Numbers 33:6
Numbers 33:6 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness.
And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.
And they journeyed from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.
And they went on from Succoth and put up their tents in Etham on the edge of the waste land.
They moved on from Succoth and set up camp at Etham, on the edge of the desert.
And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wildernesse.
And they journey from Succoth, and encamp in Etham, which [is] in the extremity of the wilderness;
They traveled from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.
And they departed from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.
And from Soccoth they came into Etham, which is in the uttermost borders of the wilderness.
Then they/we left Succoth and went to Etham, at the edge of the desert, and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:6
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Numbers 33:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/סֻּכֹּ֑ת
וַ/יַּחֲנ֣וּ
בְ/אֵתָ֔ם
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
בִּ/קְצֵ֥ה
הַ/מִּדְבָּֽר
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/סֻּכֹּ֑ת
Çukkôwth
H5523
Succoth
Prep | N-proper
וַ/יַּחֲנ֣וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְ/אֵתָ֔ם
ʼÊthâm
H864
Etham
Prep | N-proper
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בִּ/קְצֵ֥ה
qâtseh
H7097
end
Prep | N-cs
הַ/מִּדְבָּֽר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:6
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/סֻּכֹּ֑ת
Çukkôwth
H5523
"Succoth"
Prep | N-proper
Succoth means booths, the first stop for Israelites leaving Egypt. It appears in the Bible as a place in Egypt and Palestine.
Definition: § Succoth = "booths" the first stopping place of the Israelites when they left Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Succoth. See also: Genesis 33:17; Judges 8:8; Psalms 60:8.
וַ/יַּחֲנ֣וּ
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/אֵתָ֔ם
ʼÊthâm
H864
"Etham"
Prep | N-proper
Etham was a stopping place for the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt. It is mentioned in Exodus and Numbers as a location where the people camped before continuing their journey. This place is significant in the history of the Israelites.
Definition: § Etham = "with them: their plowshare" a stopping place for Israel during the Exodus
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Etham. See also: Exodus 13:20; Numbers 33:7; Numbers 33:8.
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בִּ/קְצֵ֥ה
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.
הַ/מִּדְבָּֽר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Art | 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.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:6
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
4who were burying all their firstborn, whom the LORD had struck down among them; for the LORD had executed judgment against their gods.
5The Israelites set out from Rameses and camped at Succoth.
6They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness.
7They set out from Etham and turned back to Pi-hahiroth, opposite Baal-zephon, and they camped near Migdol. 8They set out from Pi-hahiroth and crossed through the sea, into the wilderness, and they journeyed three days into the Wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 13:20 | They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the wilderness. |
Numbers 33:6 Summary
[The Israelites set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness, as part of their journey out of Egypt and into the Promised Land, guided by God's presence and provision, as seen in Numbers 33:6. This journey was not just physical, but also spiritual, as they learned to trust and obey God in the wilderness, similar to how Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness in Matthew 4:1-11. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God is always guiding us, even in uncertain times, and we can trust in His sovereignty and goodness, as promised in Romans 8:28. By following God's leading, we can, like the Israelites, experience His faithfulness and provision in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Israelites camp at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness?
The Israelites camped at Etham as part of their journey out of Egypt, as guided by God, as seen in Numbers 33:6, and this location served as a strategic point before entering the wilderness, similar to how God led them in Exodus 13:18.
What is the significance of the wilderness in the Bible?
The wilderness in the Bible often represents a place of testing, refining, and spiritual growth, as seen in the Israelites' journey and in Jesus' time of temptation in Matthew 4:1-11, where He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt?
This verse is part of the detailed account of the Israelites' journey out of Egypt, as recorded in Numbers 33, which serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and guidance throughout their history, echoing the promises made to them in Exodus 6:6-8.
What can we learn from the Israelites' obedience in following God's leading to Etham?
The Israelites' obedience in following God's leading to Etham demonstrates the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and guidance, as emphasized in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it is written to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Reflection Questions
- As the Israelites camped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness, what are some areas in my life where I am standing at the threshold of a new journey or challenge, and how can I trust God's guidance?
- How does the concept of the wilderness as a place of testing and spiritual growth apply to my own life, and what are some ways I can seek to grow closer to God in those times?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, demonstrate obedience to God's leading in my life, even when the path ahead seems uncertain or challenging?
- What are some things I can learn from the Israelites' experience of being guided by God through the wilderness, and how can I apply those lessons to my own walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:6
And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham,.... Which was eight miles from Succoth: which is in the edge of the wilderness; of the name, see Exodus 13:20 but Dr.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:6
And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:6
STAT. II. Verse 6. ETHAM, which is in the edge of the wilderness.] This place is not well known; Dr. Shaw supposes it to have been one mile from Cairo. Calmet thinks it is the city of Buthum mentioned by Herodotus, which he places in Arabia, on the frontiers of Egypt.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:6
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
Sermons on Numbers 33:6
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(Exodus) Exodus 13:20-22 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness after leaving Egypt. The speaker emphasizes how God provided for them by leading them wit |
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The Eternal Spirit Walking in the Spirit by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking divine guidance from God. He encourages listeners to start by humbling themselves before God and asking Him what H |