Deuteronomy 2:11
Deuteronomy 2:11 in Multiple Translations
Like the Anakites, they were also regarded as Rephaim, though the Moabites called them Emites.
Which also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the Moabites call them Emims.
these also are accounted Rephaim, as the Anakim; but the Moabites call them Emim.
They are numbered among the Rephaim, like the Anakim; but are named Emim by the Moabites.
and just like the Anakim, they were also considered as Rephaim, but the Moabites called them Emim.
They also were taken for gyants as the Anakims: whom the Moabites call Emims.
Rephaim they are reckoned, they also, as the Anakim; and the Moabites call them Emim.
These also are considered to be Rephaim, as the Anakim; but the Moabites call them Emim.
Who also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the Moabites call them Emims.
They were esteemed as giants, and were like the sons of the Enacims. But the Moabites call them Emims.
They and the descendants of Anak are also called the Repha giants, but the people of Moab call them Emim.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 2:11
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Deuteronomy 2:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
רְפָאִ֛ים
יֵחָשְׁב֥וּ
אַף
הֵ֖ם
כָּ/עֲנָקִ֑ים
וְ/הַ/מֹּ֣אָבִ֔ים
יִקְרְא֥וּ
לָ/הֶ֖ם
אֵמִֽים
רְפָאִ֛ים
râphâʼ
H7497
Rapha
N-proper
יֵחָשְׁב֥וּ
châshab
H2803
to devise
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
אַף
ʼaph
H637
also
DirObjM
הֵ֖ם
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
כָּ/עֲנָקִ֑ים
ʻĂnâqîy
H6062
Anakite
Prep | N-mp
וְ/הַ/מֹּ֣אָבִ֔ים
Môwʼâbîy
H4125
Moabite
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
יִקְרְא֥וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
לָ/הֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
אֵמִֽים
ʼÊymîym
H368
Emim
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 2:11
רְפָאִ֛ים
râphâʼ
H7497
"Rapha"
N-proper
The Raphaite were a group of giants, including Goliath, mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:16, who lived during the time of King David.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.16; father of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902), huge_man (H4060A); also translated "giant"; Also named: re.pha.im (רְפָאִים "Raphaite" H7497H) § giant, Rephah
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: giant, Rapha, Rephaim(-s). See also H1051 (בֵּית רָפָא). See also: Genesis 14:5; 2 Samuel 5:22; Isaiah 17:5.
יֵחָשְׁב֥וּ
châshab
H2803
"to devise"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
To devise means to think or plan something, often in a clever way. In the Bible, it can mean to plot or contrive, as seen in the story of David and Goliath.
Definition: : count/regard_as 1) to think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment, imagine, count 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to think, account 1a2) to plan, devise, mean 1a3) to charge, impute, reckon 1a4) to esteem, value, regard 1a5) to invent 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be accounted, be thought, be esteemed 1b2) to be computed, be reckoned 1b3) to be imputed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to think upon, consider, be mindful of 1c2) to think to do, devise, plan 1c3) to count, reckon 1d) (Hithpael) to be considered
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. See also: Genesis 15:6; Psalms 35:4; Psalms 10:2.
אַף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
DirObjM
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
הֵ֖ם
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
כָּ/עֲנָקִ֑ים
ʻĂnâqîy
H6062
"Anakite"
Prep | N-mp
An Anakite or descendant of Anak, referring to a tribe of giant people in southern Canaan, as seen in Deuteronomy 1 and 2. This word describes the family or tribe of Anak.
Definition: Someone descended from Anak who was a man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.13.22; father of: Ahiman (H0289), Sheshai (H8344) and Talmai (H8526); also called Anakim at Deu.1.28; 2.10,11,21; 9.2; 1x,22; 14.12,15; Group of a.naq (עֲנָק "Anak" H6061) § Anakims = "long-necked" a tribe of giants, descendants of Anak, which dwelled in southern Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Anakim. See also: Deuteronomy 1:28; Deuteronomy 9:2; Joshua 14:15.
וְ/הַ/מֹּ֣אָבִ֔ים
Môwʼâbîy
H4125
"Moabite"
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
A Moabite is a person from the land of Moab, descended from the son of Lot. In the book of Ruth, Ruth is a Moabite who marries an Israelite and becomes part of King David's ancestry.
Definition: Someone from Moab, a Moabite = "from father: what father?" 1) a citizen of Moab 2) an inhabitant of the land of Moab Another name of mo.av (מוֹאָב "Moab" H4124G)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: (woman) of Moab, Moabite(-ish, -ss). See also: Deuteronomy 2:11; Ruth 4:5; Nehemiah 13:23.
יִקְרְא֥וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
לָ/הֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
אֵמִֽים
ʼÊymîym
H368
"Emim"
N-proper
The Emim were an early tribe that lived in the area of Moab, and were known for being a terrifying people, as mentioned in Genesis 14:5. They were one of the many groups that the Israelites encountered during their journey. The name Emim means 'terrors' in Hebrew.
Definition: People descended from Em(?), first mentioned at Gen.14.5 § Emims = "terrors" ancient inhabitants of Moab
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Emims. See also: Genesis 14:5; Deuteronomy 2:10; Deuteronomy 2:11.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 2:11
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- Context
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- Deuteronomy 2:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 2:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 2:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 2:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 2:11
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 2:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 2:11
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 2:11
Context — Wanderings in the Wilderness
9Then the LORD said to me, “Do not harass the Moabites or provoke them to war, for I will not give you any of their land, because I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as their possession.”
10(The Emites used to live there, a people great and many, as tall as the Anakites.
11Like the Anakites, they were also regarded as Rephaim, though the Moabites called them Emites.
12The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.) 13“Now arise and cross over the Brook of Zered.” So we crossed over the Brook of Zered.Cross References
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 1:28 | Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt, saying: ‘The people are larger and taller than we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the heavens. We even saw the descendants of the Anakim there.’” |
| 2 | Numbers 13:28 | Nevertheless, the people living in the land are strong, and the cities are large and fortified. We even saw the descendants of Anak there. |
| 3 | Genesis 14:5 | In the fourteenth year, Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in Shaveh-kiriathaim, |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 9:2 | The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them, and you have heard it said, “Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?” |
| 5 | Numbers 13:33 | We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak that come from the Nephilim! We seemed like grasshoppers in our own sight, and we must have seemed the same to them!” |
| 6 | Numbers 13:22 | They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, dwelled. It had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt. |
Deuteronomy 2:11 Summary
Deuteronomy 2:11 tells us about a group of people called the Emites, who were also known as Rephaim or Anakites, and were known for their size and strength. This verse helps us understand the diversity of nations and cultures in the ancient world, as mentioned in Acts 17:26. It also reminds us that God is sovereign over all nations, as seen in Psalm 135:10-12, and that we should respect and appreciate the differences between cultures, as encouraged in Romans 11:25-26. By learning about these ancient groups, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity and richness of human history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Rephaim and Anakites mentioned in Deuteronomy 2:11?
The Rephaim and Anakites were ancient groups of people known for their size and strength, as seen in Deuteronomy 2:10-11, and were also mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as Genesis 14:5 and Numbers 13:33.
What does the term 'Rephaim' mean in the Bible?
The term 'Rephaim' is often translated as 'giants' and refers to a group of people who were known for their large size, as seen in Deuteronomy 2:11 and 2 Samuel 21:16-22.
Why did the Moabites call them Emites instead of Rephaim or Anakites?
The reason for the different names is not explicitly stated in Deuteronomy 2:11, but it may be due to the Moabites having a different perspective or tradition regarding these groups of people, similar to how different nations had different names for the same places, such as in Genesis 14:2-3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Deuteronomy chapter 2?
Deuteronomy 2:11 is part of a larger section where Moses is recounting the history of the Israelites and the nations they encountered, as seen in Deuteronomy 2:1-25, and serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the diversity of nations in the ancient world, as mentioned in Acts 17:26.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the fact that different nations had different names for the same groups of people, and how does this relate to our understanding of cultural differences today?
- How does the description of the Rephaim and Anakites as 'giants' impact our understanding of the world at that time, and what does it reveal about God's power and sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 135:10-12?
- In what ways can we apply the concept of respecting and acknowledging the diversity of nations and cultures, as seen in Deuteronomy 2:9-12, to our own lives and interactions with people from different backgrounds?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of understanding and appreciating the history and traditions of other nations, as mentioned in Romans 11:25-26?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 2:11
Which also were accounted giants, as the Anakims,.... Because of their bulky size and tall stature; or, "the Rephaim were they accounted, even they as the Anakims;'' they were reckoned Rephaim, a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 2:11
The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 2:11
(10-12) These three verses which follow should be read parenthetically. The Emims.—See Genesis 14:5-6, for the first mention of Rephaim, Zuzim, Emim, and Horim. (The termination im is plural in Hebrew, and, like cherubim, does not need the additional s.) These tribes were flourishing in the time of Abraham, but were conquered before the exodus. The children of Esau succeeded them.—A partial mixture of the two races resulted in this case, and from their union sprang the Amalekites, Israel’s inveterate foes (Genesis 36:12; Genesis 36:22). As Israel did unto the land of his possession.—On the east of Jordan in Moses’ lifetime, as well as on the west of Jordan under Joshua. It is not necessary, therefore, to make the parenthesis (Deuteronomy 2:10-12) editorial, though it forms no essential part of Moses’ speech.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 2:11
Verse 11. Which also were accounted giants] This is not a fortunate version. The word is not giants, but רפאים Rephaim, the name of a people. It appears that the Emim, the Anakim, and the Rephaim, were probably the same people, called by different names in the different countries where they dwelt; for they appear originally to have been a kind of wandering free-booters, who lived by plunder. (See on the preceding verse.) It must be granted, however, that there were several men of this race of extraordinary stature. And hence all gigantic men have been called Rephaim. (See on Genesis 6:4, and Genesis 14:5.) But we well know that fear and public report have often added whole cubits to men's height. It was under this influence that the spies acted, when they brought the disheartening report mentioned Numbers 13:33.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 2:11
11. Rephaim … Anakim] See on Deuteronomy 1:28.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 2:11
10-12. These verses are parenthetical. Deuteronomy 2:9 connects with Deuteronomy 2:13. Emim — Hebrew, the terrible ones. See Genesis 14:5. Which also were accounted giants — Hebrew, Rephaim. For the Rephaim see Genesis 14:5.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 2:11
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Without Faith It Is Impossible to Please God by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, Peter and John are described as performing a miracle at the beautiful gate of the temple. Instead of seeking fame and fortune, they redirect the attention of the pe |
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(Spirit-Filled Life) Part 4: Lay All on the Altar by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of laying everything on the altar to experience a Spirit-filled life, drawing parallels between the Israelites' journey from Egypt to Canaan and |
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Joshua (Part 11): A Whole-Hearted Follower by Richard Sipley | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of wholeheartedly following the Lord. He references the life of John Wesley, who was a dedicated follower of God and made a sig |
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Why Am I So Down? by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on three key points from Psalm 27. The first point is that sometimes we receive an evil report about ourselves, which can discourage us. The spe |
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When Will You Believe What God Promised? by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the issue of self-doubt among Christians, emphasizing that feelings of inadequacy stem from a lack of belief in God's promises. He draws parallels to the |
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There We Saw the Giants by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches on the story of the Israelites encountering giants in Canaan, emphasizing the importance of having faith like Caleb and Joshua who saw God's power despit |
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The Devil Is Bad Enough by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between demonic activity and natural occurrences, cautioning against attributing every misfortune to the devil. He recount |