King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon,
Complete Jewish Bible:
This is why it says, in the Book of the Wars of ADONAI, ". . . Vahev at Sufah, the vadis of Arnon,
Berean Standard Bible:
Therefore it is stated in the Book of the Wars of the LORD: “Waheb in Suphah and the wadis of the Arnon,
American Standard Version:
Wherefore it is said in the book of the Wars of Jehovah, Vaheb in Suphah, And the valleys of the Arnon,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Wherefore it is said{H559} in the book{H5612} of the wars{H4421} of the LORD{H3068}, What he did{H2052} in the Red sea{H5492}, and in the brooks{H5158} of Arnon{H769},
Cross-References (KJV):
Joshua 10:13
- And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. [Is] not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day.
2 Samuel 1:18
- (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah [the use of] the bow: behold, [it is] written in the book of Jasher.)
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Commentary for Numbers 21:14
Numbers 21:14 is a verse that references an ancient song or record known as "the book of the wars of the LORD." This text is not found within the canonical books of the Bible but is mentioned here, suggesting it was a historical or poetic document familiar to the Israelites. The verse is part of a larger narrative describing the journeys and battles of the Israelites as they wandered in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, on their way to the Promised Land.
The specific mention of the Red Sea and the brooks of Arnon is significant. The crossing of the Red Sea (also known as the Reed Sea) is one of the most iconic events in the Hebrew Bible, where the Israelites miraculously crossed on dry ground as the waters parted, and the pursuing Egyptian army was drowned (Exodus 14). The brooks of Arnon refers to a region near Moab, which is associated with a battle where the Israelites, under the leadership of Moses, defeated the king of Arnon, gaining territory and water rights (Numbers 21:21-30).
In summary, Numbers 21:14 alludes to a historical record that celebrated the mighty acts of God on behalf of the Israelites. It serves as a reminder of God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people from bondage and leading them to victory over their enemies. This verse encapsulates the themes of divine intervention, the fulfillment of God's promises, and the ongoing struggle of the Israelites to possess the land that God had promised to them. It also highlights the importance of remembering and recording the works of God for future generations, a common practice in ancient cultures, including the Israelites.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - Strong's Number: H5612
There are 174 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סֵפֶר
Transliteration: çêpher
Pronunciation: say'-fer
Description: or (feminine) סִפְרָה; (Psalm 56:8 (אֲבֵדָה)), from סָפַר; properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book; bill, book, evidence, [idiom] learn(-ed) (-ing), letter, register, scroll. - Strong's Number: H4421
There are 308 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִלְחָמָה
Transliteration: milchâmâh
Pronunciation: mil-khaw-maw'
Description: from לָחַם (in the sense of fighting); a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. warfare); battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). - 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: H2052
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: וָהֵב
Transliteration: Vâhêb
Pronunciation: vaw-habe'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Vaheb, a place in Moab; what he did. - Strong's Number: H5492
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סוּפָה
Transliteration: çûwphâh
Pronunciation: soo-faw'
Description: from סוּף; a hurricane; Red Sea, storm, tempest, whirlwind, Red sea. - Strong's Number: H5158
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַחַל
Transliteration: nachal
Pronunciation: nakh'-al
Description: or (feminine) נַחְלָה; (Psalm 124:4), or נַחֲלָה; (Ezekiel 47:19; Ezekiel 48:28), from נָחַל in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine); brook, flood, river, stream, valley. - Strong's Number: H769
There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְנוֹן
Transliteration: ʼArnôwn
Pronunciation: ar-nohn'
Description: or אַרְנֹןlemma אַרְנן missing vowel, corrected to אַרְנֹן; from רָנַן; a brawling stream; the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory; Arnon.