Deuteronomy 2:13
Now rise up, said I, and get you over the brook Zered. And we went over the brook Zered.
Original Language Analysis
עַתָּ֗ה
H6258
קֻ֛מוּ
Now rise up
H6965
קֻ֛מוּ
Now rise up
Strong's:
H6965
Word #:
2 of 11
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
וַֽנַּעֲבֹ֖ר
And we went over
H5674
וַֽנַּעֲבֹ֖ר
And we went over
Strong's:
H5674
Word #:
3 of 11
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
נַ֥חַל
the brook
H5158
נַ֥חַל
the brook
Strong's:
H5158
Word #:
6 of 11
a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
וַֽנַּעֲבֹ֖ר
And we went over
H5674
וַֽנַּעֲבֹ֖ר
And we went over
Strong's:
H5674
Word #:
8 of 11
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
The brook Zered (modern Wadi al-Hasa) flows into the Dead Sea from the east, marking the historical boundary between Edom and Moab. Crossing it meant Israel had successfully navigated the delicate passage past Edom and was approaching Moab's territory, drawing ever closer to the final goal of entering Canaan from the east.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'brook Zered' moment are you facing—a definitive crossing from waiting into action?
- How do you discern when God's timing shifts from preparation to forward movement?
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Analysis & Commentary
The command 'Now rise up... and get you over the brook Zered' marks a turning point—from circling to advancing. The brook Zered served as the boundary between Edomite territory and Moabite lands, representing both geographical progress and the resumption of Israel's forward mission. God's timing for movement is precise—not before readiness, not after opportunity passes. Divine direction includes both waiting seasons and action moments.