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Numbers 33:47

Numbers 33:47 in Multiple Translations

They set out from Almon-diblathaim and camped in the mountains of Abarim facing Nebo.

And they removed from Almon-diblathaim, and pitched in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo.

And they journeyed from Almon-diblathaim, and encamped in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo.

And from Almon-diblathaim they went on, and put up their tents in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo.

They moved on from Almon-diblathaim and set up camp in the mountains of Abarim opposite Nebo.

And they remooued from Almon-diblathaim, and pitched in the mountaines of Abarim before Nebo.

And they journey from Almon-Diblathaim, and encamp in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo;

They traveled from Almon Diblathaim, and encamped in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo.

And they removed from Almon-diblathaim, and encamped on the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo.

And departing from Helmondeblathaim, they came to the mountains of Abarim over against Nabo.

Then they/we left Almon-Diblathaim and went to the Abarim Mountains, near Nebo and set up their/our tents there.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:47

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Numbers 33:47 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ מֵ/עַלְמֹ֣ן דִּבְלָתָ֑יְמָ/ה וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֛וּ בְּ/הָרֵ֥י הָ/עֲבָרִ֖ים לִ/פְנֵ֥י נְבֽוֹ
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ nâçaʻ H5265 to set out Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מֵ/עַלְמֹ֣ן ʻAlmôn Diblâthâyᵉmâh H5963 Almon-diblathaim Prep | N-proper
דִּבְלָתָ֑יְמָ/ה ʻAlmôn Diblâthâyᵉmâh H5963 Almon-diblathaim N-proper | Suff
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֛וּ chânâh H2583 to camp Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/הָרֵ֥י har H2022 mountain Prep | N-mp
הָ/עֲבָרִ֖ים ʻĂbârîym H5682 Abarim Art | N-proper
לִ/פְנֵ֥י pânîym H6440 face Prep | N-cp
נְבֽוֹ Nᵉbôw H5015 Nebo N-proper
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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/עַלְמֹ֣ן ʻAlmôn Diblâthâyᵉmâh H5963 "Almon-diblathaim" Prep | N-proper
Almon-diblathaim is a place in Moab where the Israelites stopped during their wilderness journey. The name means concealing the two cakes, and it is also known as Beth-diblathaim. This location is significant in the history of the Israelites.
Definition: Almon-diblathaim = "concealing the two cakes" a station of the Israelites in the wilderness of Moab Also named: bet div.la.ta.yim (בֵּית דִּבְלָתָ֑יִם "Beth-diblathaim" H1015)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Almondilathaim. See also: Numbers 33:46; Numbers 33:47.
דִּבְלָתָ֑יְמָ/ה ʻAlmôn Diblâthâyᵉmâh H5963 "Almon-diblathaim" N-proper | Suff
Almon-diblathaim is a place in Moab where the Israelites stopped during their wilderness journey. The name means concealing the two cakes, and it is also known as Beth-diblathaim. This location is significant in the history of the Israelites.
Definition: Almon-diblathaim = "concealing the two cakes" a station of the Israelites in the wilderness of Moab Also named: bet div.la.ta.yim (בֵּית דִּבְלָתָ֑יִם "Beth-diblathaim" H1015)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Almondilathaim. See also: Numbers 33:46; Numbers 33:47.
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֛וּ 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/הָרֵ֥י har H2022 "mountain" Prep | N-mp
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.
הָ/עֲבָרִ֖ים ʻĂbârîym H5682 "Abarim" Art | N-proper
Abarim refers to a mountain range east of the Jordan River, in the land of Moab, where Mount Nebo is located. This range is mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death.
Definition: Abarim = "regions beyond" a mountain or range of mountains on the east of the Jordan, in the land of Moab, opposite to Jericho; Mount Nebo is part of this range Another name of ne.vo (נְבוֹ "(Mount )Nebo" H5015H)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Abarim, passages. See also: Numbers 27:12; Numbers 33:48; Jeremiah 22:20.
לִ/פְנֵ֥י pânîym H6440 "face" Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
נְבֽוֹ Nᵉbôw H5015 "Nebo" N-proper
Nebo refers to a mountain in Moab where Moses died, also a Babylonian deity. The mountain is located east of the Jordan River, opposite Jericho.
Definition: Nebo = "prophet" the mountain where Moses died; located east of the Jordan opposite Jericho Also named: a.va.rim (עֲבָרִים "Abarim" H5682)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Nebo. See also: Numbers 32:3; Ezra 2:29; Isaiah 15:2.

Study Notes — Numbers 33:47

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Deuteronomy 32:49 “Go up into the Abarim Range to Mount Nebo, in the land of Moab across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites as their own possession.
2 Deuteronomy 34:1 Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan,
3 Numbers 27:12 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go up this mountain of the Abarim range and see the land that I have given the Israelites.
4 Numbers 21:20 and from Bamoth to the valley in Moab where the top of Pisgah overlooks the wasteland.

Numbers 33:47 Summary

Numbers 33:47 describes the Israelites' journey as they moved from Almon-diblathaim to camp in the mountains of Abarim, facing Nebo. This verse reminds us that God guides and provides for His people, even in the wilderness (as seen in Exodus 16:1). The Israelites' trust in God's leadership is an example for us to follow, trusting that He will lead us through life's challenges (Psalm 23:4). By reflecting on their journey, we can grow in our understanding of God's faithfulness and our own need to trust in His guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the mountains of Abarim in Numbers 33:47?

The mountains of Abarim are a location where the Israelites camped, and it is also near the place where Moses would eventually die, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:49. This location holds importance in the journey of the Israelites towards the Promised Land.

What is Nebo, and why is it mentioned in Numbers 33:47?

Nebo is a mountain that the Israelites faced while camping in the mountains of Abarim. It is also the location where Moses would later view the Promised Land before his death, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 34:1-6.

Why did the Israelites camp in different locations during their journey?

The Israelites camped in different locations as they journeyed towards the Promised Land, as guided by God, to rest, replenish, and prepare for their eventual entry into the land, as seen in Numbers 33 and other parts of their journey like Exodus 16:1 and Numbers 22:1.

How does Numbers 33:47 relate to the overall narrative of the Israelites' journey?

Numbers 33:47 is part of the detailed account of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, as outlined in Numbers 33, which serves as a reminder of God's guidance and provision throughout their travels, echoing the promise made in Exodus 6:7-8.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does the Israelites' journey, as described in Numbers 33:47, teach us about trusting in God's guidance and provision in our own lives?
  2. How can we apply the principle of following God's leading, as seen in the Israelites' movement from one location to another, to our daily decisions and challenges?
  3. In what ways can Numbers 33:47 encourage us to persevere and trust in God's plan, even when the path ahead seems uncertain?
  4. What role does faith play in our ability to trust God's guidance, as demonstrated by the Israelites' obedience to move from Almon-diblathaim to the mountains of Abarim?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:47

And they removed from Almondiblathaim, and pitched in the mountains of Abarim,.... Sixteen miles from Almondiblathaim; these were so called from passages near them over the river Jordan: and this

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:47

And they removed from Dibongad, and encamped in Almon-diblatha'im. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 33:47

Of which see ,50 34:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:47

STAT. XL. Verse 47. Mountains of ABARIM, before NEBO.] The mountain on which Moses died. They came to this place after the overthrow of the Amorites. See Numbers 21:34-35.

Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:47

47. Almon-diblathaim is probably the same as Beth-diblathaim in Jeremiah 48:22, and is to be sought for to the north or north-west of Dibon. Abarim — Numbers 21:11; Numbers 21:20, notes.

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