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No, in Exodus 17:
But then, yes, in Malachi 3:
The Hebrew words for "test" in these two verses were different. Their corresponding Greek words were different also.
Matthew 4:7 Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test [G1598].’”
In the negative sense, we should not test (H5254, G1598) God by demanding him to do something. In the positive sense, we can try (H974, G1980) God in faith and humility to desire His will.
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Deuteronomy 6:2 They quarreled with Moses and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses replied, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you put the LORD to the test [5254]?”
Their complaining, demanding, and unbelieving attitude was wrong.16 You shall not put the LORD your God to the test [H5254, G1598], as you tested [H5254, G1598] him at Massah.
But then, yes, in Malachi 3:
Now, God initiated the test.10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test [H974, G1980], says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
The Hebrew words for "test" in these two verses were different. Their corresponding Greek words were different also.
Matthew 4:7 Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test [G1598].’”
In the negative sense, we should not test (H5254, G1598) God by demanding him to do something. In the positive sense, we can try (H974, G1980) God in faith and humility to desire His will.
See also