Numbers 14:30
Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.
Original Language Analysis
אִם
Doubtless ye shall not
H518
אִם
Doubtless ye shall not
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
1 of 20
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נָשָׂ֙אתִי֙
H5375
נָשָׂ֙אתִי֙
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
7 of 20
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יָדִ֔י
concerning which I sware
H3027
יָדִ֔י
concerning which I sware
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
9 of 20
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
לְשַׁכֵּ֥ן
to make you dwell
H7931
לְשַׁכֵּ֥ן
to make you dwell
Strong's:
H7931
Word #:
10 of 20
to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
אֶתְכֶ֖ם
H853
אֶתְכֶ֖ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כִּ֚י
H3588
כִּ֚י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
13 of 20
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אִם
Doubtless ye shall not
H518
אִם
Doubtless ye shall not
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
14 of 20
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
בִּן
the son
H1121
בִּן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
16 of 20
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וִֽיהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
and Joshua
H3091
וִֽיהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
and Joshua
Strong's:
H3091
Word #:
18 of 20
jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader
Historical Context
This judgment occurred before the assembled congregation, providing incontrovertible evidence of God's power and displeasure with rebellion against His appointed leadership. The event became a perpetual warning (26:10).
Questions for Reflection
- How do God's judgments vindicate His servants who are falsely accused?
- What does immediate fulfillment of prophecy demonstrate about God's word and power?
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Analysis & Commentary
Immediately upon Moses finishing speaking, 'the ground clave asunder that was under them'—dramatic fulfillment of the prophesied 'new thing.' The timing's precision demonstrated God's sovereign control and Moses' prophetic authority. The verb 'clave' (Hebrew 'baqa') means to split or cleave, indicating violent rupture of the earth's surface.