Numbers 21:15
Numbers 21:15 in Multiple Translations
even the slopes of the wadis that extend to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab.”
And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab.
And the slope of the valleys That inclineth toward the dwelling of Ar, And leaneth upon the border of Moab.
The slope of the valleys going down to the tents of Ar and touching the edge of Moab.
the canyon slopes that reach the village of Ar that lies on the border with Moab.”
And at the streame of the riuers that goeth downe to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth vpon the border of Moab.
And the spring of the brooks, Which turned aside to the dwelling of Ar, And hath leaned to the border of Moab.'
the slope of the valleys that incline toward the dwelling of Ar, leans on the border of Moab.”
And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab.
The rocks of the torrents were bowed down that they might rest in Ar, and lie down in the borders of the Moabites.
and the ravines there, which extend as far as Ar village on the border of Moab.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 21:15
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Numbers 21:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶ֨שֶׁד֙
הַ/נְּחָלִ֔ים
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
נָטָ֖ה
לְ/שֶׁ֣בֶת
עָ֑ר
וְ/נִשְׁעַ֖ן
לִ/גְב֥וּל
מוֹאָֽב
וְ/אֶ֨שֶׁד֙
ʼeshed
H793
slope
Conj | N-ms
הַ/נְּחָלִ֔ים
nachal
H5158
Brook
Art | N-mp
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
נָטָ֖ה
nâṭâh
H5186
to stretch
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לְ/שֶׁ֣בֶת
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
עָ֑ר
ʻÂr
H6144
Ar
N-proper
וְ/נִשְׁעַ֖ן
shâʻan
H8172
to lean
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
לִ/גְב֥וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
Prep | N-ms
מוֹאָֽב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 21:15
וְ/אֶ֨שֶׁד֙
ʼeshed
H793
"slope"
Conj | N-ms
This word means a slope or stream, referring to a low-lying area or the bottom of something. It is used to describe a geographical feature.
Definition: bottom, slope, foundation, lower part
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: stream. See also: Numbers 21:15.
הַ/נְּחָלִ֔ים
nachal
H5158
"Brook"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for a brook or stream, often referring to a small river or valley, is used in the Bible to describe natural landscapes, such as the Brook Kidron in 2 Samuel 15:23. It can also refer to a narrow valley or a shaft of a mine, emphasizing the idea of a flowing body of water.
Definition: palm-tree Another name of shi.chor (שִׁיחוֹר "Shihor" H7883G)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: brook, flood, river, stream, valley. See also: Genesis 26:17; 1 Kings 18:5; Psalms 18:5.
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.
נָטָ֖ה
nâṭâh
H5186
"to stretch"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To stretch or spread out, often used to describe physical movement, but also moral deflection, as seen in the story of Israel's decline in the book of Judges.
Definition: 1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Usage: Occurs in 207 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield. See also: Genesis 12:8; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 17:6.
לְ/שֶׁ֣בֶת
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
עָ֑ר
ʻÂr
H6144
"Ar"
N-proper
Ar is a city in Moab, located south of the Arnon river, and may have been the capital. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Moab. The city is referenced in the context of the Israelites' interactions with Moab.
Definition: § Ar = "a city" a city of Moab located south of the Arnon river; perhaps the capital
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ar. See also: Numbers 21:15; Deuteronomy 2:18; Isaiah 15:1.
וְ/נִשְׁעַ֖ן
shâʻan
H8172
"to lean"
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
To lean means to support oneself or trust in something, like God. In Psalm 37:7, it means to rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him. This concept is central to the biblical idea of trust and faith.
Definition: 1) to lean on, trust in, support 1a) (Niphal) to lean, lean upon, support oneself 1a1) of trust in God (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: lean, lie, rely, rest (on, self), stay. See also: Genesis 18:4; 2 Chronicles 16:8; Proverbs 3:5.
לִ/גְב֥וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
מוֹאָֽב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
Study Notes — Numbers 21:15
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- Numbers 21:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 21:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 21:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 21:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 21:15
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 21:15
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 21:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 21:15
- Sermons on Numbers 21:15
Context — The Journey to Moab
13From there they moved on and camped on the other side of the Arnon, in the wilderness that extends into the Amorite territory. Now the Arnon is the border between the Moabites and the Amorites.
14Therefore it is stated in the Book of the Wars of the LORD: “Waheb in Suphah and the wadis of the Arnon,
15even the slopes of the wadis that extend to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab.”
16From there they went on to Beer, the well where the LORD said to Moses, “Gather the people so that I may give them water.” 17Then Israel sang this song: “Spring up, O well, all of you sing to it!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 21:28 | For a fire went out from Heshbon, a blaze from the city of Sihon. It consumed Ar of Moab, the rulers of Arnon’s heights. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 2:18 | “Today you are going to cross the border of Moab at Ar. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 2:9 | Then the LORD said to me, “Do not harass the Moabites or provoke them to war, for I will not give you any of their land, because I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as their possession.” |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 2:29 | just as the descendants of Esau who live in Seir and the Moabites who live in Ar did for us, until we cross the Jordan into the land that the LORD our God is giving us.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 15:1 | This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! |
Numbers 21:15 Summary
This verse describes the location of the Israelites as they journey through the wilderness, highlighting the slopes of the wadis that extend to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab. In simple terms, it's talking about the geography of the area, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 2:9. The Israelites are on a journey, and God is guiding them through the wilderness, just as He guides us today (Psalm 32:8). As we reflect on this verse, we can trust that God will provide for us and guide us, even in uncertain times, just as He did for the Israelites (Exodus 13:21-22).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the slopes of the wadis in Numbers 21:15?
The slopes of the wadis represent the border areas of Moab, highlighting the geographical boundaries of the region, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 2:9 and Deuteronomy 2:18.
What is the relationship between the wadis and the site of Ar?
The wadis extend to the site of Ar, indicating a connection between the physical landscape and the location of Ar, which is also mentioned in Numbers 21:28 as a Moabite city.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of the Israelites' journey?
This verse is part of the narrative of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, as described in Exodus 13:18 and Numbers 33:1-49, where they encounter various geographical features and territories.
What can we learn about God's care for the Israelites from this verse?
This verse shows God's provision and guidance for the Israelites as they travel through the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 13:21-22 and Numbers 20:1-13, where God provides for their needs and protects them from harm.
Reflection Questions
- How can I trust God's guidance in my own life, even when the path ahead seems uncertain, just as the Israelites trusted Him in the wilderness?
- What are some 'wadis' or challenges in my life that I need to trust God to help me navigate?
- How can I apply the concept of geographical boundaries to my own spiritual journey, recognizing the areas where God is working in my life?
- In what ways can I sing a song of praise, like the Israelites in Numbers 21:17, when I experience God's provision and care in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 21:15
And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar,.... All that part of the country which lay upon the stream, as far as the city of Ar, the metropolis of Moab, called Ar of Moab,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 21:15
And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 21:15
Ar; a chief city in Moab, as appears from , of which .
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 21:15
(14, 15) The book of the wars of the Lord.—Nothing is known about this book. The last days of Moses, as Baumgarten has observed, may have been a suitable time for the commencement of such a work. The history of the journey from Kadesh to the Arboth Moab was not written by Moses until after the defeat of the two kings of the Amorites, and the subjugation of the land on the east of the Jordan. What he did in the Red Sea . . . —The original is very obscure. It is probable that some such verb as They conquered (or, subdued) is understood, and that the words may be rendered Vaheb in Suphah and the valleys (by) Arnon, and the bed (or, ravine) of the valleys which inclines towards the dwelling of Ar, and leans upon the border of Moab. Vaheb was probably the name of a town, and Suphah the district in which that town was situated, so called from its reeds and rushes. Some, however, think that Suphah here denotes a storm or hurricane, as in other places. Ar is supposed to be the same as Areopolis.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 21:15
15. the slope] Probably something steeper, such as a cliff, is intended. The sing. is not found elsewhere; the plural always in the expression ‘the slopes of the Pisgah’ (Deuteronomy 3:17; Deuteronomy 4:49, Joshua 12:3; Joshua 13:20) except in Joshua 10:40. the dwelling of Ar] A poetical expression for the site of Ar, the city being personified. ‘Ar means ‘city’ (LXX. Ἤ ?ñ represents ‘Ir, the ordinary Heb. form of the word); in Numbers 21:28 it is ‘Ar of Moab,’ equivalent to the ‘city of Moab’ (Numbers 22:36); cf. Isaiah 15:1. The site of Ar is unknown, but its locality is indicated in Numbers 22:36 (see note there). leaneth upon] A poetical parallel to the preceding ‘inclineth towards.’
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 21:15
To the dwelling of Ar - Ar (compare Numbers 21:28; Isaiah 15:1) was on the bank of the Arnon, lower down the stream than where the Israelites crossed.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 21:15
15. Ar is identified by Dr. Robinson with the modern Rabbah. But Ritter, Hengstenberg, Keil, Kurtz, Dietrich, and Raumer in his later view, all agree that it was situated near Aroer, on the Arnon. Dr. Ridgaway sustains Dr.
Sermons on Numbers 21:15
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 15:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the importance of standing up for righteousness in a fallen world. He emphasizes the need for young adults to resist the immorality of |
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Isaiah and the Nations by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of understanding Isaiah's prophecies in the context of the surrounding nations that influenced Israel's history. He explains how Judah and |
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Isaiah Chapter 5 Isaiah and the Nations by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of understanding the geopolitical context of Isaiah's prophecies, particularly the neighboring nations that influenced Israel and Judah. He |