1 These are the words which Moses spake unto all Israel beyond the Jordan in the wilderness, in the Arabah over against Suph, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Di-zahab.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- which Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- on this side H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
- Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- in the plain H6160 (עֲרָבָה) — a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea
- over against H4136 (מוּל) — properly, abrupt, i.e. a precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially (with prepositional prefix) opposite
- the Red H5489 (סוּף) — the Reed (Sea)
- between Paran H6290 (פָּארָן) — Paran, a desert of Arabia
- and Tophel H8603 (תֹּפֶל) — Tophel, a place near the Desert
- and Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- and Hazeroth H2698 (חֲצֵרוֹת) — Chatseroth, a place in Palestine
- and Dizahab H1774 (דִּי זָהָב) — Dizahab, a place in the Desert
2 It is eleven days’ journey from Horeb by the way of mount Seir unto Kadesh-barnea.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- eleven H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- eleven H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- days’ H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- from Horeb H2722 (חֹרֵב) — Choreb, a (generic) name for the Sinaitic mountains
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Seir H8165 (שֵׂעִיר) — Seir, a mountain of Idumaea and its aboriginal occupants, also one in Palestine
- unto Kadesh–barnea H6947 (קָדֵשׁ בַּרְנֵעַ) — Kadesh-Barnea, a place in the Desert
3 And it came to pass in the fortieth year, in the eleventh month, on the first day of the month, that Moses spake unto the children of Israel, according unto all that Jehovah had given him in commandment unto them;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass in the fortieth H705 (אַרְבָּעִים) — forty
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- in the eleventh H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- in the eleventh H6249 (עַשְׁתֵּי) — eleven or (ordinal) eleventh
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- on the first H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- according unto all that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had given him in commandment H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
4 after he had smitten Sihon the king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who dwelt in Ashtaroth, at Edrei.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- After H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- he had slain H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- which dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Heshbon H2809 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan
- and Og H5747 (עוֹג) — Og, a king of Bashan
- of Bashan H1316 (בָּשָׁן) — Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan
- at Astaroth H6252 (עַשְׁתָּרוֹת) — Ashtaroth, the name of a Sidonian deity, and of a place East of the Jordan
- in Edrei H154 (אֶדְרֶעִי) — Edrei, the name of two places in Palestine
5 Beyond the Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- On this side H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
- Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- began H2974 (יָאַל) — properly, to yield, especially assent; hence (pos.) to undertake as an act of volition
- Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- to declare H874 (בָּאַר) — to dig; by analogy, to engrave; figuratively, to explain
- this law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
6 Jehovah our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mountain:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto us in Horeb H2722 (חֹרֵב) — Choreb, a (generic) name for the Sinaitic mountains
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Ye have dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- long enough H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- in this mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
7 turn you, and take your journey, and go to the hill-country of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the Arabah, in the hill-country, and in the lowland, and in the South, and by the sea-shore, the land of the Canaanites, and Lebanon, as far as the great river, the river Euphrates.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Turn H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- you, and take your journey H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
- and go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- nigh H7934 (שָׁכֵן) — a resident; by extension, a fellow-citizen
- thereunto, in the plain H6160 (עֲרָבָה) — a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea
- in the hills H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and in the vale H8219 (שְׁפֵלָה) — Lowland, i.e. (with the article) the maritime slope of Palestine
- and in the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- and by the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- side H2348 (חוֹף) — a cove (as a sheltered bay)
- to the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the Canaanites H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- and unto Lebanon H3844 (לְבָנוֹן) — Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine
- unto the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- the river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- Euphrates H6578 (פְּרָת) — Perath (i.e. Euphrates), a river of the East
8 Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which Jehovah sware unto your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- I have set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- you: go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- in and possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- and Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- unto them and to their seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
9 And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto you at that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I am not able H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- to bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- you myself alone H905 (בַּד) — properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with prepositional pref…
10 Jehovah your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath multiplied H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- as the stars H3556 (כּוֹכָב) — a star (as round or as shining); figuratively, a prince
- of heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- for multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
11 Jehovah, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- make you a thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- times H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- so many more as H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- and bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- you, as he hath promised H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
12 How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How H349 (אֵיךְ) — how? or how!; also where
- can I myself alone bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- your cumbrance H2960 (טֹרַח) — a burden
- and your burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
- and your strife H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
13 Take you wise men, and understanding, and known, according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Take H3051 (יָהַב) — to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come
- you wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- and understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- among your tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- and I will make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- them rulers H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
14 And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And ye answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- me, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- which thou hast spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
15 So I took the heads of your tribes, wise men, and known, and made them heads over you, captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, and captains of fifties, and captains of tens, and officers, according to your tribes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So I took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of your tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- and known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- and made H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them heads H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- over you, captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- over thousands H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- and captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- over hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- over fifties H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
- over tens H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- and officers H7860 (שֹׁטֵר) — properly, a scribe, i.e. (by analogy or implication) an official superintendent or magistrate
- among your tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
16 And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between a man and his brother, and the sojourner that is with him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I charged H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- your judges H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- at that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- between your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and judge H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- righteously H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- and his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and the stranger H1616 (גֵּר) — properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner
17 Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; ye shall hear the small and the great alike; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you ye shall bring unto me, and I will hear it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye shall not respect H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
- persons H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- in judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- ye shall hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the small H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- as well as the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- ye shall not be afraid H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
- of the face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- for the judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- God’s H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and the cause H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that is too hard H7185 (קָשָׁה) — properly, to be dense, i.e. tough or severe (in various applications)
- for you, bring H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- unto me, and I will hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
18 And I commanded you at that time all the things which ye should do.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- you at that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- all the things H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- which ye should do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
19 And we journeyed from Horeb, and went through all that great and terrible wilderness which ye saw, by the way to the hill-country of the Amorites, as Jehovah our God commanded us; and we came to Kadesh-barnea.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when we departed H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
- from Horeb H2722 (חֹרֵב) — Choreb, a (generic) name for the Sinaitic mountains
- we went through H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- all that great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- and terrible H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- which ye saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- us; and we came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Kadesh–barnea H6947 (קָדֵשׁ בַּרְנֵעַ) — Kadesh-Barnea, a place in the Desert
20 And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the hill-country of the Amorites, which Jehovah our God giveth unto us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto you, Ye are come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- doth give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
21 Behold, Jehovah thy God hath set the land before thee: go up, take possession, as Jehovah, the God of thy fathers, hath spoken unto thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee: go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of thy fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- hath said H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto thee; fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not, neither be discouraged H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
22 And ye came near unto me every one of you, and said, Let us send men before us, that they may search the land for us, and bring us word again of the way by which we must go up, and the cities unto which we shall come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And ye came near H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- unto me every one of you, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- We will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- us, and they shall search us out H2658 (חָפַר) — properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and bring H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- us word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- by what way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- we must go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and into what cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- we shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
23 And the thing pleased me well; and I took twelve men of you, one man for every tribe:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the saying H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- pleased me well H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- pleased me well H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- and I took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- twelve H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- twelve H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of you, one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of a tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of a tribe H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
24 and they turned and went up into the hill-country, and came unto the valley of Eshcol, and spied it out.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they turned H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- and went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- into the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the valley H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- of Eshcol H812 (אֶשְׁכֹּל) — Eshcol, the name of an Amorite, also of a valley in Palestine
- and searched it out H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
25 And they took of the fruit of the land in their hands, and brought it down unto us, and brought us word again, and said, It is a good land which Jehovah our God giveth unto us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- of the fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- in their hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- unto us, and brought H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- us word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- a good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- doth give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
26 Yet ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of Jehovah your God:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Notwithstanding ye would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
- not go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- but rebelled H4784 (מָרָה) — to be (causatively, make) bitter (or unpleasant); (figuratively) to rebel (or resist; causatively, to provoke)
- against the commandment H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
27 and ye murmured in your tents, and said, Because Jehovah hated us, he hath brought us forth out of the land of Egypt, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And ye murmured H7279 (רָגַן) — to grumble, i.e. rebel
- in your tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- because Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hated H8135 (שִׂנְאָה) — hate
- us, he hath brought us forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- to deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- us into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- to destroy H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
28 Whither are we going up? our brethren have made our heart to melt, saying, The people are greater and taller than we; the cities are great and fortified up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakim there.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whither shall we go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- our brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- have discouraged H4549 (מָסַס) — to liquefy; figuratively, to waste (with disease), to faint (with fatigue, fear or grief)
- our heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- greater H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- and taller H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- than we; the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- and walled up H1219 (בָּצַר) — to gather grapes; also to be isolated (i.e. inaccessible by height or fortification)
- to heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and moreover we have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of the Anakims H6062 (עֲנָקִי) — an Anakite or descendant of Anak
29 Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto you, Dread H6206 (עָרַץ) — to awe or (intransitive) to dread; hence, to harass
- not, neither be afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
30 Jehovah your God who goeth before you, he will fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- which goeth H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- you, he shall fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- for you, according to all that he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for you in Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- before your eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
31 and in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that Jehovah thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came unto this place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- where thou hast seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- how that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- bare H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- thee, as a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- doth bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- in all the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- that ye went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- until ye came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into this place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
32 Yet in this thing ye did not believe Jehovah your God,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet in this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- ye did not believe H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
33 who went before you in the way, to seek you out a place to pitch your tents in, in fire by night, to show you by what way ye should go, and in the cloud by day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- you, to search you out H8446 (תּוּר) — to meander (causatively, guide) about, especially for trade or reconnoitring
- a place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- to pitch your tents H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- in fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- by night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- to shew H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- you by what way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- ye should go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and in a cloud H6051 (עָנָן) — a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e. the nimbus or thunder-cloud
- by day H3119 (יוֹמָם) — daily
34 And Jehovah heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of your words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and was wroth H7107 (קָצַף) — to crack off, i.e. (figuratively) burst out in rage
- and sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
35 Surely there shall not one of these men of this evil generation see the good land, which I sware to give unto your fathers,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Surely there shall not one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of these men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of this evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- generation H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- which I sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- unto your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
36 save Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it; and to him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath wholly followed Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Save H2108 (זוּלָה) — probably scattering, i.e. removal; used adverbially, except
- Caleb H3612 (כָּלֵב) — Caleb, the name of three Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jephunneh H3312 (יְפֻנֶּה) — Jephunneh, the name of two Israelites
- he shall see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- it, and to him will I give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- that H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- he hath trodden upon H1869 (דָּרַךְ) — to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
- and to his children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- because he hath wholly H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- followed H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
37 Also Jehovah was angry with me for your sakes, saying, Thou also shalt not go in thither:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was angry H599 (אָנַף) — to breathe hard, i.e. be enraged
- with me for your sakes H1558 (גָּלָל) — a circumstance (as rolled around); only used adverbially, on account of
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thou also shalt not go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- in thither H8033 (שָׁם) — there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
38 Joshua the son of Nun, who standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage thou him; for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Nun H5126 (נוּן) — Nun or Non, the father of Joshua
- which standeth H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee, he shall go in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thither: encourage H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- him: for he shall cause Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to inherit H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
39 Moreover your little ones, that ye said should be a prey, and your children, that this day have no knowledge of good or evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give it, and they shall possess it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover your little ones H2945 (טַף) — a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)
- which ye said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- should be a prey H957 (בַּז) — plunder
- and your children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- which in that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- had no knowledge H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- between good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- and evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- they shall go in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thither, and unto them will I give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- it, and they shall possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
40 But as for you, turn you, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- you, turn H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- you, and take your journey H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
- into the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of the Red H5488 (סוּף) — a reed, especially the papyrus
- sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
41 Then ye answered and said unto me, We have sinned against Jehovah, we will go up and fight, according to all that Jehovah our God commanded us. And ye girded on every man his weapons of war, and were forward to go up into the hill-country.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then ye answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, We have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- we will go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- according to all that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- us. And when ye had girded H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- on every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- his weapons H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- ye were ready H1951 (הוּן) — properly, to be naught, i.e. (figuratively) to be (causatively, act) light
- to go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- into the hill H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
42 And Jehovah said unto me, Say unto them, Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Go not up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- neither fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- not among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- you; lest ye be smitten H5062 (נָגַף) — to push, gore, defeat, stub (the toe), inflict (a disease)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- your enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
43 So I spake unto you, and ye hearkened not; but ye rebelled against the commandment of Jehovah, and were presumptuous, and went up into the hill-country.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So I spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto you; and ye would not hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- but rebelled H4784 (מָרָה) — to be (causatively, make) bitter (or unpleasant); (figuratively) to rebel (or resist; causatively, to provoke)
- against the commandment H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and went H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- presumptuously H2102 (זוּד) — to seethe; figuratively, to be insolent
- up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- into the hill H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
44 And the Amorites, that dwelt in that hill-country, came out against you, and chased you, as bees do, and beat you down in Seir, even unto Hormah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- which dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in that mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- came out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- against H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- you, and chased H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- you, as bees H1682 (דְּבוֹרָה) — the bee (from its systematic instincts)
- do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and destroyed H3807 (כָּתַת) — to bruise or violently strike
- you in Seir H8165 (שֵׂעִיר) — Seir, a mountain of Idumaea and its aboriginal occupants, also one in Palestine
- unto Hormah H2767 (חׇרְמָה) — Chormah, a place in Palestine
45 And ye returned and wept before Jehovah; but Jehovah hearkened not to your voice, nor gave ear unto you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And ye returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- would not hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- to your voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- nor give ear H238 (אָזַן) — to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen
46 So ye abode in Kadesh many days, according unto the days that ye abode there.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So ye abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Kadesh H6946 (קָדֵשׁ) — Kadesh, a place in the Desert
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- according unto the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that ye abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry