Numbers 33:39
Numbers 33:39 in Multiple Translations
Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.
And Aaron was an hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor.
And Aaron was a hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor.
Aaron was a hundred and twenty-three years old at the time of his death in Mount Hor.
Aaron was 123 when he died on Mount Hor.
And Aaron was an hundreth, and three and twentie yeere olde, when hee dyed in mount Hor.
and Aaron [is] a son of a hundred and twenty and three years in his dying in mount Hor.
Aaron was one hundred twenty-three years old when he died in Mount Hor.
And Aaron was a hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor.
When he was a hundred and twenty-three years old.
Aaron was 123 years old when he died.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:39
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Numbers 33:39 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַהֲרֹ֔ן
בֶּן
שָׁלֹ֧שׁ
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
וּ/מְאַ֖ת
שָׁנָ֑ה
בְּ/מֹת֖/וֹ
בְּ/הֹ֥ר
הָ/הָֽר
וְ/אַהֲרֹ֔ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
Conj | N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שָׁלֹ֧שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
וּ/מְאַ֖ת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
בְּ/מֹת֖/וֹ
mâveth
H4194
death
Prep | N-ms | Suff
בְּ/הֹ֥ר
Hôr
H2023
Hor
Prep | N-proper
הָ/הָֽר
har
H2022
mountain
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:39
וְ/אַהֲרֹ֔ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
Conj | N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שָׁלֹ֧שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וּ/מְאַ֖ת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Conj | Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
בְּ/מֹת֖/וֹ
mâveth
H4194
"death"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to death, whether natural or violent, and is used in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It can also mean the place of the dead, or a state of ruin. This concept is seen in the story of Moses, where death is a punishment for disobedience.
Definition: 1) death, dying, Death (personified), realm of the dead 1a) death 1b) death by violence (as a penalty) 1c) state of death, place of death Aramaic equivalent: mot (מוֹת "death" H4193)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d). See also: Genesis 21:16; Job 38:17; Psalms 6:6.
בְּ/הֹ֥ר
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/הָֽר
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.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:39
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
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.
40Now the Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev in the land of Canaan, heard that the Israelites were coming. 41And the Israelites set out from Mount Hor and camped at Zalmonah.Numbers 33:39 Summary
Numbers 33:39 tells us that Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor. This verse reminds us that our lives are in God's hands, and He has a plan for each of us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalm 139:16. Aaron's life and death serve as an example of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands, and his legacy continues to inspire and encourage us today, as we seek to follow God's will for our lives, just like Aaron did, as seen in Exodus 4:14 and Numbers 20:25-26.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of Aaron's death on Mount Hor?
Aaron's death on Mount Hor marked the end of an era for the Israelites, as he was the first high priest appointed by God in Exodus 4:14 and Exodus 28:1, and his death paved the way for the transition of leadership to Eleazar, his son, as seen in Numbers 33:38 and Numbers 20:25-26.
How old was Aaron when he died?
According to Numbers 33:39, Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor, which is a remarkable age considering the average lifespan during that time period, and a testament to God's blessing and provision in his life, as seen in Psalm 92:12-14.
What can we learn from Aaron's life and death?
We can learn about the importance of obedience, faithfulness, and humility from Aaron's life, as he was called by God to serve as the first high priest, and his death serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of following God's commands, as seen in Numbers 20:12 and Hebrews 3:2-6.
How does Aaron's death relate to the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey?
Aaron's death on Mount Hor occurred during the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of Egypt, as seen in Numbers 33:38, and marked a significant turning point in their journey, as they were about to enter the Promised Land, and his death served as a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision throughout their journey, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:2-5 and Joshua 1:1-9.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from Aaron's example of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- How does the account of Aaron's death on Mount Hor challenge or encourage my understanding of God's sovereignty and provision in my life?
- What role does humility play in my relationship with God, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of humility, as seen in Aaron's life and death?
- How does the transition of leadership from Aaron to Eleazar relate to the concept of spiritual legacy and the importance of passing on our faith to future generations, as seen in 2 Timothy 2:2 and Psalm 71:18?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:39
And Aaron was one hundred and twenty three years old when he died in Mount Hor.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:39
And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first day of the fifth month.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 33:39
39. Aaron’s age is calculated by adding forty years to his age at the Exodus (Exodus 7:7).
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:39
THE OF THE , Numbers 33:1-49.Having reached the Land of Promise, and taken possession of its eastern portion, it is proper that the history of the desert wandering should close with a list of