Numbers 14:5

Translations

Modern

Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown before the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel.

Traditional

Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.

Literal

And Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before the face of all the assembly of the congregation of the sons of Israel.

Latin

Quo audito, Moyses et Aaron ceciderunt proni in terram coram omni multitudine filiorum Israël.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown before the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel.

Notes

Numbers 14:5

Moses and Aaron bowed down to show humility, fear, grief, and anguish.

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

Numbers 16:4
When Moses heard this, he fell facedown.
Numbers 16:22
But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and said, “O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, when one man sins, will You be angry with the whole congregation?”
Numbers 16:45
“Get away from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” And Moses and Aaron fell facedown.
Ezekiel 9:8
While they were killing, I was left alone. And I fell facedown and cried out, “Oh, Lord GOD, when You pour out Your wrath on Jerusalem, will You destroy the entire remnant of Israel?”
Leviticus 9:24
Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown.
Joshua 5:14
“Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?”
1 Chronicles 21:16
When David lifted up his eyes and saw the angel of the LORD standing between heaven and earth, with a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem, David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell facedown.
Genesis 17:3
Then Abram fell facedown, and God said to him,
Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Revelation 5:14
And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
Revelation 4:10
…the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
Joshua 7:10
But the LORD said to Joshua, “Stand up! Why have you fallen on your face?

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

Glossary

Aaron Asher (Tribe) Congregation 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 Disobedience to God in Refusing to Enter the Promised Land Government: Mosaic: Refused to Make Conquest of Canaan Israel: Complaining Over the Report Trouble: when the Spies Brought Their Adverse Report

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