he was sanctified in them The verb is from the same root as that of Kadesh (-sacred"), and there is perhaps an intentional play on the name. The expression means -he proved, or vindicated, himself as holy," in spite of the sin of Moses and Aaron.

in them Either in the waters, i.e. by his miracle in giving water, or, better, in the hearts of the people; cf. Ezekiel 28:25.

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