Numbers 14:2

Translations

Modern

All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness!

Traditional

And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!

Literal

And all the sons of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness!

Latin

…et murmurati sunt contra Moysen et Aaron cuncti filii Israël, dicentes:

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Hebrew

English

All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness!

Notes

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 Fearing People God’s Faithfulness to His People

Related verses

Exodus 15:24
So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?”
Exodus 17:3
But the people thirsted for water there, and they grumbled against Moses: “Why have you brought us out of Egypt—to make us and our children and livestock die of thirst?”
Numbers 16:41
The next day the whole congregation of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You have killed the LORD’s people!”
1 Corinthians 10:10
And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.
Jude 1:16
These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.
Numbers 14:27–29
“How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me.
Exodus 16:2–3
And there in the desert the whole congregation of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron.
Philippians 2:14–15
Do everything without complaining or arguing,
Numbers 11:1
Soon the people began to complain about their hardship in the hearing of the LORD, and when He heard them, His anger was kindled, and fire from the LORD blazed among them and consumed the outskirts of the camp.
Deuteronomy 1:27
You grumbled in your tents and said, “Because the LORD hates us, He has brought us out of the land of Egypt to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to be annihilated.
Numbers 11:15
If this is how You are going to treat me, please kill me right now—if I have found favor in Your eyes—and let me not see my own wretchedness.”
Psalm 106:24
They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 1:26–33

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Aaron Asher (Tribe) Deuteronomy, Book of Moses Numbers, Book of Remnant Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Aaron: Murmured Against, by the People Cowardice in Fearing to Attempt the Conquest of Canaan Desert, Journey of Israel Through The: The People Terrified and Rebel Disobedience to God in Refusing to Enter the Promised Land Government: Mosaic: Refused to Make Conquest of Canaan Israel: Complaining Over the Report Moses: People Complain Against Moses and Aaron Murmuring: Provokes God Trouble: when the Spies Brought Their Adverse Report

Numbers 14:2

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