1)
What is the meaning of "va'Yeragnu"?
1.
Rashi (Devarim 1:27): And they spoke Lashon ha'Ra. 1 . Malbim - they said "b'Sin'as Hashem Osanu Hotzi'anu m'Eretz Mitzrayim Lases Osanu b'Yad ha'Emori Lehashmidenu" (ibid.)
2.
Rashi (Yeshayah 29:24) and Targum Onkelos (Devarim 1:27): And they grumbled.
1
Mishlei 18:8: "Divrei Nirgan" (refers to one who speaks Lashon ha'Ra).
2)
How did they not heed Kol Hashem?
1.
Malbim: They said "mi'Bli Yecholes Hashem 1 " (Bamidbar 14:16).
1
Hashem said that He will give the land to them, which implies that He has the ability! (PF)
