1 And the Canaanite, the king of Arad, who dwelt in the South, heard tell that Israel came by the way of Atharim; and he fought against Israel, and took some of them captive.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Arad H6166 (עֲרָד) — Arad, the name of a place near Palestine, also of a Canaanite and an Israelite
- the Canaanite H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- 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 the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- tell that Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of the spies H871 (אֲתָרִים) — Atharim, a place near Palestine
- then he fought H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and took H7617 (שָׁבָה) — to transport into captivity
- of them prisoners H7628 (שְׁבִי) — exiled; captured; as noun, exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively); by extension, booty
2 And Israel vowed a vow unto Jehovah, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- vowed H5087 (נָדַר) — to promise (pos., to do or give something to God)
- a vow H5088 (נֶדֶר) — a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- If thou wilt indeed H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- into my 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…
- then I will utterly destroy H2763 (חָרַם) — to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
- their cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
3 And Jehovah hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and the name of the place was called Hormah.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
- hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- to the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and delivered up H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- 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 they utterly destroyed H2763 (חָרַם) — to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
- them and their cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and he called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the 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)
- Hormah H2767 (חׇרְמָה) — Chormah, a place in Palestine
4 And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way to the Red Sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they journeyed H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
- from mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Hor H2023 (הֹר) — Hor, the name of a peak in Idumaea and of one in Syria
- 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…
- to compass H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- and the soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- of 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
- was much discouraged H7114 (קָצַר) — to dock off, i.e. curtail (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative); especially to harvest (grass or grain)
- because of the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, and there is no water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And 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
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- against 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…
- and against Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- Wherefore have ye brought us up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- out of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- to die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- no bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and our soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- loatheth H6973 (קוּץ) — to be (causatively, make) disgusted or anxious
- this light H7052 (קְלֹקֵל) — insubstantial
- bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
6 And Jehovah sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.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
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- fiery H8314 (שָׂרָף) — burning, i.e. (figuratively) poisonous (serpent); specifically, a saraph or symbolical creature (from their copper color)
- serpents H5175 (נָחָשׁ) — a snake (from its hiss)
- among 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
- and they bit H5391 (נָשַׁךְ) — to strike with a sting (as a serpent); figuratively, to oppress with interest on a loan
- 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
- and much H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
7 And the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, because we have spoken against Jehovah, and against thee; pray unto Jehovah, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore 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
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- 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
- for we have spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and against thee; pray H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that he take away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- the serpents H5175 (נָחָשׁ) — a snake (from its hiss)
- from us. And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- prayed H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- for 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
8 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a standard: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he seeth it, shall live.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 Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- Make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thee a fiery serpent H8314 (שָׂרָף) — burning, i.e. (figuratively) poisonous (serpent); specifically, a saraph or symbolical creature (from their copper color)
- and set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- it upon a pole H5251 (נֵס) — a flag; also a sail; by implication, a flagstaff; generally a signal; figuratively, a token
- and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten H5391 (נָשַׁךְ) — to strike with a sting (as a serpent); figuratively, to oppress with interest on a loan
- when he looketh H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- upon it, shall live H2425 (חָיַי) — to live; causatively to revive
9 And Moses made a serpent of brass, and set it upon the standard: and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he looked unto the serpent of brass, he lived.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- a serpent H5175 (נָחָשׁ) — a snake (from its hiss)
- of brass H5178 (נְחֹשֶׁת) — copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
- and put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- it upon a pole H5251 (נֵס) — a flag; also a sail; by implication, a flagstaff; generally a signal; figuratively, a token
- and it came to pass, that if a serpent H5175 (נָחָשׁ) — a snake (from its hiss)
- had bitten H5391 (נָשַׁךְ) — to strike with a sting (as a serpent); figuratively, to oppress with interest on a loan
- any 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)
- when he beheld H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- the serpent H5175 (נָחָשׁ) — a snake (from its hiss)
- he lived H2425 (חָיַי) — to live; causatively to revive
10 And the children of Israel journeyed, and encamped in Oboth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And 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
- set forward H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
- and pitched 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 Oboth H88 (אֹבֹת) — Oboth, a place in the Desert
11 And they journeyed from Oboth, and encamped at Iye-abarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they journeyed H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
- from Oboth H88 (אֹבֹת) — Oboth, a place in the Desert
- and pitched 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)
- at Ije–abarim H5863 (עִיֵּי הָעֲבָרִים) — Ije-ha-Abarim, a place near 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)
- 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…
- Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- toward the sunrising H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
- toward the sunrising H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
12 From thence they journeyed, and encamped in the valley of Zered.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- From thence they removed H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
- and pitched 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 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 Zared H2218 (זֶרֶד) — Zered, a brook East of the Dead Sea
13 From thence they journeyed, and encamped on the other side of the Arnon, which is in the wilderness, that cometh out of the border of the Amorites: for the Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- From thence they removed H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
- and pitched 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)
- on the other 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)
- of Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- that cometh out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of the coasts H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- for Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
- the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- between Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- and the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
14 Wherefore it is said in the book of the Wars of Jehovah, Vaheb in Suphah, And the valleys of the Arnon,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore it is said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- of the wars H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- What he did H2052 (וָהֵב) — Vaheb, a place in Moab
- in the Red sea H5492 (סוּפָה) — a hurricane
- and in the brooks 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 Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
15 And the slope of the valleys That inclineth toward the dwelling of Ar, And leaneth upon the border of Moab.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And at the stream H793 (אֶשֶׁד) — an outpouring
- of the brooks H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- that goeth down H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- to the dwelling H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of Ar H6144 (עָר) — Ar, a place in Moab
- and lieth H8172 (שָׁעַן) — to support one's self
- upon the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
16 And from thence they journeyed to Beer: that is the well whereof Jehovah said unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- to Beer H876 (בְּאֵר) — Beer, a place in the Desert, also one in Palestine
- the well H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- whereof Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- Gather H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- 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
- together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- and I will give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
17 Then sang Israel this song: Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- sang H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
- this song H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
- Spring up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- O well H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- sing 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…
18 The well, which the princes digged, Which the nobles of the people delved, With the sceptre, and with their staves. And from the wilderness they journeyed to Mattanah;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- digged H2658 (חָפַר) — properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore
- the well H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- the nobles H5081 (נָדִיב) — properly, voluntary, i.e. generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant)
- of 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
- digged H3738 (כָּרָה) — properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open
- the lawgiver H2710 (חָקַק) — properly, to hack, i.e. engrave (Judges 5:14, to be a scribe simply); by implication, to enact (laws being cut in stone or metal tablets in primitive times) or…
- with their staves H4938 (מִשְׁעֵנָה) — support (abstractly), i.e. (figuratively) sustenance or (concretely) a walking-stick
- And from the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- to Mattanah H4980 (מַתָּנָה) — Mattanah, a place in the Desert
19 and from Mattanah to Nahaliel; and from Nahaliel to Bamoth;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And from Mattanah H4980 (מַתָּנָה) — Mattanah, a place in the Desert
- to Nahaliel H5160 (נַחֲלִיאֵל) — Nachaliël, a place in the Desert
- and from Nahaliel H5160 (נַחֲלִיאֵל) — Nachaliël, a place in the Desert
- to Bamoth H1120 (בָּמוֹת) — Bamoth or Bamoth-Baal, a place East of the Jordan
20 and from Bamoth to the valley that is in the field of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh down upon the desert.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And from Bamoth H1120 (בָּמוֹת) — Bamoth or Bamoth-Baal, a place East of the Jordan
- the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- in the country H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- to the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of Pisgah H6449 (פִּסְגָּה) — Pisgah, a Mountain East of Jordan
- which looketh H8259 (שָׁקַף) — properly, to lean out (of a window), i.e. (by implication) peep or gaze (passively, be a spectacle)
- toward 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…
- Jeshimon H3452 (יְשִׁימוֹן) — a desolation
21 And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- unto Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
22 Let me pass through thy land: we will not turn aside into field, or into vineyard; we will not drink of the water of the wells: we will go by the king’s highway, until we have passed thy border.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let me pass H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- through thy land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- we will not turn H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- into the fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- or into the vineyards H3754 (כֶּרֶם) — a garden or vineyard
- we will not drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of the well H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- we will go along H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- by the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- until we be past H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- thy borders H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
23 And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness, and came to Jahaz; and he fought against Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- would not suffer H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to pass H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- through his border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- but Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- gathered H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- all his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- and went 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)
- into the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jahaz H3096 (יַהַץ) — Jahats or Jahtsah, a place East of the Jordan
- and fought H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
24 And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from the Arnon unto the Jabbok, even unto the children of Ammon; for the border of the children of Ammon was strong.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- him with the edge 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 the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- and possessed 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
- his land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- from Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
- unto Jabbok H2999 (יַבֹּק) — Jabbok, a river east of the Jordan
- even 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 Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- for the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of 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,…
- strong H5794 (עַז) — strong, vehement, harsh
25 And Israel took all these cities: and Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all the towns thereof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- all these cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- 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 all 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)
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- in Heshbon H2809 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan
- and in all the villages H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
26 For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even unto the Arnon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For Heshbon H2809 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan
- the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of 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
- who had fought H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against the former H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- and taken H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- all his land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- out of his 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…
- even unto Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
27 Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come ye to Heshbon; Let the city of Sihon be built and established:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore they that speak in proverbs H4911 (מָשַׁל) — to liken, i.e. (transitively) to use figurative language (an allegory, adage, song or the like); intransitively, to resemble
- say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into Heshbon H2809 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan
- let the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- be built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- and prepared H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
28 For a fire is gone out of Heshbon, A flame from the city of Sihon: It hath devoured Ar of Moab, The lords of the high places of the Arnon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For there is a fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- gone out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of Heshbon H2809 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan
- a flame H3852 (לֶהָבָה)
- from the city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- of Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- it hath consumed H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- Ar H6144 (עָר) — Ar, a place in Moab
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- the lords of the high places H1181 (בַּעֲלֵי בָּמוֹת) — Baale-Bamoth, a place East of the Jordan
- of Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
29 Woe to thee, Moab! Thou art undone, O people of Chemosh: He hath given his sons as fugitives, And his daughters into captivity, Unto Sihon king of the Amorites.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Woe H188 (אוֹי) — lamentation; also interjectionally Oh!
- to thee, Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- thou art undone H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- O people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of Chemosh H3645 (כְּמוֹשׁ) — Kemosh, the god of the Moabites
- he hath given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- his 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,…
- that escaped H6412 (פָּלִיט) — a refugee
- and his daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- into captivity H7622 (שְׁבוּת) — exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
- unto Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
30 We have shot at them; Heshbon is perished even unto Dibon, And we have laid waste even unto Nophah, Which reacheth unto Medeba.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- We have shot H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
- at them; Heshbon H2809 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan
- is perished H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- even unto Dibon H1769 (דִּיבוֹן) — Dibon, the name of three places in Palestine
- and we have laid them waste H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- even unto Nophah H5302 (נֹפַח) — Nophach, a place in Moab
- unto Medeba H4311 (מֵידְבָא) — Medeba, a place in Palestine
31 Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- 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 the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
32 And Moses sent to spy out Jazer; and they took the towns thereof, and drove out the Amorites that were there.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- to spy out H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
- Jaazer H3270 (יַעֲזֵיר) — Jaazer or Jazer, a place East of the Jordan
- and they took H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- the villages H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- thereof, and drove out 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
- the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
33 And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei.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
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of Bashan H1316 (בָּשָׁן) — Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan
- and Og H5747 (עוֹג) — Og, a king of Bashan
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- went 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)
- them, he, and all his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- to the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- at Edrei H154 (אֶדְרֶעִי) — Edrei, the name of two places in Palestine
34 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon.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 Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- Fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- him not: for I have delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him into thy 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…
- and all his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and his land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and thou shalt do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to him as thou didst H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- 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
- at Heshbon H2809 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan
35 So they smote him, and his sons and all his people, until there was none left him remaining: and they possessed his land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So they smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- him, and his 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,…
- and all his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- until there was none H1115 (בִּלְתִּי) — properly, a failure of, i.e. (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until,…
- left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- him alive H8300 (שָׂרִיד) — a survivor
- and they possessed 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
- his land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)