Numbers 14:27

Translations

Modern

“How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me.

Traditional

How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me.

Literal

“How long do I bear this evil congregation, they who complain against Me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel, which they make against Me.

Latin

Usquequo multitudo hæc pessima murmurat contra me? querelas filiorum Israël audivi.

Original

Hebrew

English

“How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me.

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 Complaints God Protects His Servant

Related verses

Exodus 16:12
“I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’”
1 Corinthians 10:10
And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.
Exodus 16:28
Then the LORD said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to keep My commandments and instructions?
Numbers 14:11
And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them?
Mark 9:19
“O unbelieving generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to Me.”
Matthew 17:7
Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”

Parallels

Deuteronomy 1:34–40

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Caleb Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Joshua, Book of Numbers, Book of Remnant Rest Wilderness Wanderings Wrath of God

Topics

God: Knowledge of Grumbling Holy Spirit: Israelites Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning 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: The Forty Years of Wandering, a Judgment Murmuring: Against God Murmuring: Punishment of Reprobacy: Israel Sin: Israel's Sin: Known to God Ungrateful People Unpardonable Sin: Israel

Numbers 14:27

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