drink. Greek. poma. Only here and Hebrews 9:10.
for, &c. To the end of the verse is. parenthesis.
drank. were drinking. Imperf.
that followed them. There is no word for "them". The meaning is, the miracle of the water from the Rock followed that of manna from heaven.
Christ. App-98. As the source of their supply, He is called the Rock. Figure of speech Metaphor. App-6. Compare Deuteronomy 32:4; Deuteronomy 32:15; Deuteronomy 32:18; Deuteronomy 32:30; Deuteronomy 32:31; Deuteronomy 32:37; Psalms 19:14. &c.