Numbers 27:12
And the LORD said unto Moses, Get thee up into this mount Abarim, and see the land which I have given unto the children of Israel.
Original Language Analysis
יְהוָה֙
And the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
And the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 16
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עֲלֵ֛ה
Get thee up
H5927
עֲלֵ֛ה
Get thee up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
5 of 16
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
הַ֥ר
into this mount
H2022
הַ֥ר
into this mount
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
7 of 16
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
הַזֶּ֑ה
H2088
וּרְאֵה֙
and see
H7200
וּרְאֵה֙
and see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
10 of 16
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
13 of 16
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נָתַ֖תִּי
which I have given
H5414
נָתַ֖תִּי
which I have given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
14 of 16
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Historical Context
Mount Nebo in the Abarim range (Deuteronomy 32:49, 34:1) provided panoramic view of Canaan. Moses would die there after seeing the promise fulfilled—joining the generation that died in the wilderness yet with unique honor. His burial place remained unknown (Deuteronomy 34:6), perhaps preventing idolatrous veneration.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God show kindness to you even when you experience consequences of failure?
- What 'promised land' visions has God given you even if you won't personally see complete fulfillment?
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Analysis & Commentary
God told Moses, 'Get thee up into this mount Abarim, and see the land which I have given unto the children of Israel.' Though Moses couldn't enter Canaan, God graciously allowed him to see it. This mercy demonstrated that even disciplined servants remain loved by God. Consequences don't equal rejection; God shows kindness even when administering necessary judgment.