Numbers 14:21
Numbers 14:21 in Multiple Translations
“Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD,
But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.
but in very deed, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of Jehovah;
But truly, as I am living, and as all the earth will be full of the glory of the Lord;
“But even so, as I live and as the whole earth is filled with the Lord's glory,
Notwithstanding, as I liue, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.
and yet, I live — and it is filled — the whole earth — [with] the honour of Jehovah;
but in very deed—as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the LORD’s glory—
But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.
As I live: and the whole earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.
But, just as certainly as I live and that people all over the world can see my ◄glory/glorious power►, I solemnly declare this:
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 14:21
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Numbers 14:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אוּלָ֖ם
חַי
אָ֑נִי
וְ/יִמָּלֵ֥א
כְבוֹד
יְהוָ֖ה
אֶת
כָּל
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
וְ/אוּלָ֖ם
ʼûwlâm
H199
but
Conj | Adv
חַי
chay
H2416
alive
Adj
אָ֑נִי
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
וְ/יִמָּלֵ֥א
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
Conj | V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
כְבוֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 14:21
וְ/אוּלָ֖ם
ʼûwlâm
H199
"but"
Conj | Adv
This word is used to show contrast, like 'but' or 'however', and is often used to emphasize a point, as seen in its various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) but, but indeed (a strong adversative) 2) however, nevertheless
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: as for, but, howbeit, in very deed, surely, truly, wherefore. See also: Genesis 28:19; Job 2:5; Micah 3:8.
חַי
chay
H2416
"alive"
Adj
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
אָ֑נִי
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
וְ/יִמָּלֵ֥א
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
Conj | V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
כְבוֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
יְהוָ֖ה
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.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
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.
Study Notes — Numbers 14:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 14:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 14:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 14:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 14:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 14:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 14:21
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 14:21
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 14:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 14:21
- Sermons on Numbers 14:21
Context — God’s Forgiveness and Judgment
19Pardon, I pray, the iniquity of this people, in keeping with the greatness of Your loving devotion, just as You have forgiven them ever since they left Egypt.”
20“I have pardoned them as you requested,” the LORD replied.
21“Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD,
22not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness—yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times— 23not one will ever see the land that I swore to give their fathers. None of those who have treated Me with contempt will see it.Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 72:19 | And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. |
| 2 | Habakkuk 2:14 | For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. |
| 3 | Isaiah 6:3 | And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 32:40 | For I lift up My hand to heaven and declare: As surely as I live forever, |
| 5 | Isaiah 49:18 | Lift up your eyes and look around. They all gather together; they come to you. As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “you will wear them all as jewelry and put them on like a bride. |
| 6 | Matthew 6:10 | Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 33:11 | Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’ |
| 8 | Ezekiel 5:11 | Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you. |
| 9 | Zephaniah 2:9 | Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah— a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” |
| 10 | Ezekiel 18:3 | As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, you will no longer quote this proverb in Israel. |
Numbers 14:21 Summary
[This verse is saying that God is promising something, and He's using His own life as a guarantee that it's true, which is a powerful statement of His faithfulness and trustworthiness, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, which says that God is a faithful God who keeps His covenant. The whole earth is filled with God's glory, which means that His presence and majesty are everywhere, and we can see hints of this in the beauty and wonder of creation, as described in Psalms 19:1-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the whole earth is filled with the glory of the Lord?
This phrase emphasizes God's omnipresence and majesty, as seen in Psalms 72:19, where it says that the whole earth will be filled with His glory, and in Isaiah 6:3, which describes the Lord's glory filling the temple.
Is God's glory only visible in certain places or circumstances?
No, according to Numbers 14:21, the whole earth is filled with the glory of the Lord, indicating that His presence and majesty are everywhere, as also stated in Psalms 139:7-10, which says that there is no place where God's presence does not reach.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse highlights God's faithfulness and truthfulness, as He says 'as surely as I live', emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature, as seen in Malachi 3:6, where God says 'I am the Lord, I do not change'.
What is the significance of God saying 'as surely as I live' in this verse?
When God says 'as surely as I live', He is invoking His own eternal existence as a guarantee of the truth of what He is saying, similar to Deuteronomy 32:40, where God swears by His own life, emphasizing the certainty and reliability of His words.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that the whole earth is filled with God's glory, and how can you cultivate a sense of awe and reverence for His presence in your daily life?
- How does the fact that God's glory is everywhere affect your perception of your surroundings and your relationships with others?
- In what ways can you seek to acknowledge and honor God's glory in your life, and what are some practical steps you can take to deepen your awareness of His presence?
- How does the certainty of God's promises, as expressed in this verse, encourage and comfort you in times of uncertainty or doubt?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 14:21
But [as truly as] I live,.... Which is the form of an oath, as the Targum; the Lord swears by his life, or by himself, because he could swear by no greater: all the earth shall be filled with the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 14:21
But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD. All the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 14:21
i.e. With the report of the glorious and righteous acts of God in punishing this rebellious people in manner following. That this is the true sense, appears both from the particle of opposition, and the solemn introduction of them. But truly as I live, and from the following verses, because all these men, &c, which come in without any note of opposition, and have a manifest relation to and connexion with this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 14:21
Numbers 14:21 But [as] truly [as] I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.Ver. 21. But as truly as I live.] This is an oath, as appears by comparing herewith Psalms 95:11. To blame therefore are they that use it so often. All the earth shall be filled.] I will make me a great name abroad; and even of those maidservants, the heathens, which thou hast spoken of, shall I be had in honour, as he said in another case.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 14:21
Verse 21. All the earth shall be filled, c.] כל הארץ kol haarets, all THIS land, i. e., the land of Canaan which was only fulfilled to the letter when the preaching of Christ and his apostles was heard through all the cities and villages of Judea. It does not appear that the whole of the terraqueous globe is meant by this expression in any of the places where it occurs connected with this promise of the diffusion of the Divine light. See Psalms 72:19; Isaiah 40:5; Habakkuk 2:14.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 14:21
21. and as all the earth &c.] A second oath to strengthen the following statement. Psalms 72:19 perhaps contains a direct reference to the words.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 14:21
Render: But as truly as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord; Numbers 14:22 all those men, etc.; Numbers 14:23 shall not see, etc.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 14:21
21-23. All the earth shall be filled — In the version of King James these verses are incorrectly translated and punctuated.
Sermons on Numbers 14:21
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Glory - Part 2 by Arthur Blessitt | Arthur Blessitt preaches on the glorious nature of God, emphasizing that His glory will fill the earth as promised in Numbers 14:21 and Habakkuk 2:14. The sermon delves into the va |
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Wicked Men Useful in Their Destruction Only by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches on the importance of bringing forth fruit to God, using the analogy of a vine tree to illustrate how unfruitful individuals are like barren trees that are |
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The Lord's Return by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the imminent return of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the certainty of His second coming as promised in the Bible. Believers are encouraged to eagerly anticipat |
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Powerful Testimony by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker shares his joy in preaching the word of God and bringing comfort to Christians. He expresses his desire to reach out to the communists and asks God for |
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The Reality of the Love of Jesus Christ by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of preaching in Russia, where he was given the opportunity to bring greetings from America and Holland. He emphasizes the i |
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Testimony by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of visiting Russia and speaking to Christians there. He emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel and the joy of spea |
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Habakkuk by David Pawson | In this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to broaden their perspective beyond their own country and see what God is doing globally. He shares a personal testimony of taki |