Numbers 33:35
Numbers 33:35 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Abronah and camped at Ezion-geber.
And they departed from Ebronah, and encamped at Ezion-gaber.
And they journeyed from Abronah, and encamped in Ezion-geber.
And they went on from Abronah, and put up their tents in Ezion-geber.
They moved on from Abronah and set up camp at Ezion-geber.
And they departed from Ebronah, and lay in Ezion-gaber.
And they journey from Ebronah, and encamp in Ezion-Gaber;
They traveled from Abronah, and encamped in Ezion Geber.
And they departed from Ebronah, and encamped at Ezion-gaber.
And departing from Hebrona, they camped in Asiongaber.
Then they/we left Abronah and went to Ezion-Geber and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:35
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Numbers 33:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מֵֽ/עַבְרֹנָ֑ה
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/עֶצְי֥וֹן
גָּֽבֶר
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מֵֽ/עַבְרֹנָ֑ה
ʻEbrônâh
H5684
Abronah
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/עֶצְי֥וֹן
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
Ezion-geber
Prep | N-proper
גָּֽבֶר
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
Ezion-geber
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:35
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.
מֵֽ/עַבְרֹנָ֑ה
ʻEbrônâh
H5684
"Abronah"
Prep | N-proper
Ebronah was one of the stopping points of the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness, just before they reached Ezion-geber. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place of passage for the Israelites.
Definition: § Ebronah = "passage" one of the stations of the Israelites in the wilderness immediately preceding Ezion-geber
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ebronah. See also: Numbers 33:34; Numbers 33:35.
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/עֶצְי֥וֹן
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
"Ezion-geber"
Prep | N-proper
Ezion-geber was a place on the Red Sea where the Israelites stopped during their exodus, its name means 'backbone of a man'.
Definition: § Ezion-geber = "backbone of a man" the last station during the exodus of the Israelites before they came to the wilderness of Zin; located near Elath at the head of the Gulf of Akaba
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Ezion-geber. See also: Numbers 33:35; 1 Kings 9:26; 2 Chronicles 20:36.
גָּֽבֶר
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
"Ezion-geber"
N-proper
Ezion-geber was a place on the Red Sea where the Israelites stopped during their exodus, its name means 'backbone of a man'.
Definition: § Ezion-geber = "backbone of a man" the last station during the exodus of the Israelites before they came to the wilderness of Zin; located near Elath at the head of the Gulf of Akaba
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Ezion-geber. See also: Numbers 33:35; 1 Kings 9:26; 2 Chronicles 20:36.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:35
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- Numbers 33:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 33:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:35
- Sermons on Numbers 33:35
Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
33They set out from Hor-haggidgad and camped at Jotbathah.
34They set out from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah.
35They set out from Abronah and camped at Ezion-geber.
36They set out from Ezion-geber and camped at Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin. 37They set out from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, on the outskirts of the land of Edom.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 2:8 | So we passed by our brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. We turned away from the Arabah road, which comes up from Elath and Ezion-geber, and traveled along the road of the Wilderness of Moab. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 9:26 | King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 22:48 | Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 20:36 | They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish, and these were built in Ezion-geber. |
| 5 | Numbers 14:25 | Now since the Amalekites and Canaanites are living in the valleys, turn back tomorrow and head for the wilderness along the route to the Red Sea. ” |
Numbers 33:35 Summary
This verse, Numbers 33:35, tells us that the Israelites moved from one place to another, from Abronah to Ezion-geber, as they journeyed to the Promised Land. They were following God's guidance and provision, just as we are called to do in our own lives, as seen in Psalm 32:8 and Proverbs 3:5-6. The Israelites' journey reminds us to trust in God, even when the path ahead is uncertain, and to find rest and refreshment in His presence. By following God's guidance, we can navigate life's challenges with faith and confidence, just like the Israelites did on their journey to the Promised Land.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Israelites' journey from Abronah to Ezion-geber?
The journey from Abronah to Ezion-geber is a part of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, as they were being led by God to the Promised Land, a journey that lasted for 40 years, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 8:2 and Numbers 14:34.
Where is Ezion-geber located?
Ezion-geber is located near the Gulf of Aqaba, on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, and it is believed to be the last stop before the Israelites entered the Promised Land, as mentioned in Numbers 33:35 and 1 Kings 9:26.
Why did the Israelites camp at Ezion-geber?
The Israelites camped at Ezion-geber as a stopping point during their journey, following God's guidance and provision, just as they had done at previous stops, such as Jotbathah and Abronah, as seen in Numbers 33:33-35.
What can we learn from the Israelites' journey in Numbers 33:35?
We can learn about the importance of trusting in God's guidance and provision, even in the wilderness or uncertain times, as the Israelites did, and as encouraged in Psalm 23:4 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond to God's guidance in my own life, even when the journey is uncertain or difficult?
- What are some ways I can trust in God's provision, just as the Israelites did during their wilderness wanderings?
- How can I apply the lessons learned from the Israelites' journey to my own spiritual journey, and what steps can I take to deepen my trust in God?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, find rest and refreshment in God's presence, even in the midst of challenging circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:35
[See comments on Numbers 33:32].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:35
And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibroth-hatta'avah. Kibroth-hattaavah - the graves of lust .
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 33:35
A place upon the Red Sea, as appears from 22:48
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:35
STAT. XXXI. Verse 35. EZION-GABER.] Dr. Shaw places this port on the western coast of the Elantic gulf of the Red Sea. It is now called Meenah el Dsahab, or the golden port, by the Arabs; because it was from this place that Solomon sent his ships for gold to Ophir, 1Kg 9:26. He supposes it to be about sixty miles distant from Mount Sinai. - Travels, p. 322, 4to. edition.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:35
35. Ezion-gaber — The giant’s backbone, so called from the head of a mountain that runs out into a point. It is the name of a seaport at the northeast end of the Elanitic Gulf, not far from Elath.
Sermons on Numbers 33:35
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Better Late Than Never by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of decisions and the consequences that come with them. He shares a story of a Christian brother who made a series of bad decisions |