Numbers 11:2
Numbers 11:2 in Multiple Translations
And the people cried out to Moses, and he prayed to the LORD, and the fire died down.
And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the LORD, the fire was quenched.
And the people cried unto Moses; and Moses prayed unto Jehovah, and the fire abated.
And the people made an outcry to Moses, and Moses made prayer to the Lord, and the fire was stopped.
The people cried to Moses for help. He prayed to the Lord and the fire subsided.
Then the people cryed vnto Moses: and when Moses praied vnto the Lord, the fire was quenched.
And the people cry unto Moses, and Moses prayeth unto Jehovah, and the fire is quenched;
The people cried to Moses; and Moses prayed to the LORD, and the fire abated.
And the people cried to Moses; and when Moses prayed to the LORD, the fire was quenched.
And when the people cried to Moses, Moses prayed to the Lord, and the fire was swallowed up.
Then the people cried out to Moses/me, and he/I prayed to Yahweh. Then the fire stopped burning.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 11:2
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Numbers 11:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּצְעַ֥ק
הָ/עָ֖ם
אֶל
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
וַ/יִּתְפַּלֵּ֤ל
מֹשֶׁה֙
אֶל
יְהוָ֔ה
וַ/תִּשְׁקַ֖ע
הָ/אֵֽשׁ
וַ/יִּצְעַ֥ק
tsâʻaq
H6817
to cry
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
וַ/יִּתְפַּלֵּ֤ל
pâlal
H6419
to pray
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֹשֶׁה֙
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וַ/תִּשְׁקַ֖ע
shâqaʻ
H8257
to sink
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הָ/אֵֽשׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 11:2
וַ/יִּצְעַ֥ק
tsâʻaq
H6817
"to cry"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To cry or cry out is the meaning of this verb, often used to express distress or need, as seen in the Psalms where people cry out to God for help.
Definition: 1) to cry, cry out, call, cry for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cry, cry out (for help) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in distress or need) 1a3) to make outcry, clamour 1b) (Niphal) to be summoned 1c) (Piel) to cry aloud (in grief) 1d) (Hiphil) to call together
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, call together, cry (out), gather (selves) (together). See also: Genesis 4:10; 1 Samuel 13:4; Psalms 34:18.
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
וַ/יִּתְפַּלֵּ֤ל
pâlal
H6419
"to pray"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
To pray or intercede, as seen in the Bible when people like Moses and David prayed to God for guidance and help, often using this Hebrew word to describe their actions.
Definition: 1) to intervene, interpose, pray 1a) (Piel) to mediate, judge 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to intercede 1b2) to pray
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Chronicles 6:34; Psalms 5:3.
מֹשֶׁה֙
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וַ/תִּשְׁקַ֖ע
shâqaʻ
H8257
"to sink"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To sink means to go down or subside, like the waters of the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also mean to overwhelm or cease, as in Psalm 69 where David feels overwhelmed by his troubles.
Definition: 1) to sink, sink down, subside 1a) (Qal) to sink 1b) (Niphal) to sink, collapse 1c)(Hiphil) to sink down, cause to settle
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: make deep, let down, drown, quench, sink. See also: Numbers 11:2; Ezekiel 32:14; Jeremiah 51:64.
הָ/אֵֽשׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
Art | N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
Study Notes — Numbers 11:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 11:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 11:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 11:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 11:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 11:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 11:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 11:2
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 11:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 11:2
- Sermons on Numbers 11:2
Context — The Complaints of the People
1Soon the people began to complain about their hardship in the hearing of the LORD, and when He heard them, His anger was kindled, and fire from the LORD blazed among them and consumed the outskirts of the camp.
2And the people cried out to Moses, and he prayed to the LORD, and the fire died down.
3So that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the LORD had burned among them. 4Meanwhile, the rabble among them had a strong craving for other food, and again the Israelites wept and said, “Who will feed us meat?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 21:7 | Then the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Intercede with the LORD so He will take the snakes away from us.” So Moses interceded for the people. |
| 2 | James 5:16 | Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. |
| 3 | Numbers 16:45–48 | “Get away from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” And Moses and Aaron fell facedown. Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.” So Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people. He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 9:19–20 | For I was afraid of the anger and wrath that the LORD had directed against you, enough to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me this time as well. The LORD was angry enough with Aaron to destroy him, but at that time I also prayed for Aaron. |
| 5 | Hebrews 7:26 | Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. |
| 6 | Isaiah 37:4 | Perhaps the LORD your God will hear the words of the Rabshakeh, whom his master the king of Assyria has sent to defy the living God, and He will rebuke him for the words that the LORD your God has heard. Therefore lift up a prayer for the remnant that still survives.” |
| 7 | Exodus 32:31–32 | So Moses returned to the LORD and said, “Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made gods of gold for themselves. Yet now, if You would only forgive their sin.... But if not, please blot me out of the book that You have written.” |
| 8 | Psalms 78:34–35 | When He slew them, they would seek Him; they repented and searched for God. And they remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer. |
| 9 | Acts 8:24 | Then Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me, so that nothing you have said may happen to me.” |
| 10 | Amos 7:2–6 | And when the locusts had eaten every green plant in the land, I said, “Lord GOD, please forgive! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?” So the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen,” He said. This is what the Lord GOD showed me: The Lord GOD was calling for judgment by fire. It consumed the great deep and devoured the land. Then I said, “Lord GOD, please stop! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?” So the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen either,” said the Lord GOD. |
Numbers 11:2 Summary
In Numbers 11:2, the people were scared because a fire had started in their camp, and they cried out to Moses for help. Moses prayed to God, and the fire stopped, showing that God is powerful and listens to our prayers, just like He did in Exodus 14:13-14 when He parted the Red Sea. This verse teaches us that when we are in trouble, we should pray to God and trust that He will help us, just as the Bible promises in Psalm 34:17-20. By praying and trusting in God, we can experience His deliverance and peace, as seen in Philippians 4:6-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the people cry out to Moses in Numbers 11:2?
The people cried out to Moses because they were afraid of the fire that the Lord had sent to consume the outskirts of their camp, as seen in Numbers 11:1, and they needed Moses to intercede for them, just as he did in Exodus 32:11-14 when he prayed for the people after they worshiped the golden calf.
What is the significance of Moses' prayer in this verse?
Moses' prayer in Numbers 11:2 shows that he was a humble leader who depended on God for guidance and deliverance, and his prayer was effective in stopping the fire, demonstrating the power of prayer as seen in James 5:16.
How does this verse relate to the concept of prayer and intercession?
This verse highlights the importance of prayer and intercession, as seen in 1 Timothy 2:1-4, where we are encouraged to pray for all people, and in Romans 8:34, where Jesus intercedes for us before God.
What can we learn from the people's response to the fire in this verse?
The people's response to the fire in Numbers 11:2 teaches us that when we face difficulties or challenges, we should cry out to God and seek His help, just as the psalmist did in Psalm 107:6 and 28, and trust in His deliverance, as promised in Isaiah 43:2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like the people in Numbers 11:2, desperate for God's deliverance, and how did I respond?
- How can I, like Moses, be a humble and effective intercessor for others, as seen in Exodus 33:12-17?
- What are some ways that I can apply the principle of crying out to God in prayer, as seen in this verse, to my life today?
- How does the concept of prayer and intercession, as seen in this verse, relate to my own relationship with God, and what can I do to deepen my prayer life, as encouraged in Luke 11:1-13?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 11:2
And the people cried unto Moses,.... And entreated him to pray for them, being frightened at the fire which consumed many of them, lest it should spread and become general among them: and when Moses
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 11:2
And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the LORD, the fire was quenched. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 11:2
The people, the murmurers being penitent, or others for fear. Unto Moses, whom they knew to be very prevalent with God.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 11:2
Numbers 11:2 And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the LORD, the fire was quenched.Ver. 2. And the people cried to Moses.] That lord chancellor of heaven, as one calleth him, that could rule with God, and overrule. Of Moses it might be said, as once of Luther, Iste vir potuit apud Deum quod voluit, He might have whatsoever he would of God.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 11:2
(2) The fire was quenched.—Better, subsided or sunk down. No precise information is given as to the extent of the fire, or as to the objects which it destroyed. It broke out in the extremity of the encampment, and it was arrested in its progress at the supplication of Moses. It seems, however, more probable that it consumed some of the Israelites themselves, than that it consumed only some of their tents. Some suppose that the reference is to the simoom, or fiery south wind, which sometimes blows in the Eastern desert, and which stifles those over whom it sweeps.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 11:2
Verse 2. The fire was quenched] Was sunk, or swallowed up, as in the margin. The plague, of whatever sort, ceased to act, and the people had respite.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 11:2
2. Moses prayed] The word hithpallçl (‘pray,’ ‘intercede’) is used in the Pentateuch only by E (Numbers 21:7, Genesis 20:7; Genesis 20:17) and D (Deuteronomy 9:20; Deuteronomy 9:26). In his self-forgetfulness Moses was always ready to intercede for those who had sinned; cf. Numbers 12:13, Numbers 14:13-19, Numbers 16:22, Exodus 32:31 f., Numbers 34:9. This gives point to Ben Sira’s description of him (Sir 45:1) as ‘beloved of God and men.’ Taberah] i.e. a ‘burning’ or ‘conflagration.’
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 11:2
2. The fire was quenched — R.V., “abated;” literally, it sank down, through the intercession of Moses.
Sermons on Numbers 11:2
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Great Words of the Gospel - Part 4 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of repentance in the context of grace and judgment. He emphasizes that the call to repentance is often accompanied by the impendin |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 467 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the gospel by listening to and meeting people where they are at. He uses the example of Nicodemus, a master t |
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Life for a Look by Lewis Williams | Lewis Williams preaches about the importance of prayer and intercession, using the story of the children of Israel seeking Moses' prayers as an example. He emphasizes the power of |
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Hell-Shaking Prayer by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, focusing on the story of Daniel who prayed fervently despite facing opposition and the threat of the lion's den. It highlights the |
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Accountability to God - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgency of accountability to God, arguing that if believers truly believed in the imminent return of Jesus, their lives would reflect that belief t |
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1 Kings 16-18 - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the venue and encourages the audience to attend more frequently. The sermon then focuses on the book of James, specif |
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A Warning to America by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's intervention and righteousness in a land plagued by defilement and darkness. It highlights the power of prayer and the need f |