Numbers 33:36
Numbers 33:36 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Ezion-geber and camped at Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin.
And they removed from Ezion-gaber, and pitched in the wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh.
And they journeyed from Ezion-geber, and encamped in the wilderness of Zin (the same is Kadesh).
And they went on from Ezion-geber, and put up their tents in the waste land of Zin (which is Kadesh).
They moved on from Ezion-geber and set up camp at Kadesh in the Desert of Zin.
And they remoued from Ezion-gaber, and pitched in the wildernesse of Zin, which is Kadesh.
and they journey from Ezion-Gaber, and encamp in the wilderness of Zin, which [is] Kadesh.
They traveled from Ezion Geber, and encamped at Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.
And they removed from Ezion-gaber, and encamped in the wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh.
They removed from thence and came into the desert of Sin, which is Cades.
Then they/we left Ezion-Geber and went to Zin Desert and set up their/our tents at Kadesh there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:36
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Numbers 33:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מֵ/עֶצְי֣וֹן
גָּ֑בֶר
וַ/יַּחֲנ֥וּ
בְ/מִדְבַּר
צִ֖ן
הִ֥וא
קָדֵֽשׁ
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מֵ/עֶצְי֣וֹן
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
Ezion-geber
Prep | N-proper
גָּ֑בֶר
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
Ezion-geber
N-proper
וַ/יַּחֲנ֥וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְ/מִדְבַּר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
צִ֖ן
Tsin
H6790
Zin
N-proper
הִ֥וא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
קָדֵֽשׁ
Qâdêsh
H6946
Kadesh
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:36
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.
מֵ/עֶצְי֣וֹן
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.
גָּ֑בֶר
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.
וַ/יַּחֲנ֥וּ
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.
בְ/מִדְבַּר
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.
צִ֖ן
Tsin
H6790
"Zin"
N-proper
Zin is a desert region near the Dead Sea, mentioned in Numbers 34:4. This area was significant in the Israelites' journey, as it was near Kadesh-barnea, a major stopping point. The name Zin means 'flat' in Hebrew.
Definition: § Zin = "flat" name given to a portion of the desert tract between the Dead Sea and Arabah on the east in which Kadesh-barnea was located
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Zin. See also: Numbers 13:21; Numbers 34:3; Joshua 15:3.
הִ֥וא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
קָדֵֽשׁ
Qâdêsh
H6946
"Kadesh"
N-proper
Kadesh refers to a holy place in the desert, mentioned in the Bible as a city in southern Judah. It is also known as Kedesh and Kadesh-barnea. The name means 'holy' and is associated with the Israelites' journey in the wilderness.
Definition: § Kadesh = "holy" a city in the extreme south of Judah same as 'Kedesh' and 'Kadesh-barnea'
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: Kadesh. Compare H6947 (קָדֵשׁ בַּרְנֵעַ). See also: Genesis 14:7; Numbers 33:36; Psalms 29:8.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:36
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
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. 38At the LORD’s command, Aaron the priest climbed Mount Hor and died there on the first day of the fifth month, in the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 20:1 | In the first month, the whole congregation of Israel entered the Wilderness of Zin and stayed in Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried. |
| 2 | Numbers 27:14 | for when the congregation contended in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you rebelled against My command to show My holiness in their sight regarding the waters.” Those were the waters of Meribah in Kadesh, in the Wilderness of Zin. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 32:51 | For at the waters of Meribah-kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you broke faith with Me among the Israelites by failing to treat Me as holy in their presence. |
| 4 | Numbers 13:21 | So they went up and spied out the land from the Wilderness of Zin as far as Rehob, toward Lebo-hamath. |
Numbers 33:36 Summary
In Numbers 33:36, the Israelites set out from Ezion-geber and camped at Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin, which was an important stop on their journey to the Promised Land. This verse shows us that even in the midst of a long and difficult journey, God provides opportunities for rest and replenishment, just as He did for the Israelites (as seen in Exodus 13:18 and Deuteronomy 8:2). As we navigate our own journeys, we can trust in God's plan and provision, just as the Israelites did. By doing so, we can find strength and encouragement to persevere, just as the Israelites did on their journey to the Promised Land (as seen in Deuteronomy 1:1-3 and Joshua 1:1-9).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Ezion-geber in the context of Numbers 33:36?
Ezion-geber was a stopping point for the Israelites before they camped at Kadesh, as seen in Numbers 33:35 and Numbers 33:36, and is also mentioned in 1 Kings 9:26 as a place where Solomon built a fleet of ships, showcasing its strategic importance.
Why did the Israelites camp at Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin?
The Israelites camped at Kadesh as part of their journey to the Promised Land, and it is believed that Kadesh was an important location for the Israelites to refresh and replenish before continuing their journey, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 1:46 and Numbers 20:1.
What can we learn from the Israelites' journey in Numbers 33:36?
We can learn about the importance of obedience and trust in God's plan, as the Israelites followed God's command to journey to the Promised Land, as seen in Exodus 13:18 and Deuteronomy 8:2, and also about the need for rest and replenishment, as they camped at various locations along the way.
How does Numbers 33:36 relate to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey?
Numbers 33:36 is part of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, and it highlights their progression towards their ultimate destination, as outlined in Exodus 13:17-22 and Deuteronomy 1:1-3, showcasing God's faithfulness and guidance throughout their journey.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have had to trust in God's plan, even when the journey was uncertain?
- How can I apply the principle of rest and replenishment to my own life, just as the Israelites did during their journey?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate obedience to God's will, just as the Israelites did by following His command to journey to the Promised Land?
- How can I use the example of the Israelites' journey to encourage myself or others to persevere through difficult times?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:36
[See comments on Numbers 33:32].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:36
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 33:36
STAT. XXXII. Verse 36. ZIN, which is KADESH.] A place remarkable for the death of Miriam the prophetess, and bringing water out of the rock. As this place was on the borders of Edom, the Israelites, being denied permission to pass through their land, which lay on the direct road to the promised land, were obliged to turn to the right to Mount Hor, now called Accaba by the Arabs.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:36
36. Wilderness of Zin — Numbers 13:21, note. Kadesh is said to have been situated also in the wilderness of Paran. Numbers 13:26.
Sermons on Numbers 33:36
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"God Manifesting Himself in Adversity 2" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes that God often reveals Himself in times of adversity, using the example of Moses and the Israelites in the wilderness. He explains that adversity serves as a |
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"God Manifesting Himself in Adversity 1" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes that God often reveals Himself in times of adversity, using the example of Moses and the Israelites in the wilderness. He explains that while God desires to m |
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Speak Ye Unto the Rock by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the sensitivity of the Holy Spirit, comparing it to the delicate nature of love that cannot be won through force but through trust and affection. He illustr |