Numbers 14:31

Verse

But I will bring your children, whom you said would become plunder, into the land you have rejected—and they will enjoy it.

American Standard Version (1901)

But your little ones, that ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have rejected.

Bible in Basic English

And your little ones, whom you said would come into strange hands, I will take in, and they will see the land which you would not have.

Free Bible Version

However, I will take your children—those you said would be taken away as plunder—into the country you rejected, and they will appreciate it.

King James (Authorized) Version

But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised.

One Unity Resource Bible

But your little ones, that you said should be captured or killed, them I will bring in, and they shall know the land which you have rejected.

Translation for Translators

You said that your children would be taken from you to become slaves, but I will take them into the land, and they will enjoy living in the land that you ◄rejected/said that you could not conquer►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But your little ones who you said would be victims, I will take them into the land. They will experience the land that you have rejected!

Noah Webster Bible

But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised.

World English Bible

But I will bring in your little ones that you said should be captured or killed, and they shall know the land which you have rejected.

Young's Literal Translation

'As to your infants — of whom ye have said, A spoil they are become — I have even brought them in, and they have known the land which ye have kicked against;

Context

God’s Forgiveness and Judgment

³⁰Surely none of you will enter the land in which I swore to settle you, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.³¹But I will bring your children, whom you said would become plunder, into the land you have rejected—and they will enjoy it.³²As for you, however, your bodies will fall in this wilderness.

Summary

In Numbers 14:31, God declares that the Israelites who doubted Him and refused to enter the Promised Land would not see the land He promised to their ancestors. This pronouncement serves as a consequence for their lack of faith and disobedience. It underscores the importance of trusting in God's promises and following His guidance wholeheartedly. The verse highlights the principle that faith and obedience are essential in experiencing the fullness of God's blessings and fulfilling His purposes. Ultimately, it serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of unbelief and rebellion against God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But as for you, your carcasses,.... Which way of speaking seems to be used to distinguish them from their children: they shall fall in this wilderness: which is repeated for the confirmation and certainty it, and an emphasis is laid on the words, this which are pronounced with an accent, to put them in mind of their wish, Num 14:2.

Numbers 14:31

God’s Forgiveness and Judgment

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Berean Standard Bible

But I will bring your children, whom you said would become plunder, into the land you have rejected—and they will enjoy it.

American Standard Version (1901)

But your little ones, that ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have rejected.

Bible in Basic English

And your little ones, whom you said would come into strange hands, I will take in, and they will see the land which you would not have.

Free Bible Version

However, I will take your children—those you said would be taken away as plunder—into the country you rejected, and they will appreciate it.

King James (Authorized) Version

But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised.

One Unity Resource Bible

But your little ones, that you said should be captured or killed, them I will bring in, and they shall know the land which you have rejected.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

But your little ones who you said would be victims, I will take them into the land. They will experience the land that you have rejected!

Noah Webster Bible

But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised.

World English Bible

But I will bring in your little ones that you said should be captured or killed, and they shall know the land which you have rejected.

Young's Literal Translation

'As to your infants — of whom ye have said, A spoil they are become — I have even brought them in, and they have known the land which ye have kicked against;