Numbers 14:23
Numbers 14:23 in Multiple Translations
not 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.
Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it:
surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that despised me see it:
They will not see the land about which I made an oath to their fathers; not one of these by whom I have not been honoured will see it.
not a single one of them is ever going to see the country I promised to give their forefathers. None of those who rejected me will see it.
Certainely they shall not see the lande, whereof I sware vnto their fathers: neither shall any that prouoke me, see it.
they see not the land which I have sworn to their fathers, yea, none of those despising Me see it;
surely they shall not see the land which I swore to their fathers, neither shall any of those who despised me see it.
Surely they shall not see the land which I swore to their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it:
Shall not see the land for which I aware to their fathers, neither shall any one of them that hath detracted me behold it.
Because of that, not one of them will see the land that I promised their ancestors that I would give to them. No one who rejected me will see that land.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 14:23
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Numbers 14:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אִם
יִרְאוּ֙
אֶת
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
נִשְׁבַּ֖עְתִּי
לַ/אֲבֹתָ֑/ם
וְ/כָל
מְנַאֲצַ֖/י
לֹ֥א
יִרְאֽוּ/הָ
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
יִרְאוּ֙
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
נִשְׁבַּ֖עְתִּי
shâbaʻ
H7650
to swear
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
לַ/אֲבֹתָ֑/ם
ʼâb
H1
father
Prep | N-mp | Suff
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
מְנַאֲצַ֖/י
nâʼats
H5006
to spurn
V-Piel | Suff
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִרְאֽוּ/הָ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 14:23
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.
יִרְאוּ֙
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
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.
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
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.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
נִשְׁבַּ֖עְתִּי
shâbaʻ
H7650
"to swear"
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to swear an oath, like making a promise or vow. In the Bible, it is used when someone is making a serious promise, often with God as a witness. The KJV translates it as adjure or take an oath.
Definition: 1) to swear, adjure 1a) (Qal) sworn (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to swear, take an oath 1b2) to swear (of Jehovah by Himself) 1b3) to curse 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to take an oath 1c2) to adjure
Usage: Occurs in 175 OT verses. KJV: adjure, charge (by an oath, with an oath), feed to the full (by mistake for H7646 (שָׂבַע)), take an oath, [idiom] straitly, (cause to, make to) swear. See also: Genesis 21:23; Judges 21:18; Psalms 15:4.
לַ/אֲבֹתָ֑/ם
ʼâb
H1
"father"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | 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.
מְנַאֲצַ֖/י
nâʼats
H5006
"to spurn"
V-Piel | Suff
To spurn or scorn means to show contempt or hatred, often used in the Bible to describe rejection of God or his people. This word appears in Proverbs and Psalms, warning against despising others. It can also mean to provoke or blaspheme.
Definition: 1) to spurn, contemn, despise, abhor 1a) (Qal) to spurn, contemn 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to spurn 1b2) to cause to contemn 1c) (Hiphil) to spurn 1d) (Hithpolel) to be contemned
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: abhor, (give occasion to) blaspheme, contemn, despise, flourish, [idiom] great, provoke. See also: Numbers 14:11; Proverbs 1:30; Psalms 10:3.
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִרְאֽוּ/הָ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
Study Notes — Numbers 14:23
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Context — God’s Forgiveness and Judgment
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.
24But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and has followed Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he has entered, and his descendants will inherit it. 25Now since the Amalekites and Canaanites are living in the valleys, turn back tomorrow and head for the wilderness along the route to the Red Sea. ”Cross References
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| 1 | Numbers 32:11 | ‘Because they did not follow Me wholeheartedly, not one of the men twenty years of age or older who came out of Egypt will see the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob— |
| 2 | Numbers 26:64 | Among all these, however, there was not one who had been numbered by Moses and Aaron the priest when they counted the Israelites in the Wilderness of Sinai. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 20:15 | Moreover, with an uplifted hand I swore to them in the wilderness that I would not bring them into the land that I had given them—a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands— |
| 4 | Hebrews 3:17–18 | And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 1:35–45 | “Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.” The LORD was also angry with me on your account, and He said, “Not even you shall enter the land. Joshua son of Nun, who stands before you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit the land. And the little ones you said would become captives—your children who on that day did not know good from evil—will enter the land that I will give them, and they will possess it. But you are to turn back and head for the wilderness along the route to the Red Sea. ” “We have sinned against the LORD,” you replied. “We will go up and fight, as the LORD our God has commanded us.” Then each of you put on his weapons of war, thinking it easy to go up into the hill country. But the LORD said to me, “Tell them not to go up and fight, for I am not with you to keep you from defeat by your enemies.” So I spoke to you, but you would not listen. You rebelled against the command of the LORD and presumptuously went up into the hill country. Then the Amorites who lived in the hills came out against you and chased you like a swarm of bees. They routed you from Seir all the way to Hormah. And you returned and wept before the LORD, but He would not listen to your voice or give ear to you. |
| 6 | Psalms 95:11 | So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.” |
| 7 | Psalms 106:26 | So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness, |
| 8 | Nehemiah 9:23 | You multiplied their descendants like the stars of heaven and brought them to the land You had told their fathers to enter and possess. |
| 9 | Hebrews 4:3 | Now we who have believed enter that rest. As for the others, it is just as God has said: “So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” And yet His works have been finished since the foundation of the world. |
Numbers 14:23 Summary
[This verse means that God is serious about obedience and faith, and those who disobey or disregard Him will face consequences, as seen in Numbers 14:23. Just like the Israelites, we must trust and obey God to receive His promises and blessings, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalm 37:3-7. By following God wholeheartedly, like Caleb, we can experience His goodness and faithfulness in our lives, as promised in Psalm 23:1-6 and Matthew 6:33.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to treat God with contempt, as mentioned in Numbers 14:23?
Treating God with contempt means to disregard or disrespect His commands and promises, as seen in the Israelites' repeated disobedience despite witnessing God's glory and signs in Exodus 14:31 and Numbers 14:22.
Why did God swear to give the land to the fathers of the Israelites?
God promised the land to the Israelites as part of His covenant with Abraham, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and reiterated in Genesis 15:18-21, to establish a holy nation and fulfill His plan of salvation.
Is this verse saying that God is being unfair or harsh?
No, God is a just and righteous Judge, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, and His judgment is based on the Israelites' own actions and disobedience, as warned in Leviticus 26:14-39 and Deuteronomy 28:15-68.
How does this verse relate to the concept of faith and obedience?
This verse highlights the importance of faith and obedience, as seen in Hebrews 3:18-19 and Hebrews 4:2, where the Israelites' lack of faith and disobedience resulted in their exclusion from the Promised Land, while those who trusted and obeyed God, like Caleb, were rewarded with inheritance.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be treating God with contempt in my own life, and how can I repent and turn back to Him?
- How can I develop a deeper trust in God's promises, like the Israelites were supposed to, and what role does obedience play in my relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I, like Caleb, follow God wholeheartedly and demonstrate a different spirit in my own walk with Him?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be disobeying God or disregarding His commands, and how can I surrender these to Him today?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 14:23
Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers,.... Not possess and enjoy the land of Canaan, which the Lord by an oath had promised their fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 14:23
Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 14:23
11–24. Jehovah threatened to destroy Israel; Moses by his intercession obtained their pardon, but the present generation, with the exception of Caleb, were not allowed to enter Canaan.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 14:23
21-23. All the earth shall be filled — In the version of King James these verses are incorrectly translated and punctuated.
Sermons on Numbers 14:23
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Wholly Following the Lord by David Guzik | The video discusses the concept of full surrender to God and the blessings that come with it. It emphasizes the importance of wholly following the Lord and the great blessing and c |
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The Death of Moses by David Ravenhill | David Ravenhill discusses the significance of Moses' death and the transition to Joshua's leadership, emphasizing that God often raises new leaders during times of change. He refle |
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Believe in the Light Lest Darkness Come Upon You by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the supernatural power of God. He highlights the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and the 4, |
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Enter Into His Rest by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by leading the congregation in praise and worship, emphasizing the importance of praising and magnifying the name of Jesus. He encourages the be |
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Do I Believe (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking in the light and not focusing on one's weaknesses and abilities. He refers to the story of the 10 spies who gave a |
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(Hebrews) ch.3:7-4:11 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not hardening our hearts when we hear God's voice. He refers to the example of the Israelites who rebelled against God and |
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(Gaining God's Approval) 2. Well-Pleasing to the Father by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the contrast between the Israelites, with whom God was not well-pleased despite witnessing miracles, and Jesus, who was approved by the Father due to His fait |