Numbers 11:14

Translations

Modern

I cannot carry all these people by myself; it is too burdensome for me.

Traditional

I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.

Literal

I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.

Latin

Non possum solus sustinere omnem hunc populum, quia gravis est mihi.

Original

Hebrew

English

I cannot carry all these people by myself; it is too burdensome for me.

Notes

Numbers 11:10–15

The Israelites' constant complaining frustrated Moses, leading him to express his own complaints to God. With extreme sarcasm, Moses reminded God that he had not wanted this responsibility (compare Exodus 4:10). Israel became such a burden that Moses wished God would do him the favor of ending his life (compare Job 6:9).
Moses' complaint was acceptable, unlike the people's complaints, because he sought the Lord instead of longing for Egypt's pleasures.

Numbers 11:4–15

Israel had not given up the attitude that led to judgment at Taberah (11:1–3). At Taberah, the people complained, and the Lord sent fire among them.

Soon after, they joined the foreign rabble (a mixed group of non-Israelites who had left Egypt with them) in craving the foods of Egypt. They longed for the fish, vegetables, and other foods they had known there.

In doing this, they forgot the suffering and slavery they had experienced in Egypt. They remembered the food but ignored the hardship.

Numbers 11:1–35

This is one of many occasions in the wilderness when Israel was disobedient to the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Bread from Heaven Spirit Empowerment

Related verses

Exodus 18:18
Surely you and these people with you will wear yourselves out, because the task is too heavy for you. You cannot handle it alone.
Deuteronomy 1:9–12
At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone.
2 Corinthians 2:16
To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task?
Zechariah 6:13
Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’
Psalm 89:19
You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Manna Numbers, Book of

Topics

Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Kibrothhattaavah: Flesh Promised Manna: The Israelites: Punished for Despising Moses: Character of Complainings of Moses: Character of Impatience of Murmuring: Moses Prayer: Answered: Moses, Concerning the Complaint of the Israelites for Meat Presumption: Moses, in Rebuking Jehovah Trouble: Food

Numbers 11:14

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