King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And I besought the LORD at that time, saying,
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Then I pleaded with ADONAI,
Berean Standard Bible:
At that time I also pleaded with the LORD:
American Standard Version:
And I besought Jehovah at that time, saying,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And I besought{H2603} the LORD{H3068} at that time{H6256}, saying{H559},
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Corinthians 12:8
- For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
2 Corinthians 12:9
- And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 3:23
Deuteronomy 3:23 is part of the third book of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses. It is set within the broader context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.
**Themes:**
1. **Prayer and Supplication:** The verse reflects Moses' fervent prayer to God, highlighting the importance of turning to God in times of need or desire.
2. **Leadership and Concern:** As a leader, Moses expresses his deep concern for the people and the future of Israel, which is a recurring theme in his leadership narrative.
3. **Human Limitations and Divine Permission:** Moses' request to enter the Promised Land underscores the human limitations set by God, as well as the concept of divine permission and sovereignty over human affairs.
4. **Promise and Fulfillment:** The verse is part of a larger narrative concerning the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites, juxtaposed with the personal consequences of disobedience or failure to trust God fully.
**Historical Context:**
The Israelites are on the plains of Moab, east of the Jordan River, having conquered the lands of Sihon and Og, two Amorite kings. Moses is speaking to the Israelites, recounting their journey and God's laws. At this point, the people are poised to enter Canaan, the land promised to their ancestors.
In Deuteronomy 3:23, Moses recalls how he pleaded with the Lord to allow him to cross over the Jordan and see the good land beyond. This plea comes after God had informed Moses that he would not enter the Promised Land due to an earlier incident at Meribah (Numbers 20:1-13), where Moses did not uphold the Lord's holiness before the people. Despite Moses' leadership and his close relationship with God, his inability to enter Canaan serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the necessity of faith and trust in God.
This verse encapsulates the tension between divine promise and human fallibility, as well as the role of intercession and the limits of human agency in the outworking of God's plan.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2603
There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָנַן
Transliteration: chânan
Pronunciation: khaw-nan'
Description: a primitive root (compare חָנָה); properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition); beseech, [idiom] fair, (be, find, shew) favour(-able), be (deal, give, grant (gracious(-ly), intreat, (be) merciful, have (shew) mercy (on, upon), have pity upon, pray, make supplication, [idiom] very. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H6256
There are 258 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵת
Transliteration: ʻêth
Pronunciation: ayth
Description: from עַד; time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.; [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.