Keraia
Numbers 14

Numbers 14:22

God’s Forgiveness and Judgment · Numbers 14:20–35
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Translations

Modern
…not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness—yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times—
Traditional
Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice;
Literal
…indeed all these men who have seen My glory and the signs that I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have put Me to the test these ten times and have not heeded My voice,
Latin
Attamen omnes homines qui viderunt majestatem meam, et signa quæ feci in Ægypto et in solitudine, et tentaverunt me jam per decem vices, nec obedierunt voci meæ,

Original

Hebrew
English
…not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness—yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times—

Notes

Numbers 14:22

The people did not obey or have faith because they refused to listen to God's voice. They had seen the Lord's glory and miraculous signs (see study note on 14:10; Exodus 4:29–31; 7:1–11:10; 14:15–31; 16:1–17:13).

Numbers 14:20–25

Because Moses argued with God, God forgave Israel's rebellion and did not destroy them. Yet, the stubborn generation of adults would never see the promised land.

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.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 1:34–40

Places

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

Glossary

Asher (Tribe) Caleb Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of Remnant Wilderness of Zin Wilderness Wanderings Wrath of God

Topics

Disobedience to God: Denunciations Against Impenitence: The Israelites Israel: Return to the Wilderness, where They Remain for Thirty Eight Years Israel: The Judgment of God Upon Them in Consequence of Their Unbelief and Complaining Judgments: Upon the Israelites for Complaining Miracles: The Wicked: Proof Against Obduracy (Hardness): Israelites Ten: (Used for an Indefinite Number)