Translations
Modern
So that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the LORD had burned among them.
Traditional
And he called the name of the place Taberah: because the fire of the Lord burnt among them.
Literal
And he called the name of that place Taberah, because the fire of YHWH had burned among them.
Latin
Vocavitque nomen loci illius, Incensio: eo quod incensus fuisset contra eos ignis Domini.
Original
Hebrew
English
So that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the LORD had burned among them.
Notes
The people asked Moses to speak to God again on their behalf. This stopped the fire of God's judgment (compare Exodus 15:25; 32:11–14).
Taberah: Compare Numbers 11:34–35; see Deuteronomy 9:22.
This is one of many occasions in the wilderness when Israel was disobedient to the Lord.
Theme notes and profiles
Places
Taberah: Israelite camp where God sent fire as judgment
Glossary
Topics
Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Kibrothhattaavah: Called Taberah Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Kibrothhattaavah: Complaining Punished by Fire Miracles: Catalogue of Judgment by Fire Murmuring: Israelites Taberah: A Place in the Wilderness where the Israelites Were Punished for Their Complaining