Numbers 33:37
Numbers 33:37 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, on the outskirts of the land of Edom.
And they removed from Kadesh, and pitched in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.
And they journeyed from Kadesh, and encamped in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.
And they went on from Kadesh, and put up their tents in Mount Hor, on the edge of the land of Edom.
They moved on from Kadesh and set up camp at Mount Hor, on the edge of Edom.
And they remooued from Kadesh, and pitched in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.
And they journey from Kadesh, and encamp in mount Hor, in the extremity of the land of Edom.
They traveled from Kadesh, and encamped in Mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.
And they removed from Kadesh, and encamped in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.
And departing from Cades, they camped in mount Her, in the uttermost borders of the land of Edom.
Then they/we left Kadesh and went to Hor Mountain, at the border of Edom land and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:37
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Numbers 33:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/קָּדֵ֑שׁ
וַֽ/יַּחֲנוּ֙
בְּ/הֹ֣ר
הָ/הָ֔ר
בִּ/קְצֵ֖ה
אֶ֥רֶץ
אֱדֽוֹם
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/קָּדֵ֑שׁ
Qâdêsh
H6946
Kadesh
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנוּ֙
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/הֹ֣ר
Hôr
H2023
Hor
Prep | N-proper
הָ/הָ֔ר
har
H2022
mountain
Art | N-ms
בִּ/קְצֵ֖ה
qâtseh
H7097
end
Prep | N-cs
אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
אֱדֽוֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
Edom
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:37
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/קָּדֵ֑שׁ
Qâdêsh
H6946
"Kadesh"
Prep | 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.
וַֽ/יַּחֲנוּ֙
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/הֹ֣ר
Hôr
H2023
"Hor"
Prep | N-proper
Hor is a mountain peak in the Bible, mentioned as a boundary mark in the land of Israel. It is located in Idumaea and Syria. The name means mountain.
Definition: § Hor = "mountain" the mountain named as one of the marks of the northern boundary of the land which the children of Israel were about to conquer; located in Lebanon
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Hor. See also: Numbers 20:22; Numbers 33:38; Deuteronomy 32:50.
הָ/הָ֔ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Art | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
בִּ/קְצֵ֖ה
qâtseh
H7097
"end"
Prep | N-cs
In the book of Joshua, this word refers to an end or border of a territory. It can also mean the edge or brink of something. This concept is used to describe the boundaries of the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) end, extremity 1a) end, mouth, extremity 1b) border, outskirts 1c) the whole (condensed term for what is included within extremities) 1d) at the end of (a certain time) Also means: qe.tseh (קֵ֫צֶה "end" H7097B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, border, brim, brink, edge, end, (in-) finite, frontier, outmost coast, quarter, shore, (out-) side, [idiom] some, ut(-ter-) most (part). See also: Genesis 8:3; Judges 7:19; Psalms 19:5.
אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
אֱדֽוֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
"Edom"
N-proper
Edom was the twin brother of Jacob and the region where he lived. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and his story is told in Genesis 25. Edom is also another name for Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.25; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Israel (H3478); married to Oholibamah (H0173), Judith (H3067), Adah (H5711H) and Mahalath (H4258); father of: Eliphaz (H0464), Reuel (H7467), Jeush (H3266), Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); also called Edom at Gen.25.30; 36.1,8,19,21; 1x,54; Another name of e.sav (עֵשָׂו "Esau" H6215G) § Edom = "red" 1) Edom 2) Edomite, Idumean-descendants of Esau 3) land of Edom, Idumea-land south and south east of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: Edom, Edomites, Idumea. See also: Genesis 25:30; 1 Chronicles 1:54; Psalms 60:2.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:37
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- Numbers 33:37 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:37
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:37
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 33:37
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:37
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:37
- Sermons on Numbers 33:37
Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
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. 39Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 21:4 | Then they set out from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, in order to bypass the land of Edom. But the people grew impatient on the journey |
| 2 | Numbers 20:22–23 | After they had set out from Kadesh, the whole congregation of Israel came to Mount Hor. And at Mount Hor, near the border of the land of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, |
| 3 | Numbers 20:16 | and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. |
Numbers 33:37 Summary
The Israelites moved from Kadesh to Mount Hor, which was near the land of Edom, as they journeyed to the Promised Land. This move was part of God's plan for them, and it showed that they were following His direction (Deuteronomy 1:6-3:29). Even though they couldn't go through the land of Edom, God still guided them and provided for their needs (Numbers 20:14-21). We can learn from their example to trust in God's guidance, even when the path ahead is unclear, just like the Israelites did on their journey (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Israelites move from Kadesh to Mount Hor?
The Israelites moved from Kadesh to Mount Hor as part of their journey to the Promised Land, as directed by God (Numbers 33:37, Deuteronomy 1:6-3:29).
What is the significance of Mount Hor in the Bible?
Mount Hor is significant in the Bible as the place where Aaron, the high priest, died at the age of 123, marking the end of an era for the Israelites (Numbers 33:37-39, Numbers 20:22-29).
Why did the Israelites camp on the outskirts of the land of Edom?
The Israelites camped on the outskirts of the land of Edom because they were not allowed to pass through Edom, as the Edomites refused to let them (Numbers 20:14-21, Deuteronomy 2:4-7).
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, as recorded in the book of Numbers, and serves as a reminder of God's guidance and provision for His people (Exodus 12:37, Numbers 33:1-49).
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the Israelites' obedience to God's direction, even when the journey is long and difficult?
- How does the death of Aaron at Mount Hor serve as a reminder of the importance of leadership and the passing of responsibility to the next generation?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of trusting in God's guidance, as seen in the Israelites' journey, to our own lives and circumstances?
- What role does faith play in our ability to trust God, even when the path ahead is uncertain, as it was for the Israelites at Mount Hor?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:37
[See comments on Numbers 33:32].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:37
And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibroth-hatta'avah. Kibroth-hattaavah - the graves of lust .
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 33:37
(37, 38) And they removed from Kadesh . . . —See Numbers 20:22-29, and Notes.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:37
STAT. XXXIII. Verse 37. HOR.] Famous for the death of Aaron. See on Numbers 20:25-28. Perhaps Moseroth or Mosera, Numbers 33:30, was a village near this mountain. See Clarke on Numbers 33:30.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:37
37. Pitched in mount Hor — On the slopes at its base. Numbers 20:22, note and cut. The place is called Mosera, Numbers 33:30, note. The edge of… Edom — Numbers 20:14-21, notes.
Sermons on Numbers 33:37
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Nature of the New Birth by Dr. A.E. Wilder-Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the serpent on the pole from the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of explaining this story to children in a way they can under |
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The Exodus - From Egypt to Canaan - Sermon 3 of 5 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a time when he was on a tour abroad and longed to be back home with his family. He emphasizes the danger of lusting after things for a long |
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The Story of My Life by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of how he was inspired by his teacher to consider becoming a minister. He initially felt unsure and unprepared, but when he was |
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Numbers 21 by Robert F. Adcock | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the simplicity of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. He explains that looking and believing are synonymous terms, and that by believin |
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Let Jesus Christ Be Lord by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of how he was inspired by his teacher to consider becoming a minister. He initially felt unsure and unprepared, but when he |
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How Revival May Continue by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of revival and how it can continue in our Christian lives. He refers to a story in Numbers chapter 21 where the Lord Jesus himself |
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Anabaptist Idolatry by Duane Troyer | This sermon delves into the story of the bronze serpent in Numbers 21, highlighting how a miraculous work of God turned into an idol over time. It discusses the danger of idolizing |