Numbers 13:33

The Reports of the Spies · Numbers 13:25–33
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Translations

Modern
We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak that come from the Nephilim! We seemed like grasshoppers in our own sight, and we must have seemed the same to them!”
Traditional
And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.
Literal
And there we saw the Nephilim, the sons of Anak from the Nephilim! And we were in our own sight like grasshoppers; and so we were in their eyes.”
Latin
Ibi vidimus monstra quædam filiorum Enac de genere giganteo: quibus comparati, quasi locustæ videbamur.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak that come from the Nephilim! We seemed like grasshoppers in our own sight, and we must have seemed the same to them!”

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Caleb Joshua Moses

People

Anak: Ancestor of giant people in Canaan Nephilim: Mysterious giants mentioned in the pre-flood and post-flood eras

Glossary

Asher (Tribe) Benjamin, Tribe of Deuteronomy, Book of Giants Hebron (Place) Joshua, Book of Moses Nephilim Numbers, Book of Remnant

Topics

Anakim: A Race of Giants Cowardice: The Ten Spies Desert, Journey of Israel Through The: Spies Bring Back Evil Report Grasshopper: General Scriptures Concerning Holy Land: Twelve Men Sent to Spy Israel: Return with a Majority Report and a Minority Report Majority and Minority Reports of the Spies Murmuring: Guilt of Encouraging Others In Nephilim Reports: Majority and Minority of Spies The Anakim were Called: The Sons of Anak The Anakim: Israel Terrified By The Nephilim Trouble: when the Spies Brought Their Adverse Report