King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And from Bamoth [in] the valley, that [is] in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon.
Complete Jewish Bible:
and from Bamot to the valley by the plain of Mo'av at the start of the Pisgah range, where it overlooks the desert.
Berean Standard Bible:
and from Bamoth to the valley in Moab where the top of Pisgah overlooks the wasteland.
American Standard Version:
and from Bamoth to the valley that is in the field of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh down upon the desert.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And from Bamoth{H1120} in the valley{H1516}, that is in the country{H7704} of Moab{H4124}, to the top{H7218} of Pisgah{H6449}, which looketh{H8259} toward{H6440} Jeshimon{H3452}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 23:28
- And Balak brought Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh toward Jeshimon.
Numbers 23:14
- And he brought him into the field of Zophim, to the top of Pisgah, and built seven altars, and offered a bullock and a ram on [every] altar.
Numbers 26:63
- ¶ These [are] they that were numbered by Moses and Eleazar the priest, who numbered the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan [near] Jericho.
Deuteronomy 1:5
- On this side Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying,
Deuteronomy 34:1
- ¶ And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that [is] over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan,
Deuteronomy 4:49
- And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.
Numbers 33:49
- And they pitched by Jordan, from Bethjesimoth [even] unto Abelshittim in the plains of Moab.
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Commentary for Numbers 21:20
Numbers 21:20 is a verse from the fourth book of the Bible, which recounts the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. This particular verse is situated within the context of the Israelites' travels as they make their way towards the Promised Land. The verse specifically mentions the geographical progression of their journey from "Bamoth in the valley," which is located in the territory of Moab, to the "top of Pisgah," a mountain peak that offers a vantage point overlooking the desert region called "Jeshimon."
The historical context of this verse is deeply rooted in the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness, which was a period of testing and development of their faith. The mention of Moab is significant as it was the land of the Moabites, descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, and a people who had a complex relationship with the Israelites, ranging from hostility to kinship.
The "top of Pisgah" is especially noteworthy because it is the place from which Moses would later view the Promised Land before his death, as recorded in Deuteronomy 34:1-4. The name "Jeshimon" can be translated as "wasteland" or "desert," and it symbolizes the harsh, barren landscapes that the Israelites had to traverse during their 40-year journey.
The themes present in this verse include divine guidance, as God leads the Israelites through specific routes; the importance of geographical and historical settings in the biblical narrative; and the idea of journeying towards a divinely promised destination. It also reflects the broader theme of pilgrimage and the spiritual journey of God's people towards their ultimate inheritance, which is a recurring motif throughout the Bible.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1120
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּמוֹת
Transliteration: Bâmôwth
Pronunciation: baw-moth'
Description: plural of בָּמָה; heights; or (fully) בָּמוֹת בַּעַל; from the same and בַּעַל; heights of Baal; Bamoth or Bamoth-Baal, a place East of the Jordan; Bamoth, Bamoth-baal. - Strong's Number: H1516
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גַּיְא
Transliteration: gayʼ
Pronunciation: gah'-ee
Description: or (shortened) גַּי; probably (by transmutation) from the same root as גֵּוָה (abbreviated); a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent); valley. - Strong's Number: H7704
There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂדֶה
Transliteration: sâdeh
Pronunciation: saw-deh'
Description: or שָׂדַי; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field (as flat); country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. - Strong's Number: H4124
There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוֹאָב
Transliteration: Môwʼâb
Pronunciation: mo-awb
Description: from a prolonged form of the prepositional prefix m-and אָב; from (her (the mother's)) father; Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants; Moab. - Strong's Number: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. - Strong's Number: H6449
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פִּסְגָּה
Transliteration: Piçgâh
Pronunciation: pis-gaw'
Description: from פָּסַג; a cleft; Pisgah, a Mountain East of Jordan; Pisgah. - Strong's Number: H8259
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁקַף
Transliteration: shâqaph
Pronunciation: shaw-kaf'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to lean out (of a window), i.e. (by implication) peep or gaze (passively, be a spectacle); appear, look (down, forth, out). - Strong's Number: H6440
There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּנִים
Transliteration: pânîym
Pronunciation: paw-neem'
Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. - Strong's Number: H3452
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְשִׁימוֹן
Transliteration: yᵉshîymôwn
Pronunciation: yesh-ee-mone'
Description: from יָשַׁם; a desolation; desert, Jeshimon, solitary, wilderness.