Deuteronomy 1:26
Notwithstanding ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God:
Original Language Analysis
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
וְלֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
1 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
אֲבִיתֶ֖ם
Notwithstanding ye would
H14
אֲבִיתֶ֖ם
Notwithstanding ye would
Strong's:
H14
Word #:
2 of 8
to breathe after, i.e., (figuratively) to be acquiescent
לַֽעֲלֹ֑ת
not go up
H5927
לַֽעֲלֹ֑ת
not go up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
3 of 8
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
וַתַּמְר֕וּ
but rebelled
H4784
וַתַּמְר֕וּ
but rebelled
Strong's:
H4784
Word #:
4 of 8
to be (causatively, make) bitter (or unpleasant); (figuratively) to rebel (or resist; causatively, to provoke)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 8
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
פִּ֥י
against the commandment
H6310
פִּ֥י
against the commandment
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
6 of 8
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
Historical Context
This rebellion at Kadesh-barnea (Numbers 13-14) became the pivotal moment determining Israel's fate—40 years of wilderness wandering until the faithless generation died. It illustrates the severe consequences of unbelief despite God's demonstrated faithfulness.
Questions for Reflection
- What clear commands are you rationalizing away due to circumstantial fears?
- How does viewing disobedience as rebellion change your response to God's word?
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Analysis & Commentary
Israel's refusal to 'go up' directly contradicted God's clear command (verse 21). The verb 'ma'an' (rebel) indicates willful disobedience, not mere hesitation. Their rebellion was against 'the commandment of the LORD,' making it fundamentally a spiritual issue of faith, not a tactical decision about military readiness. Disobedience to clear commands, regardless of circumstances, constitutes rebellion against God's authority.