Numbers 14:9

What does Numbers 14:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Numbers 14:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Only rebel not against Jehovah, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is removed from over them, and Jehovah is with us: fear them not.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Only rebel not ye against the Lord, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the Lord is with us: fear them not.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Only rebel not against Jehovah, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is removed from over them, and Jehovah is with us: fear them not.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Only, do not go against the Lord or go in fear of the people of the land, for they will be our food; their strength has been taken from them and the Lord is with us: have no fear of them.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

only, against Jehovah rebel not ye: and ye, fear not ye the people of the land, for our bread they <FI>are<Fi> ; their defence hath turned aside from off them, and Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> with us; fear them not.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Be not rebellious against the Lord: and fear ye not the people of this land, for we are able to eat them up as bread. All aid is gone from them: the Lord is with us, fear ye not.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

only rebel not against Jehovah; and fear not the people of the land; for they shall be our food. Their defence is departed from them, and Jehovah is with us: fear them not.

Context

v.8If Jehovah delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it unto us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.

v.9This passage

v.10But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. And the glory of Jehovah appeared in the tent of meeting unto all the children of Israel.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 91:1

    He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

  • Isaiah 63:10

    But they rebelled, and grieved his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, andhimself fought against them.

  • Genesis 48:21

    And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God will be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.

  • Philippians 1:27

    Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel;

  • Psalms 46:1

    God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

  • Judges 1:22

    And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Beth-el; and Jehovah was with them.

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