Numbers 33:16
Numbers 33:16 in Multiple Translations
They set out from the Wilderness of Sinai and camped at Kibroth-hattaavah.
And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibroth-hattaavah.
And they journeyed from the wilderness of Sinai, and encamped in Kibroth-hattaavah.
And they went on from the waste land of Sinai and put up their tents in Kibroth-hattaavah.
They moved on from the Sinai Desert and set up camp at Kibroth-hattaavah.
And they remoued from the desert of Sinai, and pitched in Kibroth Hattaauah.
and they journey from the wilderness of Sinai, and encamp in Kibroth-Hattaavah.
They traveled from the wilderness of Sinai, and encamped in Kibroth Hattaavah.
And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and encamped at Kibroth-hattaavah.
But departing also from the desert of Sinai, they came to the graves of lust.
Then they/we left the Sinai Desert and went to Kibroth-Hattaavah and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:16
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Numbers 33:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/מִּדְבַּ֣ר
סִינָ֑י
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/קִבְרֹ֥ת
הַֽתַּאֲוָֽה
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/מִּדְבַּ֣ר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
סִינָ֑י
Çîynay
H5514
Sinai
N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/קִבְרֹ֥ת
Qibrôwth hat-Taʼă-vâh
H6914
Kibroth-hattaavah
Prep | N-proper
הַֽתַּאֲוָֽה
Qibrôwth hat-Taʼă-vâh
H6914
Kibroth-hattaavah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:16
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
מִ/מִּדְבַּ֣ר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Prep | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
סִינָ֑י
Çîynay
H5514
"Sinai"
N-proper
Sinai refers to a mountain where Moses received the Law from God, located at the southern end of the Sinai peninsula. It is also known as the mountain of Arabia. This site is significant in the Bible as a place of revelation and covenant.
Definition: § Sinai = "thorny" the mountain where Moses received the Law from Jehovah; located at the southern end of the Sinai peninsula between the horns of the Red Sea; exact
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: Sinai. See also: Exodus 16:1; Numbers 1:1; Psalms 68:9.
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
"to camp"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to set up camp or pitch a tent, like when the Israelites encamped in the wilderness. It can also mean to lay siege against a city.
Definition: 1) to decline, incline, encamp, bend down, lay siege against 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to decline 1a2) to encamp
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. See also: Genesis 26:17; Numbers 33:33; Psalms 27:3.
בְּ/קִבְרֹ֥ת
Qibrôwth hat-Taʼă-vâh
H6914
"Kibroth-hattaavah"
Prep | N-proper
Kibroth-hattaavah means graves of lust, a place in the desert where Israel camped. It is 3 campsites away from Sinai, near the Gulf of Akabah. This location is mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: § Kibroth-hattaavah = "graves of lust" a station of Israel in the wilderness 3 campsites away from Sinai near the gulf of Akabah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Kibroth-hattaavah. See also: Numbers 11:34; Numbers 33:16; Deuteronomy 9:22.
הַֽתַּאֲוָֽה
Qibrôwth hat-Taʼă-vâh
H6914
"Kibroth-hattaavah"
N-proper
Kibroth-hattaavah means graves of lust, a place in the desert where Israel camped. It is 3 campsites away from Sinai, near the Gulf of Akabah. This location is mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: § Kibroth-hattaavah = "graves of lust" a station of Israel in the wilderness 3 campsites away from Sinai near the gulf of Akabah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Kibroth-hattaavah. See also: Numbers 11:34; Numbers 33:16; Deuteronomy 9:22.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:16
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
14They set out from Alush and camped at Rephidim, where there was no water for the people to drink.
15They set out from Rephidim and camped in the Wilderness of Sinai.
16They set out from the Wilderness of Sinai and camped at Kibroth-hattaavah.
17They set out from Kibroth-hattaavah and camped at Hazeroth. 18They set out from Hazeroth and camped at Rithmah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 11:34 | So they called that place Kibroth-hattaavah, because there they buried the people who had craved other food. |
| 2 | Numbers 10:11–13 | On the twentieth day of the second month of the second year, the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle of the Testimony, and the Israelites set out from the Wilderness of Sinai, traveling from place to place until the cloud settled in the Wilderness of Paran. They set out this first time according to the LORD’s command through Moses. |
| 3 | Numbers 10:33 | So they set out on a three-day journey from the mountain of the LORD, with the ark of the covenant of the LORD traveling ahead of them for those three days to seek a resting place for them. |
| 4 | Numbers 11:4 | Meanwhile, the rabble among them had a strong craving for other food, and again the Israelites wept and said, “Who will feed us meat? |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 1:6 | The LORD our God said to us at Horeb: “You have stayed at this mountain long enough. |
Numbers 33:16 Summary
In Numbers 33:16, the Israelites are on a journey to the Promised Land, and they stop at a place called Kibroth-hattaavah. This verse reminds us that God is always with us, guiding and providing for us, even when we don't understand where we're going. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's plan and provision, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalm 23:4. By trusting in God, we can have peace and confidence, knowing that He is always with us, as promised in Hebrews 13:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Wilderness of Sinai in Numbers 33:16?
The Wilderness of Sinai is where the Israelites received the Law from God, as recorded in Exodus 19-24, and it serves as a reminder of God's covenant with His people, as seen in Exodus 34:27-28 and Deuteronomy 29:1.
Where is Kibroth-hattaavah and why is it important?
Kibroth-hattaavah is a place where the Israelites camped, and it is also the location where they craved meat and God provided quail, as recorded in Numbers 11:31-35, demonstrating God's provision and care for His people.
What can we learn from the Israelites' journey in Numbers 33:16?
The Israelites' journey teaches us about trusting in God's plan and provision, even when we do not understand the journey, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
How does Numbers 33:16 relate to the overall narrative of the Israelites' journey?
Numbers 33:16 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, as outlined in the book of Numbers, and it highlights God's faithfulness and guidance throughout their journey, as seen in Numbers 33:1-49 and Deuteronomy 1:1-3:29.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have had to trust in God's plan, even when I didn't understand the journey?
- How can I apply the lesson of trusting in God's provision, as seen in the Israelites' journey, to my own life?
- What are some ways that God has provided for me in the past, and how can I express gratitude for those blessings?
- How can I use the example of the Israelites' journey to encourage others to trust in God's plan and provision?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:16
And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibrothhattaavah.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:16
And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibroth-hatta'avah. Kibroth-hattaavah - the graves of lust .
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:16
STAT. XII. Verse 16. KIBROTH-HATTAAVAH.] No city, village, &c., but a place in the open desert, which had its name from the plague that fell upon the Israelites, through their murmuring against God, and their inordinate desire of flesh. See Clarke on Numbers 6:1 &c. But it appears that the Israelites had travelled three days' journey in order to reach this place, Numbers 10:33, and commentators suppose there must have been other stations which are not laid down here, probably because the places were not remarkable.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:16
16. Kibroth-hattaavah — Also called Taberah. Numbers 11:3; Numbers 11:34, notes.
Sermons on Numbers 33:16
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Numbers and Deuteronomy by Ron Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the experience of being served in a hotel and draws a parallel to the role of a priest serving the Lord. The speaker emphasizes that those w |
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The Humiliation of Manna by George Warnock | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jesus being led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. The preacher emphasizes that this event signifies God's anger to |
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The Reluctant God - Part 9 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher talks about Moses and his encounter with God. He emphasizes Moses' humility and how he was chosen by God despite his own feelings of inadequacy. The pr |
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(God-Centered Praying) 6. Our Physical Needs by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our physical needs in prayer, as demonstrated by the petition 'Give us this day our daily bread.' He explains that while God i |
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A Burden Under Badger Skins by Allan Halton | Allan Halton preaches on the importance of bearing one another's burdens, emphasizing the beautiful law of Christ where we carry each other's burdens, reflecting Christ's act of ca |
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Bitter Fruit of Disobedience by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on the story from Jeremiah 42, where a small remnant of people, despite promising to obey God's word, choose to go against His warning and head to Egypt for saf |
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Grumbling and Complaining - Part 2 by Keith Green | Keith Green addresses the dangers of grumbling and complaining among Christians, emphasizing that such attitudes reflect a lack of faith and trust in God. He draws parallels betwee |