Numbers 14:39
Numbers 14:39 in Multiple Translations
And when Moses relayed these words to all the Israelites, the people mourned bitterly.
And Moses told these sayings unto all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.
And Moses told these words unto all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.
And when Moses put these words before the children of Israel, the people were full of grief.
When Moses told the Israelites what the Lord had said they were very, very sad.
Then Moses tolde these sayings vnto all the children of Israel, and the people sorowed greatly.
And Moses speaketh these words unto all the sons of Israel, and the people mourn exceedingly,
Moses told these words to all the children of Israel, and the people mourned greatly.
And Moses told these sayings to all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.
And Moses spoke all these words to all the children of Israel, and the people mourned exceedingly.
When Moses/I reported to the Israeli people what Yahweh had said, many of them were very sad.
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Numbers 14:39 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְדַבֵּ֤ר
מֹשֶׁה֙
אֶת
הַ/דְּבָרִ֣ים
הָ/אֵ֔לֶּה
אֶֽל
כָּל
בְּנֵ֖י
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
וַ/יִּֽתְאַבְּל֥וּ
הָ/עָ֖ם
מְאֹֽד
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֤ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֹשֶׁה֙
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/דְּבָרִ֣ים
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Art | N-mp
הָ/אֵ֔לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Art | Pron
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
וַ/יִּֽתְאַבְּל֥וּ
ʼâbal
H56
to mourn
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 14:39
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֤ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
מֹשֶׁה֙
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
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.
הַ/דְּבָרִ֣ים
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Art | N-mp
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
הָ/אֵ֔לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
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.
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
וַ/יִּֽתְאַבְּל֥וּ
ʼâbal
H56
"to mourn"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
To mourn or lament, as seen in human and inanimate objects, like gates or land, and used in various forms in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to mourn, lament 1a) (Qal) to mourn, lament 1a1) of humans 1a2) of inanimate objects (fig.) 1a2a) of gates 1a2b) of land 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to mourn, cause to mourn (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to mourn 1c2) play the mourner
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: lament, mourn. See also: Genesis 37:34; Isaiah 33:9; Isaiah 3:26.
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
Study Notes — Numbers 14:39
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- Numbers 14:39 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 14:39
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 14:39
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 14:39
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 14:39
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 14:39
- Sermons on Numbers 14:39
Context — The Plague on the Ten Spies
37those men who had brought out the bad report about the land—were struck down by a plague before the LORD.
38Of those men who had gone to spy out the land, only Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh remained alive.
39And when Moses relayed these words to all the Israelites, the people mourned bitterly.
40Early the next morning they got up and went up toward the ridge of the hill country. “We have indeed sinned,” they said, “but we will go to the place the LORD has promised.” 41But Moses said, “Why are you transgressing the commandment of the LORD? This will not succeed!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 33:4 | When the people heard these bad tidings, they went into mourning, and no one put on any of his jewelry. |
| 2 | Matthew 8:12 | But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” |
| 3 | Hebrews 12:17 | For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears. |
| 4 | Proverbs 19:3 | A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD. |
| 5 | Isaiah 26:16 | O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer. |
Numbers 14:39 Summary
[The Israelites were very sad when they heard the news from Moses because they realized they had disobeyed God and now faced the consequences. This shows us that our choices have real consequences, and we must trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. The Israelites' response also teaches us about the importance of true repentance and waiting on God's timing, rather than trying to fix things on our own. By trusting in God's promises and waiting on His timing, we can experience His peace and guidance, as seen in Isaiah 26:3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Israelites mourn bitterly when Moses relayed the words to them?
The Israelites mourned bitterly because they realized the consequences of their unbelief and disobedience, as seen in Numbers 14:37, where the men who brought out the bad report were struck down by a plague before the Lord.
What was the significance of Moses relaying these words to all the Israelites?
Moses relaying these words to all the Israelites emphasized the gravity of their situation and the importance of trusting in God's promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:3, where Moses reminded the Israelites of God's instructions and promises.
How does this verse relate to the concept of repentance in the Bible?
This verse shows that the Israelites acknowledged their sin, but their repentance was incomplete, as they still tried to go to the promised land in their own strength, rather than waiting on God's timing, as seen in Numbers 14:40-41 and contrasted with true repentance in 1 John 1:9.
What can we learn from the Israelites' response in this verse?
We can learn that true repentance involves not just acknowledging our sin, but also trusting in God's sovereignty and waiting on His timing, as seen in Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31, which encourage us to wait on the Lord and trust in His goodness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have responded to God's correction or discipline in my own life, and what can I learn from the Israelites' example?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty and timing, especially when faced with challenges or uncertainty?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of waiting on God's timing, rather than trying to take matters into my own hands, in my daily life and decisions?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to acknowledge my sin and repent, and how can I take steps towards true repentance and faith in God's promises?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 14:39
And Moses told these sayings unto all the children of Israel,.... That all that had murmured, who were of twenty years old and upwards, should die in the wilderness, and never see nor enter into the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 14:39
And Moses told these sayings unto all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 14:39
Numbers 14:39 And Moses told these sayings unto all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.Ver. 39. Mourned greatly.] God gave them somewhat to cry for.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 14:39
(39) And the people mourned greatly.—It appears from what follows that the sorrow which the Israelites felt was sorrow for the punishment which their sin had entailed, not godly sorrow for the sin itself.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 14:39
39. Moses told these words] i.e. those contained in Numbers 14:27-35. 39b–45. Having heard their sentence (in Numbers 14:21-25), the people made an attempt to gain Jehovah’s favour by marching up to the hills in the Negeb, disregarding Moses’ warning that Jehovah would not help them. They received a severe defeat from the Amalekites and Canaanites.
Sermons on Numbers 14:39
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The Horizon of Christ - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the greatness of Jesus Christ and the purpose of God's plan for humanity. The goal is for believers to have a fresh understanding of Christ's |
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Pressures, Tests and Challenges - Part 2 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince Ministries emphasizes the importance of being fully committed to God and not being lukewarm or complacent in faith. It delves into the parables of the u |
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The Darkness of Golgotha by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan explores the profound significance of the three hours of darkness at Golgotha, emphasizing that this period was not merely incidental but central to the crucifix |
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Hell by Thomas Boston | Thomas Boston preaches about the eternal state of the damned in hell, emphasizing the everlasting misery and torment prepared for those who are cursed and sentenced to separation f |
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A Roman Soldier's Faith Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10 by David Servant | David Servant preaches about the remarkable faith of the Roman centurion, a non-Jewish man who displayed humility, love for the Jewish people, and a deep reverence for Jesus. Despi |
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No Holiness - No Heaven by John Greer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the seriousness of the business of preaching the word of God. He prays for the congregation to be convicted of their sinfulness and to seek |
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The Danger of Addictions by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the creation of man in Genesis, highlighting the unique aspects of humanity compared to animals, emphasizing the internal struggle between the spirit and th |