2:7 pp Mt 9:3; Lk 15:2; Jn 6:41-43

Examples of justified complaints

Ac 6:1 See also Ge 21:25; 2Sa 15:2-4

Examples of unjustified complaints

Ex 17:3 See also Ex 14:11-12; Ex 15:24; Ex 16:2-3; Ac 18:14-15

Scripture denounces unjustified complaints

Php 2:14 See also Isa 40:27; La 3:39; Jas 5:9; 1Pe 4:9

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