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◄ Numbers 11:23►

New International Version
The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you.”

New Living Translation
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Has my arm lost its power? Now you will see whether or not my word comes true!”

English Standard Version
And the LORD said to Moses, “Is the LORD’s hand shortened? Now you shall see whether my word will come true for you or not.”

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.”

King James Bible
And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.

New King James Version
And the LORD said to Moses, “Has the LORD’s arm been shortened? Now you shall see whether what I say will happen to you or not.”

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Is the LORD’S power too little? Now you shall see whether My word will come true for you or not.”

NASB 1995
The LORD said to Moses, “Is the LORD’S power limited? Now you shall see whether My word will come true for you or not.”

NASB 1977
And the LORD said to Moses, “Is the LORD’S power limited? Now you shall see whether My word will come true for you or not.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And Yahweh said to Moses, “Is Yahweh’s power limited? Now you shall see whether My word will happen for you or not.”

Amplified Bible
The LORD said to Moses, “Is the LORD’S hand (ability, power) limited (short, inadequate)? You shall see now whether My word will come to pass for you or not.”

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm weak? Now you will see whether or not what I have promised will happen to you.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s power limited? You will see whether or not what I have promised will happen to you.”

American Standard Version
And Jehovah said unto Moses, Is Jehovah's hand waxed short? now shalt thou see whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD answered, "I can do anything! Watch and you'll see my words come true."

English Revised Version
And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? now shalt thou see whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD asked Moses, "Is there a limit to the LORD's power? Now you will see whether or not my words come true."

Good News Translation
"Is there a limit to my power?" the LORD answered. "You will soon see whether what I have said will happen or not!"

International Standard Version
But the LORD responded to Moses, "Is the LORD short on power? You're now going to witness whether what I say will come to pass or not."

NET Bible
And the LORD said to Moses, "Is the LORD's hand shortened? Now you will see whether my word to you will come true or not!"

New Heart English Bible
The LORD said to Moses, "Has the LORD's hand grown short? Now you will see whether my word will happen to you or not."

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD said to Moses, Is the LORD'S hand shortened? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass to thee, or not.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.”

World English Bible
Yahweh said to Moses, “Has Yahweh’s hand grown short? Now you will see whether my word will happen to you or not.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And YHWH says to Moses, “Has the hand of YHWH become short? Now you see whether My word meets you or not.”

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah saith unto Moses, 'Is the hand of Jehovah become short? now thou dost see whether My word meeteth thee or not.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will say to Moses, Shall the hand of Jehovah be cut off? Now shalt thou see my word shall be precious to thee or not.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord answered him: Is the hand of the Lord unable? Thou shalt presently see whether my word shall come to pass or no.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord answered him: “Can the hand of the Lord be ineffective? Soon now, you shall see whether my word will be fulfilled in this work.”

New American Bible
The LORD answered Moses: Is this beyond the LORD’s reach? You shall see now whether or not what I have said to you takes place.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD said to Moses, “Is the LORD’s power limited? Now you shall see whether my word will come true for you or not.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the LORD said to Moses, The LORD'S hand is full; now you shall see whether my word shall come true to you or not.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe: “The hand of LORD JEHOVAH is full; now you shall see if My word comes to pass or not.”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? now shalt thou see whether My word shall come to pass unto thee or not.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord said to Moses, Shall not the hand of the Lord be fully sufficient? now shalt thou know whether my word shall come to pass to thee or not.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Seventy Elders Anointed
…22If all our flocks and herds were slaughtered for them, would they have enough? Or if all the fish in the sea were caught for them, would they have enough?”23The LORD answered Moses,“Is the LORD’s arm too short?Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.”24So Moses went out and relayed to the people the words of the LORD, and he gathered seventy of the elders of the people and had them stand around the tent.…

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Cross References

Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

Jeremiah 32:17
“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!

Jeremiah 32:27
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?

Isaiah 50:2
Why was no one there when I arrived? Why did no one answer when I called? Is My hand too short to redeem you? Or do I lack the strength to deliver you? Behold, My rebuke dries up the sea; I turn the rivers into a desert; the fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst.

Isaiah 59:1
Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear.

2 Kings 7:2
But the officer on whose arm the king leaned answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” replied Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it.”

2 Kings 7:19
And the officer had answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” So Elisha had replied, “You will see it with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of it!”

Job 42:2
“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

Psalm 78:19-20
They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness? / When He struck the rock, water gushed out and torrents raged. But can He also give bread or supply His people with meat?”

Psalm 135:6
The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.

Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Luke 1:37
For no word from God will ever fail.”

Luke 18:27
But Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”

Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

Romans 4:21
being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD said to Moses, Is the LORD's hand waxed short? you shall see now whether my word shall come to pass to you or not.

Is the Lord's.

Genesis 18:14
Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Psalm 78:41
Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 50:2
Wherefore, when I came,was there no man? when I called,was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, becausethere is no water, and dieth for thirst.

thou shalt

Numbers 23:19
Godis not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not doit? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

2 Kings 7:2,17-19
Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold,if the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt seeit with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof…

Jeremiah 44:28,29
Yet a small number that escape the sword shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant of Judah, that are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine, or theirs…

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Numbers 11

1.The burning at Taberah quenched by Moses' prayer
4.The people crave meat, and loathe manna
10.Moses complains of his charge
16.God promises to divide his burden unto seventy elders,
18.and to give the people meat for a month
21.Moses' faith is staggered
31.Quails are given in wrath at Kibroth Hattaavah

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

The LORD answered Moses
This phrase indicates a direct communication between God and Moses, highlighting the unique relationship Moses had with God as a prophet and leader of Israel. In the context ofNumbers 11, Moses is overwhelmed by the burden of leading the Israelites and their complaints about the lack of meat. This divine response underscores God's attentiveness to Moses' concerns and His willingness to engage with him directly. This interaction is reminiscent of other instances where God speaks directly to His chosen leaders, such as with Abraham (Genesis 18) and Elijah (1 Kings 19).

“Is the LORD’s arm too short?
This rhetorical question challenges any doubt about God's power and ability to fulfill His promises. The "arm" of the LORD is a metaphor for His strength and might, often used in the Old Testament to describe His ability to deliver and protect His people (Exodus 6:6,Isaiah 59:1). The question implies that nothing is beyond God's capability, reinforcing His omnipotence. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus performs miracles that demonstrate God's power, such as feeding the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21), which parallels the provision of quail inNumbers 11.

Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.”
This statement serves as a promise and a test of faith for Moses and the Israelites. It emphasizes the certainty and reliability of God's word, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture (Isaiah 55:11,Matthew 24:35). The fulfillment of God's promise to provide meat for the Israelites is a tangible demonstration of His faithfulness and serves as a precursor to the ultimate fulfillment of His promises through Jesus Christ. In the broader biblical narrative, this assurance of God's word coming to pass is a cornerstone of faith, encouraging believers to trust in God's promises despite present circumstances.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who demonstrates His power and faithfulness.

2.Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who intercedes for the people and communicates with God.

3.The Israelites
The people of God, who are in the wilderness and express dissatisfaction with their circumstances.

4.The Wilderness
The setting where the Israelites are journeying from Egypt to the Promised Land, a place of testing and reliance on God.

5.Quail Event
The specific event where God promises to provide meat for the Israelites, demonstrating His provision and power.

Teaching Points

God's Omnipotence
God's rhetorical question to Moses, "Is the LORD’s arm too short?" challenges us to trust in His unlimited power. We should remember that no situation is beyond His ability to intervene.

Faith in God's Promises
The assurance that God's word will come to pass encourages believers to have faith in His promises. We are called to trust that what God has spoken, He will fulfill.

God's Faithfulness in Provision
Just as God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, He is faithful to provide for our needs. We should rely on His provision rather than our own understanding.

Testing and Growth
The wilderness experience was a time of testing for the Israelites. Similarly, our trials can be opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God.

Intercession and Leadership
Moses' role as an intercessor highlights the importance of prayer and leadership. We are encouraged to pray for others and lead with faith, trusting in God's guidance.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Numbers 11:23?

2.How does Numbers 11:23 demonstrate God's unlimited power in our lives today?

3.What does "Is the LORD's arm too short?" teach about trusting God's promises?

4.How can Numbers 11:23 strengthen our faith during challenging circumstances?

5.Connect Numbers 11:23 with another Bible verse about God's omnipotence.

6.How can we apply the lesson of Numbers 11:23 in daily decision-making?

7.How does Numbers 11:23 demonstrate God's omnipotence in challenging circumstances?

8.What historical context surrounds God's promise in Numbers 11:23?

9.How does Numbers 11:23 relate to the theme of faith in divine provision?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 11?

11.In Numbers 11:21–22, how feasible is it that enough quail could be provided to feed 600,000 men for a month?

12.Numbers 11:14-15 describes Moses' despair; how consistent is this with the idea of Moses as a faith-driven leader elsewhere in the Torah?

13.Numbers 31 compared to earlier laws in Exodus and Leviticus: Why does this narrative's approach to warfare seem inconsistent with other divine commandments?

14.Does God change His mind? (Numbers 23:19 vs. Exodus 32:14)

What Does Numbers 11:23 Mean

The LORD answered Moses

- The scene begins with God responding directly to Moses’ frustration over feeding six hundred thousand men in the wilderness (Numbers 11:21-22).

- God’s personal reply shows His ongoing involvement with His servant, just as He had done at the burning bush (Exodus 3:7-12) and throughout the exodus journey (Exodus 33:11).

- Scripture consistently depicts the LORD as a God who hears, answers, and guides (Psalm 34:4;Jeremiah 33:3).

- Takeaway: Divine answers flow from a living relationship; Moses isn’t left to figure things out alone, and neither are we (Hebrews 4:16).

Is the LORD’s arm too short?

- This rhetorical question challenges the very doubt Moses just expressed.

• “Arm” is a vivid image for God’s power and ability to act (Deuteronomy 4:34;Psalm 89:13).

• By asking if His arm is “too short,” God exposes the absurdity of limiting Him.

- Similar reminders appear throughout Scripture:

• “Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save” (Isaiah 59:1).

• “I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27).

• Jesus echoes this truth: “What is impossible with man is possible with God” (Luke 18:27).

- Takeaway: Any time we measure God’s ability by our resources, we’re forgetting who He is (Ephesians 3:20).

Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass

- God moves from question to promise, inviting Moses to watch Him fulfill His spoken word.

• Within twenty-four hours quail would blanket the camp (Numbers 11:31-32).

- The reliability of God’s word is a central biblical theme:

• “Not one word of all the good promises the LORD had made to Israel failed” (Joshua 21:45).

• “So is My word that goes out from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty” (Isaiah 55:11).

• Elizabeth affirmed, “Blessed is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill what He has spoken” (Luke 1:45).

- Takeaway: God’s promises are as certain as His character. What He declares, He accomplishes (Romans 4:21;2 Corinthians 1:20).

summary

Numbers 11:23 rebukes doubt and reassures faith. God personally answers His servant, reminds him that divine power knows no limits, and guarantees the fulfillment of every promise. When God speaks, His “arm” is more than long enough to perform what He has said.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 23. -Isthe Lord's hand waxed short? So that it cannot reach far enough to fulfill his purposes. This simple and expressive figure of speech is adopted by Isaiah (Isaiah 1:2;Isaiah 59:1).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The LORD
יְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

answered
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר(way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֔ה(mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872:Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

“Is the LORD’s
יְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

arm
הֲיַ֥ד(hă·yaḏ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027:A hand

too short?
תִּקְצָ֑ר(tiq·ṣār)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7114:To dock off, curtail, to harvest

Now
עַתָּ֥ה(‘at·tāh)
Adverb
Strong's 6258:At this time

you will see
תִרְאֶ֛ה(ṯir·’eh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7200:To see

whether or
אִם־(’im-)
Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

not
לֹֽא׃(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

My word
דְבָרִ֖י(ḏə·ḇā·rî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1697:A word, a matter, thing, a cause

shall come to pass.”
הֲיִקְרְךָ֥(hă·yiq·rə·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7136:To light upon, to bring about, to impose timbers

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OT Law: Numbers 11:23 Yahweh said to Moses Has Yahweh's hand (Nu Num.)