King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they [are] bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD [is] with us: fear them not.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Just don't rebel against ADONAI. And don't be afraid of the people living in the land - we'll eat them up! Their defense has been taken away from them, and ADONAI is with us! Don't be afraid of them!"
Berean Standard Bible:
Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”
American Standard Version:
Only rebel not against Jehovah, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is removed from over them, and Jehovah is with us: fear them not.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Only rebel{H4775} not ye against the LORD{H3068}, neither fear{H3372} ye the people{H5971} of the land{H776}; for they are bread{H3899} for us: their defence{H6738} is departed{H5493} from them, and the LORD{H3068} is with us: fear{H3372} them not.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 7:18
- Thou shalt not be afraid of them: [but] shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;
Romans 8:31
- ¶ What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Deuteronomy 31:6
- Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
2 Chronicles 20:17
- Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.
2 Chronicles 32:8
- With him [is] an arm of flesh; but with us [is] the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
Numbers 24:8
- God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce [them] through with his arrows.
Deuteronomy 31:8
- And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
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Commentary for Numbers 14:9
**Themes:**
1. **Trust in God:** The verse emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord despite the presence of daunting challenges, such as the formidable inhabitants of the Promised Land.
2. **Courage and Obedience:** It calls for courage and obedience to God's commands, urging the Israelites not to rebel against Him or fear the native people.
3. **Divine Assistance:** The theme of God's presence and assistance is central, suggesting that with the Lord's support, the Israelites have nothing to fear from their enemies.
4. **God's Sovereignty:** The verse reflects the belief in God's sovereignty over all nations and His ability to deliver His people into the land He promised them.
**Historical Context:**
Numbers 14:9 is part of the narrative in the Book of Numbers, which recounts the events during the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. After sending twelve spies to scout the land of Canaan, ten spies returned with a negative report, filled with fear of the inhabitants. However, two spies, Caleb and Joshua, brought a positive report, encouraging the people to trust in God's promise.
This verse is part of Joshua and Caleb's plea to the Israelite community not to be dissuaded by the majority's lack of faith. They remind the people of God's power and presence, and the ease with which God can overcome the inhabitants of Canaan, described metaphorically as "bread for us," indicating that the Canaanites would be easily conquered and consumed.
The historical context is set during a pivotal moment when the Israelites' faith is tested, and their response will determine whether they enter the Promised Land or wander in the wilderness. Unfortunately, the people's lack of faith led to God's decree that the generation that came out of Egypt would not enter the land, except for Caleb and Joshua, who demonstrated unwavering trust in God.
*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: H4775
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָרַד
Transliteration: mârad
Pronunciation: maw-rad'
Description: a primitive root; to rebel; rebel(-lious). - 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: H3372
There are 305 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרֵא
Transliteration: yârêʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-ray'
Description: a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten; affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H3899
There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לֶחֶם
Transliteration: lechem
Pronunciation: lekh'-em
Description: from לָחַם; See also בֵּית לְעַפְרָה; food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it); (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. - Strong's Number: H6738
There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צֵל
Transliteration: tsêl
Pronunciation: tsale
Description: from צָלַל; shade, whether literal or figurative; defence, shade(-ow). - Strong's Number: H5493
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סוּר
Transliteration: çûwr
Pronunciation: soor
Description: or שׂוּר; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative); be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without.