Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, “If only we had died in Egypt! Or in this wilderness! New Living Translation Their voices rose in a great chorus of protest against Moses and Aaron. “If only we had died in Egypt, or even here in the wilderness!” they complained. English Standard Version And all the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The whole congregation said to them, “Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! Berean Standard Bible All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness! King James Bible And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness! New King James Version And all the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt! Or if only we had died in this wilderness! New American Standard Bible And all the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron; and the entire congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt! Or even if we had died in this wilderness! NASB 1995 All the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron; and the whole congregation said to them, “Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! NASB 1977 And all the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron; and the whole congregation said to them, “Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! Legacy Standard Bible And all the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron; and the whole congregation said to them, “Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! Amplified Bible All the Israelites murmured [in discontent] against Moses and Aaron; and the whole congregation said to them, “Oh that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or that we had died in this wilderness! Christian Standard Bible All the Israelites complained about Moses and Aaron, and the whole community told them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness! Holman Christian Standard Bible All the Israelites complained about Moses and Aaron, and the whole community told them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness! American Standard Version And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would that we had died in this wilderness! Contemporary English Version and complained to Moses and Aaron, "We wish we had died in Egypt or somewhere out here in the desert! English Revised Version And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness! GOD'S WORD® Translation They complained to Moses and Aaron, "If only we had died in Egypt or this desert! Good News Translation They complained against Moses and Aaron, and said, "It would have been better to die in Egypt or even here in the wilderness! International Standard Version All the Israelis complained against Moses and Aaron. Then the entire assembly responded, "We wish that we had died in Egypt or in this wilderness. NET Bible And all the Israelites murmured against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, "If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had perished in this wilderness! New Heart English Bible All the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said to them, "Would that we had died in the land of Egypt, or would that we had died in this wilderness. Webster's Bible Translation And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said to them, O that we had died in the land of Egypt! or O that we had died in this wilderness! Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAll the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness! World English Bible All the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron. The whole congregation said to them, “We wish that we had died in the land of Egypt, or that we had died in this wilderness! Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand all the sons of Israel murmur against Moses and against Aaron, and all the congregation says to them, “O that we had died in the land of Egypt, or in this wilderness, O that we had died! Young's Literal Translation and all the sons of Israel murmur against Moses, and against Aaron, and all the company say unto them, 'O that we had died in the land of Egypt, or in this wilderness, O that we had died! Smith's Literal Translation And all the children of Israel will murmur against Moses, and against Aaron; and all the assembly will say to them, Would we died in the land of Egypt! or in this desert would that we died! Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And all the sons of Israel were murmuring against Moses and Aaron, saying: New American Bible All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, the whole community saying to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt,” or “If only we would die here in the wilderness! New Revised Standard Version And all the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron; the whole congregation said to them, “Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron; and the whole congregation said to them, Would God we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would God that we had died in this wilderness! Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all of the children of Israel complained against Moshe and against Ahron, and the whole assembly said to them: “Oh, that we had died in the land of Egypt or in this wilderness! Oh that we were dead! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron; and the whole congregation said unto them: 'Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would we had died in this wilderness! Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron; and all the congregation said to them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People Rebel1Then the whole congregation lifted up their voices and cried out, and that night the people wept. 2All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness! 3Why is the LORD bringing us into this land to fall by the sword? Our wives and children will become plunder. Would it not be better for us to go back to Egypt?”… Cross References Exodus 16:2-3 And there in the desert the whole congregation of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron. / “If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in the land of Egypt!” they said. “There we sat by pots of meat and ate our fill of bread, but you have brought us into this desert to starve this whole assembly to death!” Exodus 17:3 But the people thirsted for water there, and they grumbled against Moses: “Why have you brought us out of Egypt—to make us and our children and livestock die of thirst?” Deuteronomy 1:27 You grumbled in your tents and said, “Because the LORD hates us, He has brought us out of the land of Egypt to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to be annihilated. Psalm 106:25 They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD. 1 Corinthians 10:10 And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. Hebrews 3:16-19 For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? ... Exodus 14:11-12 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us into the wilderness to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? / Did we not say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.” Deuteronomy 9:23 And when the LORD sent you out from Kadesh-barnea, He said, “Go up and possess the land that I have given you.” But you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You neither believed Him nor obeyed Him. Psalm 78:19-20 They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness? / When He struck the rock, water gushed out and torrents raged. But can He also give bread or supply His people with meat?” Psalm 95:8-11 do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, though they had seen My work. / For forty years I was angry with that generation, and I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known My ways.” ... 1 Corinthians 10:5-6 Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. Exodus 15:24 So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” Exodus 16:7-9 and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we, that you should grumble against us?” / And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.” / Then Moses said to Aaron, “Tell the whole congregation of Israel, ‘Come before the LORD, for He has heard your grumbling.’” Exodus 16:12 “I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’” Exodus 17:2 So the people contended with Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why do you contend with me?” Moses replied. “Why do you test the LORD?” Treasury of Scripture And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said to them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness! murmured Numbers 16:41 Exodus 15:24 Exodus 16:2,3 would Numbers 14:28,29 Numbers 11:15 1 Kings 19:4 Jump to Previous Aaron Assembly Children Company Congregation Crying Death Desert Died Egypt Israel Israelites Waste Whole WildernessJump to Next Aaron Assembly Children Company Congregation Crying Death Desert Died Egypt Israel Israelites Waste Whole WildernessNumbers 14 1. The people murmur at the news6. Joshua and Caleb labor to still them 11. God threatens them 13. Moses intercedes with God, and obtains pardon 26. The Murmurers are debarred from entering into the land 36. The men who raised the evil report die by a plague 40. The people that would invade the land against the will of God are smitten All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron The Israelites' grumbling reflects a recurring theme of discontent and lack of faith among the people during their wilderness journey. This behavior is seen throughout the Exodus narrative, where the Israelites frequently express dissatisfaction with their circumstances (Exodus 16:2-3, 17:3). The grumbling against Moses and Aaron, God's appointed leaders, signifies a deeper rebellion against God's authority and plan. This act of rebellion is not just against human leaders but against God Himself, as Moses and Aaron were His chosen instruments (Numbers 16:11). and the whole congregation said to them “If only we had died in the land of Egypt or if only we had died in this wilderness! Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and are now journeying through the wilderness toward the Promised Land. 2. Moses The leader appointed by God to bring the Israelites out of Egypt and guide them through the wilderness. 3. Aaron Moses' brother and the high priest, who assists Moses in leading the people. 4. The Wilderness The desert area where the Israelites are wandering due to their lack of faith and disobedience. 5. Egypt The land of slavery from which the Israelites were delivered by God's mighty hand. Teaching Points The Danger of GrumblingGrumbling reflects a lack of faith and trust in God's plan and provision. It can lead to a hardened heart and disobedience. Remembering God's Past Faithfulness The Israelites' desire to return to Egypt shows a forgetfulness of God's past deliverance. We must remember and recount God's faithfulness in our lives. The Consequences of Disobedience The Israelites' grumbling led to severe consequences, including wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. Disobedience can delay or derail God's promises in our lives. The Importance of Leadership Moses and Aaron faced the challenge of leading a rebellious people. Godly leadership requires patience, perseverance, and reliance on God. Trusting God's Promises Despite the challenges, God had promised the Israelites a land flowing with milk and honey. Trusting in God's promises requires faith, even when circumstances seem dire. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 14In Numbers 14:2, how plausible is it that a whole nation would suddenly wish to return to Egypt after seeing so many miraculous events? How does the Bible address resistance to change? What is the main theme of the Book of Numbers? What does the Bible say regarding cynicism?XIV. (2) And all the children of Israel murmured.--When the people murmured in like manner in the wilderness of Sin (Exodus 16:2-3) against Moses and Aaron because they had brought them forth into the wilderness, Moses assured them that at even they should know that it was Jehovah Himself who had brought them out from the land of Egypt (Ibid, Numbers 14:6). On the present occasion their murmuring was not against Moses and Aaron only, but they openly rebelled against Jehovah Himself, to whom they ascribed, in the way of reproach, their exodus from the land of Egypt. Verse 2. - Murmured against Moses and against Aaron; whom they probably suspected and accused of seeking their own personal ends. Here we may see the true reason why Joshua had not been put forward to advocate an immediate advance. The Septuagint has διεγόγγυζον (cf. 1 Corinthians 10:10). Would God we had died. לוּ־מָתְנוּ. Septuagint, ὄφελον ἀπεθάνομεν. The A.V. is unnecessarily strong.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Allכֹּ֖ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son grumbled וַיִּלֹּ֙נוּ֙ (way·yil·lō·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Moses מֹשֶׁ֣ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver and Aaron, אַהֲרֹ֔ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every congregation הָעֵדָ֗ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage said וַֽיֹּאמְר֨וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say to them, אֲלֵהֶ֜ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “If only לוּ־ (lū-) Preposition Strong's 3863: If, would that! we had died מַ֙תְנוּ֙ (maṯ·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill in the land בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Egypt, מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa or א֛וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if if only לוּ־ (lū-) Preposition Strong's 3863: If, would that! we had died מָֽתְנוּ׃ (mā·ṯə·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill in this הַזֶּ֖ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that wilderness! בַּמִּדְבָּ֥ר (bam·miḏ·bār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech Links Numbers 14:2 NIVNumbers 14:2 NLT Numbers 14:2 ESV Numbers 14:2 NASB Numbers 14:2 KJV Numbers 14:2 BibleApps.com Numbers 14:2 Biblia Paralela Numbers 14:2 Chinese Bible Numbers 14:2 French Bible Numbers 14:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 14:2 All the children of Israel murmured against (Nu Num.) |
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