Numbers 11:9
Numbers 11:9 in Multiple Translations
When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it.
And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.
And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.
When the dew came down on the tents at night, the manna came down with it.
When the dew came down on the camp at night the manna would come down with it.
And when the dewe fell downe vpon the hoste in the night, the Man fell with it)
And in the descending of the dew on the camp by night, the manna descendeth upon it.
When the dew fell on the camp in the night, the manna fell on it.
And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.
And when the dew fell in the night upon the camp, the manna also fell with it.
Each night the manna came down on their ground where their tents were, like dew from the sky.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 11:9
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Numbers 11:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְ/רֶ֧דֶת
הַ/טַּ֛ל
עַל
הַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֖ה
לָ֑יְלָה
יֵרֵ֥ד
הַ/מָּ֖ן
עָלָֽי/ו
וּ/בְ/רֶ֧דֶת
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
הַ/טַּ֛ל
ṭal
H2919
dew
Art | N-ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֖ה
machăneh
H4264
camp
Art | N-cs
לָ֑יְלָה
layil
H3915
night
N-ms
יֵרֵ֥ד
yârad
H3381
to go down
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
הַ/מָּ֖ן
mân
H4478
manna
Art | N-ms
עָלָֽי/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 11:9
וּ/בְ/רֶ֧דֶת
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
הַ/טַּ֛ל
ṭal
H2919
"dew"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means dew, or the moisture that covers plants and grass overnight. It is often used to describe the natural world and the cycle of nature.
Definition: dew, night mist Aramaic equivalent: tal (טַל "dew" H2920)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: dew. See also: Genesis 27:28; Job 29:19; Psalms 110:3.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֖ה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
Art | N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
לָ֑יְלָה
layil
H3915
"night"
N-ms
Night refers to the time of darkness, opposed to day, and can also symbolize adversity or hardship. It is a period of rest, but also of potential danger or uncertainty.
Definition: 1) night 1a) night (as opposed to day) 1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: (mid-)night (season). See also: Genesis 1:5; 2 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 1:2.
יֵרֵ֥ד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
הַ/מָּ֖ן
mân
H4478
"manna"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a special food God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, called manna. It got its name from the question the Israelites asked when they saw it: 'What is it?'
Definition: 1) manna 1a) the bread from Heaven that fed the Israelites for 40 years of wilderness wanderings
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: manna. See also: Exodus 16:15; Numbers 11:9; Psalms 78:24.
עָלָֽי/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
Study Notes — Numbers 11:9
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- Context
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- Numbers 11:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 11:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 11:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 11:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 11:9
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 11:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 11:9
- Sermons on Numbers 11:9
Context — The Complaints of the People
7Now the manna resembled coriander seed, and its appearance was like that of gum resin.
8The people walked around and gathered it, ground it on a handmill or crushed it in a mortar, then boiled it in a cooking pot or shaped it into cakes. It tasted like pastry baked with fine oil.
9When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it.
10Then Moses heard the people of family after family weeping at the entrances to their tents, and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly, and Moses was also displeased. 11So Moses asked the LORD, “Why have You brought this trouble on Your servant? Why have I not found favor in Your sight, that You have laid upon me the burden of all these people?Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 16:13–14 | That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. When the layer of dew had evaporated, there were thin flakes on the desert floor, as fine as frost on the ground. |
| 2 | Psalms 78:23–25 | Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens. He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 32:2 | Let my teaching fall like rain and my speech settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants. |
| 4 | Psalms 105:40 | They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. |
Numbers 11:9 Summary
[Numbers 11:9 tells us that God provided food, called manna, for the Israelites in the wilderness, and it would fall with the dew every night. This was a reminder of God's care and faithfulness, as seen in Exodus 16:13-14. Just like the Israelites needed the manna to survive, we need God's spiritual nourishment to truly live, as Jesus taught in Matthew 4:4. By reflecting on God's provision in our own lives, we can cultivate a sense of gratitude and trust in His goodness.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the manna falling with the dew in Numbers 11:9?
The manna falling with the dew indicates God's provision and care for the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 16:13-14, where the manna first appeared with the dew. This daily miracle reminded the people of God's presence and faithfulness.
Why did the manna need to fall with the dew?
The manna falling with the dew may have been a natural part of the process, as the dew could have helped to preserve the manna and make it easier to gather, as suggested in Exodus 16:13-14. This also highlights God's ability to work through natural processes to provide for His people.
Is there any spiritual significance to the manna and the dew in Numbers 11:9?
The manna and the dew can be seen as a symbol of God's spiritual nourishment and refreshment, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 8:3, where Moses reminds the Israelites that God humbled them and fed them with manna to teach them that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
How does Numbers 11:9 relate to the rest of the chapter?
Numbers 11:9 sets the stage for the complaints of the Israelites in Numbers 11:10, as they began to take God's provision for granted and focus on their own desires, illustrating the contrast between God's faithfulness and the people's lack of gratitude, as seen in Numbers 11:1-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God provides for me on a daily basis, and how can I cultivate a sense of gratitude for these provisions?
- How can I, like the Israelites, be tempted to take God's blessings for granted, and what are some strategies for maintaining a sense of dependence on Him?
- In what ways does Numbers 11:9 encourage me to trust in God's faithfulness and provision, even when circumstances seem uncertain or difficult?
- What does the image of the manna falling with the dew evoke in my mind, and how can I apply this picture to my own spiritual journey?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 11:9
And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night,.... As it usually, and even constantly did: the manna fell upon it; as constantly, and had thereby a clean place to fall on; and then another dew
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 11:9
But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes. But now ... there is nothing ... besides this manna.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 11:9
And then the dew fell again upon it and covered it, as we see ,14; so the manna lay hid as it were between two beds of dew. Hence the phrase of hidden manna .
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 11:9
Numbers 11:9 And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.Ver. 9. And when the dew fell.] As manna fell in the dew, so doth the Spirit descend in and by the word preached. In the night.] Figuring that hidden manna, laid up and prepared for the saints.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 11:9
9. the manna fell upon it] The manna probably exuded from the trees on to the ground, where the dew was already lying. (II) 11, 12, 14, 15. Moses’ despair at the prospect of bearing the burden of the people without Jehovah’s help. See prelim. note to the chapter.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 11:9
9. Dew seems to have been the medium of the miracle. See Exodus 16:14, note.
Sermons on Numbers 11:9
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Conformed to His Image by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the message of Romans 7 in the life of a believer who wants to trust God. He uses the examples of Moses and A |
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How God Provided for the Children of Israel by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses how God provided for the children of Israel during their time in the wilderness. He focuses on the story of Moses striking the rock to |
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The Quail by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook reflects on the story of God providing quails to the children of Israel in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and contentment in our relationsh |
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The Great Welsh Revival by Bob Doom | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Psalm 78 and the importance of passing down God's laws and teachings to future generations. He laments the fact that society has n |
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Everybody's Sermon by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that even those who are not able to spend much time in nature can still learn from God's creation. He gives examples such as a baker who see |
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Promise to the Powerless by Ian Murray | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that power does not come from personal feelings or experiences, but from the truth that God has given to his people. The book of Deuteronomy |
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The Call and Qualifications for the Ministry by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot delves into the importance of a divine call and necessary qualifications for the Gospel ministry. He emphasizes that a true call to the ministry involves a deep inward |