Numbers 14:17

Translations

Modern

So now I pray, may the power of my Lord be magnified, just as You have declared:

Traditional

And now, I beseech thee, let the power of my Lord be great, according as thou hast spoken, saying,

Literal

And now, please, let the power of my Lord be great, as You have spoken, saying,

Latin

Magnificetur ergo fortitudo Domini sicut jurasti, dicens:

Original

Hebrew

English

So now I pray, may the power of my Lord be magnified, just as You have declared:

Notes

Numbers 14:17–18

Moses had used this argument before when he asked for forgiveness for Israel's rebellion (Exodus 32:10–14). Moses knew God would still punish the Israelites (Deuteronomy 7:9–10).

Numbers 14:13–25

Moses spoke to God on behalf of his people. He reminded God that his reputation related to Israel's. He pleaded for God to continue his faithfulness.

Numbers 14:1–45

The people rejected the testimony of the faithful spies, Joshua and Caleb. Then rebellion spread throughout the community. Moses intervened to save Israel from total destruction. Those who disobeyed God died during a 40-year journey in the wilderness.

Numbers 13:1–14:45

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 God Protects His Servant

Related verses

Micah 3:8
As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.
Matthew 9:6
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”
Matthew 9:8
When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Moses Numbers, Book of Remnant Wilderness Wanderings Wrath of God

Topics

Intercession of Man with God Intercession: Answered: when the People Complained on Account of the Report of the Spies Israel: The Judgment of God Upon Them in Consequence of Their Unbelief and Complaining Moses: Character of Magnified of God Moses: Character of Unaspiring Prayer: Pleas offered In Unselfishness: Moses

Numbers 14:17

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