Numbers 14:42

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Do not go up, lest you be struck down by your enemies, because the LORD is not among you.

American Standard Version (1901)

Go not up, for Jehovah is not among you; that ye be not smitten down before your enemies.

Bible in Basic English

Go not up, for the Lord is not with you, and you will be overcome by those who are fighting against you.

Free Bible Version

Don't try and go, otherwise you will be killed by your enemies, because the Lord isn't with you.

King James (Authorized) Version

Go not up, for the LORD is not among you; that ye be not smitten before your enemies.

One Unity Resource Bible

Don’t go up, for Adonai is not among you; that you not be struck down before your enemies.

Translation for Translators

Do not try to enter the land now! If you try, your enemies will defeat you, because Yahweh will not ◄be with/help► you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Do not go, because Yahweh is not with you to prevent you from being defeated by your enemies.

Noah Webster Bible

Go not up, for the LORD is not among you; that ye be not smitten before your enemies.

World English Bible

Don’t go up, for Yahweh isn’t among you; that way you won’t be struck down before your enemies.

Young's Literal Translation

go not up, for Jehovah is not in your midst, and ye are not smitten before your enemies;

Context

The Defeat at Hormah

⁴¹But Moses said, “Why are you transgressing the commandment of the LORD? This will not succeed!⁴²Do not go up, lest you be struck down by your enemies, because the LORD is not among you.⁴³For there the Amalekites and Canaanites will face you, and you will fall by the sword. Because you have turned away from the LORD, He will not be with you.”

Summary

In Numbers 14:42, the Israelites faced the consequences of their disobedience and lack of faith in God's promise to give them the land of Canaan. Despite Moses' warning not to go up and fight, they presumptuously attempted to do so and suffered defeat. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of trusting in God's guidance and timing, as well as the consequences of acting independently of His will. It underscores the principle that obedience and faith are essential in fulfilling God's plans and receiving His blessings.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you,.... Having removed from the valley, Num 14:25; or else had detached a party to defend the pass on the top of the mountain, and where perhaps they designed to feign a retreat if they found it proper, and draw them into a combat in the valley: and ye shall fall by the sword: by the sword of the Amalekites and Canaanites: because ye are turned away from the Lord: from the word of the Lord, from hearkening to and obeying his command: therefore the Lord will not be with you; the consequence of which must be bad for them.

Numbers 14:42

The Defeat at Hormah

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Berean Standard Bible

Do not go up, lest you be struck down by your enemies, because the LORD is not among you.

American Standard Version (1901)

Go not up, for Jehovah is not among you; that ye be not smitten down before your enemies.

Bible in Basic English

Go not up, for the Lord is not with you, and you will be overcome by those who are fighting against you.

Free Bible Version

Don't try and go, otherwise you will be killed by your enemies, because the Lord isn't with you.

King James (Authorized) Version

Go not up, for the LORD is not among you; that ye be not smitten before your enemies.

One Unity Resource Bible

Don’t go up, for Adonai is not among you; that you not be struck down before your enemies.

Translation for Translators

Do not try to enter the land now! If you try, your enemies will defeat you, because Yahweh will not ◄be with/help► you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Do not go, because Yahweh is not with you to prevent you from being defeated by your enemies.

Noah Webster Bible

Go not up, for the LORD is not among you; that ye be not smitten before your enemies.

World English Bible

Don’t go up, for Yahweh isn’t among you; that way you won’t be struck down before your enemies.

Young's Literal Translation

go not up, for Jehovah is not in your midst, and ye are not smitten before your enemies;