New International VersionThe LORD said to Moses,
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English Standard VersionThe LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
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American Standard VersionAnd Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
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GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe LORD said to Moses,
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International Standard VersionLater, the LORD told Moses,
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World English BibleYahweh spoke to Moses, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH speaks to Moses, saying,
Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
Catholic Public Domain Version And there, the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
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The LORD said to Moses:
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The LORD said to Moses,Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
THE LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
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And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him:OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying:
Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
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Context The Spies Explore Canaan1And the LORDsaidtoMoses,2“Send out for yourself men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each of their fathers’ tribes send one man who is a leader among them.”…
Cross References Deuteronomy 1:22-23Then all of you approached me and said, “Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land and bring us word of what route to follow and which cities to enter.” / The plan seemed good to me, so I selected twelve men from among you, one from each tribe.
Joshua 2:1Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there.
Hebrews 3:16-19For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? ...
Deuteronomy 9:23And when the LORD sent you out from Kadesh-barnea, He said, “Go up and possess the land that I have given you.” But you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You neither believed Him nor obeyed Him.
Joshua 14:7-8I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God.
Psalm 106:24-25They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise. / They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD.
Nehemiah 9:13-15You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses. / In their hunger You gave them bread from heaven; in their thirst You brought them water from the rock. You told them to go in and possess the land that You had sworn to give them.
1 Corinthians 10:5-10Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” ...
Deuteronomy 1:8See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.”
Exodus 3:8I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
Deuteronomy 7:1When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—
Acts 7:45And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,
Deuteronomy 31:7-8Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
Joshua 1:2-3“Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. / I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses.
Hebrews 4:1-2Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. / For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.
Treasury of Scripture And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Jump to Previous SpeakethJump to Next SpeakethNumbers 13 1.The names of the men who were sent to search the land17.Their instructions21.Their acts26.Their relationAnd the LORD said to Moses,This phrase indicates direct communication from God to Moses, a common occurrence in the Pentateuch, highlighting Moses' unique role as a prophet and leader of Israel. The LORD, or Yahweh, is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and relationship with Israel. This communication underscores the theocratic nature of Israel's leadership, where God directly guides His people through chosen leaders. Moses, as the mediator of the covenant, is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity ( 1 Timothy 2:5). This divine instruction sets the stage for the reconnaissance of Canaan, a pivotal moment in Israel's journey to the Promised Land. The context here is crucial, as it follows the Israelites' journey from Egypt and their experiences at Sinai, where they received the Law. This moment is part of the broader narrative of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land of Canaan ( Genesis 12:7), and it foreshadows the challenges and faith required to possess the land. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who speaks directly to Moses, guiding the Israelites on their journey to the Promised Land. 2. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and lead them through the wilderness. He acts as an intermediary between God and the people. 3. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who are on a journey from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land, Canaan. 4. The Promised Land (Canaan)The land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey, representing God's faithfulness and provision. 5. The Event of Sending SpiesThis verse introduces the event where God instructs Moses to send spies to explore the land of Canaan, setting the stage for the subsequent report and its consequences. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and GuidanceGod initiates the exploration of the land, demonstrating His sovereign plan and guidance for His people. Believers are reminded to seek God's direction in their own lives. Leadership and ObedienceMoses' role as a leader highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands. Christian leaders are called to listen to God and lead others according to His will. Faith in God's PromisesThe sending of the spies is a test of faith for the Israelites. Believers today are encouraged to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem challenging. Preparation for ChallengesGod prepares His people for the challenges ahead by instructing them to explore the land. Christians are called to prepare spiritually and practically for the challenges they face. Community and AccountabilityThe communal aspect of sending representatives from each tribe emphasizes the importance of community and accountability in the faith journey. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 13
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What is the biblical significance of Kadesh Barnea?XIII. (1)And the Lord spake unto Moses . . . --There is no inconsistency between this statement and that which is contained inDeuteronomy 1:22, where the sending of the spies is represented as having originated with the people. It is there said that the saying pleased Moses well; but it would be wholly inconsistent with the character and conduct of Moses to suppose that in a matter of such importance he should have acted in a accordance with the suggestion of the people, or upon his own judgment, without seeking direction from God. The command which was given to Moses must not be regarded as implying of necessity that the expedition of the spies was, in the first instance, ordained by God, any more than the command which was afterwards given to Balaam to accompany the messengers of Balak was any indication that God originally commanded, or approved of his journey. THE REBELLION AT KADESH (chapters 13, 14).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew And the LORDיְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelsaidוַיְדַבֵּ֥ר(way·ḏab·bêr)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696:To arrange, to speak, to subduetoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, toMoses,מֹשֶׁ֥ה(mō·šeh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872:Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver
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