Translations
Modern
See what the land is like and whether its people are strong or weak, few or many.
Traditional
And see the land, what it is; and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be strong or weak, few or many;
Literal
And see the land, how it is, and the people dwelling in it, is he strong or weak, is he few or many;
Latin
…considerate terram, qualis sit: et populum qui habitator est ejus, utrum fortis sit an infirmus: si pauci numero an plures:
Original
Hebrew
English
See what the land is like and whether its people are strong or weak, few or many.
Notes
Twelve spies explored the fertile land of Canaan and found strong enemies defending it. Earlier chapters show Israel's disobedience, hinting at future failures. The Israelites did not have the obedience, courage, or faith to capture the land. So, the Lord made them spend 40 years in the Wilderness of Sinai. That generation did not receive their inheritance in the promised land.
Parallels
Glossary
Anak, Anakim, Anakites Benjamin, Tribe of Deuteronomy, Book of Hebron (Place) Moses Numbers, Book of Paran Pi-hahiroth Remnant Warfare Wilderness of Zin
Topics
Canaan: Land of Spies Sent Into, by Moses Holy Land: Twelve Men Sent to Spy Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Kadeshbarnea in Wilderness of Rithmah or Paran: Spies Sent