Numbers 33:48
Numbers 33:48 in Multiple Translations
They set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.
And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.
And they journeyed from the mountains of Abarim, and encamped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.
And they went on from the mountains of Abarim, and put up their tents in the lowlands of Moab by Jordan at Jericho;
They moved on from the mountains of Abarim and set up camp on the plains of Moab beside the Jordan opposite Jericho.
And they departed from the mountaines of Abarim, and pitched in the plaine of Moab, by Iorden toward Iericho.
and they journey from the mountains of Abarim, and encamp in the plains of Moab, by Jordan, [near] Jericho.
They traveled from the mountains of Abarim, and encamped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.
And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and encamped in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.
And departing from the mountains of Abarim, they passed to the plains of Moab, by the Jordan, over against Jericho.
Then they/we left the Abarim Mountains and went to the plains of the Moab region, near the Jordan River, across from Jericho.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:48
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Numbers 33:48 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מֵ/הָרֵ֣י
הָ/עֲבָרִ֑ים
וַֽ/יַּחֲנוּ֙
בְּ/עַֽרְבֹ֣ת
מוֹאָ֔ב
עַ֖ל
יַרְדֵּ֥ן
יְרֵחֽוֹ
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מֵ/הָרֵ֣י
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-mp
הָ/עֲבָרִ֑ים
ʻĂbârîym
H5682
Abarim
Art | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנוּ֙
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/עַֽרְבֹ֣ת
ʻărâbâh
H6160
plain
Prep | N-fp
מוֹאָ֔ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יַרְדֵּ֥ן
Yardên
H3383
Jordan
N-proper
יְרֵחֽוֹ
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
Jericho
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:48
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/הָרֵ֣י
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/עֲבָרִ֑ים
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.
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/עַֽרְבֹ֣ת
ʻărâbâh
H6160
"plain"
Prep | N-fp
The Arabah is a desert plain near the Jordan River, stretching to the Red Sea, and is often translated as wilderness or desert in the Bible. It is mentioned in books like Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Definition: § desert plain, steppe, desert, wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: Arabah, champaign, desert, evening, heaven, plain, wilderness. See also H1026 (בֵּית הָעֲרָבָה). See also: Numbers 22:1; 1 Samuel 23:24; Psalms 68:5.
מוֹאָ֔ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
יַרְדֵּ֥ן
Yardên
H3383
"Jordan"
N-proper
The Jordan River, which runs from Lebanon to the Dead Sea, is a key location in the Bible, including in the stories of Jesus and the Israelites.
Definition: Jordan = "descender" the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approx 200 miles (320 km) Also named: Iordanēs (Ἰορδάνης "Jordan" G2446)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Jordan. See also: Genesis 13:10; Joshua 12:1; Psalms 42:7.
יְרֵחֽוֹ
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
"Jericho"
N-proper
Jericho was a city in Palestine, the first conquered by the Israelites in Canaan. Its name means 'its moon' and it was located near the Jordan River and the Dead Sea.
Definition: Jericho = "its moon" a city 5 miles (8 km) west of the Jordan and 7 miles (11.5 km) north of the Dead Sea and the first city conquered by the Israelites upon entering the promised land of Canaan Also named: Hierichō (Ἱεριχώ "Jericho" G2410)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: Jericho. See also: Numbers 22:1; Joshua 9:3; Jeremiah 39:5.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:48
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
46They set out from Dibon-gad and camped at Almon-diblathaim.
47They set out from Almon-diblathaim and camped in the mountains of Abarim facing Nebo.
48They set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.
49And there on the plains of Moab they camped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim. 50On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, the LORD said to Moses,Cross References
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| 1 | Numbers 22:1 | Then the Israelites traveled on and camped in the plains of Moab near the Jordan, across from Jericho. |
Numbers 33:48 Summary
In Numbers 33:48, the Israelites camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, a strategic location that provided access to water and a clear view of the Promised Land, as seen in Deuteronomy 34:6. This location was a stopping point before entering the land, and it reminds us that God guides and provides for His people, as stated in Exodus 34:6 and Psalm 107:1-9. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's plan and timing, even when the journey ahead seems uncertain, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4 and Proverbs 3:5-6. By reflecting on our own experiences and locations, we can see God's faithfulness and provision, just as the Israelites did in Numbers 33:48 and Psalm 77:11-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Israelites camp on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho?
The Israelites camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho because it was a strategic location, providing access to water and a clear view of the Promised Land, as seen in Numbers 33:48 and Deuteronomy 34:6.
What is the significance of the mountains of Abarim in this verse?
The mountains of Abarim served as a stopping point for the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land, as mentioned in Numbers 33:47-48, and it was also a location where Moses would eventually die, as recorded in Deuteronomy 32:49-50 and Numbers 27:12-14.
How does this verse relate to the overall journey of the Israelites?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, as outlined in the book of Numbers and Exodus 1:1-18:27, and it highlights their final preparations before entering the land, as seen in Numbers 33:50 and Joshua 1:1-9.
What can we learn from the Israelites' camping locations?
The Israelites' camping locations, such as the plains of Moab, demonstrate God's provision and guidance, as seen in Numbers 33:48 and Psalm 107:1-9, and they serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, as stated in Exodus 34:6 and Deuteronomy 7:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways God has guided and provided for me in my own journey, just as He did for the Israelites in Numbers 33:48?
- How can I, like the Israelites, trust in God's plan and timing, even when the journey ahead seems uncertain, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
- What are some 'mountains of Abarim' in my life, where I need to trust in God's presence and guidance before moving forward, as seen in Numbers 33:47-48 and Isaiah 41:10?
- How can I, like the Israelites, use my experiences and locations to reflect on God's faithfulness and provision, as stated in Numbers 33:48 and Psalm 77:11-12?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:48
And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab,.... Sixteen miles from Abarim, where all those things were transacted, which make the history of Balak and Balaam,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:48
And they removed from Dibongad, and encamped in Almon-diblatha'im. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:48
STAT. XLI. Verse 48. The PLAINS of MOAB.] This was the scene of the transactions between Balaam and Balak; see chapters xxiii., xxiv., xxv.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:48
48. Plains of Moab — Numbers 22:1, note. Jericho — Joshua 2:1, note.
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