Numbers 13:20

Numbers 13:20 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Is the soil fertile or unproductive? Are there trees in it or not? Be courageous, and bring back some of the fruit of the land.” (It was the season for the first ripe grapes.)

King James Version KJV

And what the land is, whether it be fat or lean, whether there be wood therein, or not. And be ye of good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the time of the firstripe grapes.

American Standard Version ASV

and what the land is, whether it is fat or lean, whether there is wood therein, or not. And be ye of good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the time of the first-ripe grapes.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And if the land is fertile or poor, and if there is wood in it or not. And be of good heart, and come back with some of the produce of the land. Now it was the time when the first grapes were ready.

Free Bible Version FBV

Is the soil productive or not? Is it forested? Be brave, and bring back some of the country's fruit.” (It was the beginning of the grape harvest.)

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Also what the lande is that they dwell in, whether it be good or bad: and what cities they be, that they dwell in, whether they dwell in tents, or in walled townes:

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And what the land [is], whether it [is] fat or lean; whether there is wood in it or not; and ye have strengthened yourselves, and have taken of the fruit of the land;' and the days [are] days of the first-fruits of grapes.

World English Bible WEB

and what the land is, whether it is fertile or poor, whether there is wood therein, or not. Be courageous, and bring some of the fruit of the land.” Now the time was the time of the first-ripe grapes.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And what the land is , whether it is fertile or barren, whether there is wood in it, or not. And be ye of good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the time of the first ripe grapes.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

The land itself, whether it be good or bad: what manner of cities, walled or without walls:

Translation for Translators T4T

Find out about the soil [RHQ]. Is it ◄fertile/good for growing crops► or not? Find out if there are trees there [RHQ]. Try to bring back some of the fruit that grows in that land.” He/I said that because it was the beginning of the time to harvest grapes.

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Numbers 13:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/מָ֣ה הָ֠/אָרֶץ הַ/שְּׁמֵנָ֨ה הִ֜וא אִם רָזָ֗ה הֲ/יֵֽשׁ בָּ֥/הּ עֵץ֙ אִם אַ֔יִן וְ/הִ֨תְחַזַּקְתֶּ֔ם וּ/לְקַחְתֶּ֖ם מִ/פְּרִ֣י הָ/אָ֑רֶץ וְ/הַ֨/יָּמִ֔ים יְמֵ֖י בִּכּוּרֵ֥י עֲנָבִֽים

וּ/מָ֣ה mâh H4100 what? Conj | Part

הָ֠/אָרֶץ ʼerets H776 land Art | N-cs

הַ/שְּׁמֵנָ֨ה shâmên H8082 rich Part | Adj

הִ֜וא hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Pron

אִם ʼim H518 if Conj

רָזָ֗ה râzeh H7330 lean Adj

הֲ/יֵֽשׁ yêsh H3426 there Part | Part

בָּ֥/הּ Prep | Suff

עֵץ֙ ʻêts H6086 tree N-ms

אִם ʼim H518 if Conj

אַ֔יִן ʼayin H369 nothing Part

וְ/הִ֨תְחַזַּקְתֶּ֔ם châzaq H2388 to strengthen Conj | V-Hithpael-2mp

וּ/לְקַחְתֶּ֖ם lâqach H3947 to take Conj | V-Qal-2mp

מִ/פְּרִ֣י pᵉrîy H6529 fruit Prep | N-ms

הָ/אָ֑רֶץ ʼerets H776 land Art | N-cs

וְ/הַ֨/יָּמִ֔ים yôwm H3117 day Conj | Art | N-mp

יְמֵ֖י yôwm H3117 day N-mp

בִּכּוּרֵ֥י bikkûwr H1061 firstfruit N-cp

עֲנָבִֽים ʻênâb H6025 grape N-mp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 13:20

וּ/מָ֣ה mâh H4100 "what?" Conj | Part

This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.

Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may

Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.

הָ֠/אָרֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" Art | N-cs

The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.

Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan

Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.

הַ/שְּׁמֵנָ֨ה shâmên H8082 "rich" Part | Adj

This Hebrew word describes something or someone as rich or fat, implying a sense of abundance or prosperity. It can also describe food that is rich or plentiful, or people who are strong and healthy. In the Bible, it is used to describe fertile land and abundant resources.

Definition: 1) fat, rich, robust 1a) fat, rich (of food) 1b) stout, robust (of men)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: fat, lusty, plenteous. See also: Genesis 49:20; Nehemiah 9:35; Isaiah 30:23.

הִ֜וא hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Pron

This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.

Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)

Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.

אִם ʼim H518 "if" Conj

This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.

Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather

Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.

רָזָ֗ה râzeh H7330 "lean" Adj

This Hebrew word means lean or thin, describing something or someone that is not fat or plump. It is translated as lean in the KJV. The word is used to describe a lack of abundance or excess.

Definition: lean

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: lean. See also: Numbers 13:20; Ezekiel 34:20.

הֲ/יֵֽשׁ yêsh H3426 "there" Part | Part

This Hebrew word means 'there is' or 'there are', used to show existence or being. It appears in various forms, like 'to be' or 'to have'. In the Bible, it's used in Genesis and Psalms to describe God's presence.

Definition: 1) being, existence, substance, there is or are 1a) substance 1b) existence 1c) there is or are Aramaic equivalent: i.tay (אִיתַי "there is" H0383)

Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: (there) are, (he, it, shall, there, there may, there shall, there should) be, thou do, had, hast, (which) hath, (I, shalt, that) have, (he, it, there) is, substance, it (there) was, (there) were, ye will, thou wilt, wouldest. See also: Genesis 18:24; Nehemiah 5:2; Psalms 7:4.

בָּ֥/הּ "" Prep | Suff

עֵץ֙ ʻêts H6086 "tree" N-ms

This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.

Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.

אִם ʼim H518 "if" Conj

אַ֔יִן ʼayin H369 "nothing" Part

This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.

Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of

Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.

וְ/הִ֨תְחַזַּקְתֶּ֔ם châzaq H2388 "to strengthen" Conj | V-Hithpael-2mp

To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with

Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.

וּ/לְקַחְתֶּ֖ם lâqach H3947 "to take" Conj | V-Qal-2mp

This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.

Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)

Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.

מִ/פְּרִ֣י pᵉrîy H6529 "fruit" Prep | N-ms

In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.

Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.

הָ/אָ֑רֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" Art | N-cs

Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.

וְ/הַ֨/יָּמִ֔ים yôwm H3117 "day" Conj | Art | N-mp

The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.

יְמֵ֖י yôwm H3117 "day" N-mp

בִּכּוּרֵ֥י bikkûwr H1061 "firstfruit" N-cp

This Hebrew word refers to the first fruits of a harvest, offered to God as a sign of gratitude and worship. It's an important concept in biblical festivals like Pentecost, celebrating the new crop. The KJV translates it as 'first fruit' or 'hasty fruit'.

Definition: 1) first-fruits 1a) the first of the crops and fruit that ripened, was gathered, and offered to God according to the ritual of Pentecost 1b) the bread made of the new grain offered at Pentecost 1c) the day of the first-fruits (Pentecost)

Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: first fruit (-ripe (figuratively)), hasty fruit. See also: Exodus 23:16; Numbers 18:13; Isaiah 28:4.

עֲנָבִֽים ʻênâb H6025 "grape" N-mp

Enab refers to a grape or grapes in the Bible, and is also related to wine. It is a common term in the Old Testament.

Definition: grape(s)

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: (ripe) grape, wine. See also: Genesis 40:10; Deuteronomy 32:14; Isaiah 5:2.

Study Notes — Numbers 13:20

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Numbers 13:20 Summary
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Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 13:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 13:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 13:20
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 13:20
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 13:20
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 13:20
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 13:20
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 13:20
Sermons on Numbers 13:20

Context — The Spies Explore Canaan

18See what the land is like and whether its people are strong or weak, few or many. 19Is the land where they live good or bad? Are the cities where they dwell open camps or fortifications?

20Is the soil fertile or unproductive? Are there trees in it or not? Be courageous and bring back some of the fruit of the land.” (It was the season for the first ripe grapes.)

21So they went up and spied out the land from the Wilderness of Zin as far as Rehob, toward Lebo-hamath. 22They 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.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Deuteronomy 31:23	Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.”
2	Deuteronomy 31:6–8	Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
3	Ezekiel 34:14	I will feed them in good pasture, and the lofty mountains of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in a good grazing land; they will feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel.
4	Nehemiah 9:35	For even while they were in their kingdom, with the abundant goodness that You had given them, and in the spacious and fertile land that You had set before them, they would not serve You or turn from their wicked ways.
5	Nehemiah 9:25	They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness.
6	Micah 7:1	Woe is me! For I am like one gathering summer fruit at the gleaning of the vineyard; there is no cluster to eat, no early fig that I crave.
7	1 Chronicles 22:11	Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would.
8	Deuteronomy 1:25	They took some of the fruit of the land in their hands, carried it down to us, and brought us word: “It is a good land that the LORD our God is giving us.”
9	Hebrews 13:6	So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
10	Joshua 2:22–23	So the spies went out into the hill country and stayed there three days, until their pursuers had returned without finding them, having searched all along the road. Then the two men started back, came down from the hill country, and crossed the river. So they came to Joshua son of Nun and reported all that had happened to them.

Numbers 13:20 Summary

In Numbers 13:20, Moses is giving instructions to the spies who are about to enter the Promised Land. He wants them to check if the land is fertile and if there are trees, and to bring back some of the fruit of the land as a testimony to its goodness. This verse reminds us that God wants us to trust in His promises and to be courageous, even when faced with uncertainty, just like the spies. As we read in Joshua 1:9, 'Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.'

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary goal of the spies' mission in Numbers 13:20?

The primary goal was to assess the land's fertility and the strength of its inhabitants, as seen in Numbers 13:18-20, and to bring back some of its fruit as a testimony to the land's goodness, similar to the blessings described in Deuteronomy 8:7-10.

Why did Moses instruct the spies to be courageous in Numbers 13:20?

Moses instructed the spies to be courageous because he knew that the task ahead of them would be challenging and possibly intimidating, as they would be entering unfamiliar territory, and he wanted to remind them of God's presence and promise, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Joshua 1:9.

What is the significance of the season for the first ripe grapes in Numbers 13:20?

The season for the first ripe grapes indicates that it was a time of abundance and harvest in the land, highlighting the land's fertility and goodness, which is a theme that is also seen in Leviticus 26:3-5 and Psalm 107:35-38.

How does Numbers 13:20 relate to the broader theme of faith and trust in God?

Numbers 13:20 relates to the broader theme of faith and trust in God because it shows that even in the face of uncertainty and challenge, God's people are called to be courageous and trust in His promises, as seen in Hebrews 11:1-2 and Romans 4:20-21.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I need to be courageous and trust in God's promises, just like the spies in Numbers 13:20?
How can I, like the spies, be a witness to the goodness and fertility of the spiritual land that God has given me, as described in Colossians 1:12-14?
What are some 'fruits' in my life that I can bring back to God as a testimony to His goodness and provision, similar to the first ripe grapes in Numbers 13:20?
In what ways can I, like Moses, encourage and empower others to be courageous and trust in God's presence and promise, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:38 and 3:28?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 13:20

And what the land [is], whether it be fat or lean,.... That is, what the soil of it is, whether it be rich and fertile, or whether it be poor and barren, which would be seen by the fruits it

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 13:20

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 13:20

Fat; rich and fertile. Be ye of good courage; doubt not but God will preserve you in this dangerous journey, and be not dismayed nor discouraged if you find the people numerous, potent, and well fortified.

Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 13:20

(20) Now the time . . . —The first grapes ripen in Palestine as early as August, or even July, although the vintage does not take place until September or October.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 13:20

Verse 20. The land - whether it be fat or lean] Whether the SOIL be rich or poor; which might be known by its being well wooded, and by the fruits it produced; and therefore they were desired to examine it as to the trees, &c., and to bring some of the fruits with them.

Cambridge Bible on Numbers 13:20

1–24. The spies are sent out, and search the land.

Barnes' Notes on Numbers 13:20

The time ... of the firstripe grapes - The first grapes ripen in Palestine in July and August: the vintage is gathered in September and October.

Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 13:20

20. Wood — Hebrew, trees. Either fruit trees or other trees for making military engines, for houses, or for fuel. Be ye of good courage — Literally, encourage yourselves.

Sermons on Numbers 13:20

	Sermon	Description
	Wasted Years by Don Courville	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the voice of unbelief, which is characterized as whiny, complaining, and grumbly. The congregation of Israel is portrayed as crybabies who re
	Desert Survival Series Pt 29- Moses the Servant of God by Don Courville	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the voice of unbelief, which is characterized as whiny, complaining, and grumbly. The congregation of Israel is portrayed as crybabies who re
	The Lord Giveth by E.V. Hill	In this sermon transcript, Dr. Evie Hill delivers a heartfelt message at his wife's funeral. He reflects on the 32 years they spent together and the love and support she gave him.
	Don't Be Dismayed, God Will Not Fail You by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joshua in the book of Joshua, chapter 8. The Lord speaks to Joshua and tells him not to fear or be discouraged, as He has given
	Call No Man Common or Unclean by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Peter in Acts 10, starting at verse 9. Peter goes up to pray and becomes hungry, but while waiting for food, he falls into a tr
	The Man Who Lived on Promises by Warren Wiersbe	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his son breaking his leg while being heroic at a low-budget camp. He emphasizes that explanations don't make us feel bette
	The Secret Door by Corrie Ten Boom	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a boy named Martin who had a life-changing encounter with a lady who saved his life and taught him how to invite Jesus int