Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Nevertheless, as surely as I live and as surely as the glory of the LORD fills the whole earth, New Living Translation But as surely as I live, and as surely as the earth is filled with the LORD’s glory, English Standard Version But truly, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD, Berean Standard Bible “Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD, King James Bible But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD. New King James Version but truly, as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD— New American Standard Bible however, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the LORD. NASB 1995 but indeed, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the LORD. NASB 1977 but indeed, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible but indeed, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of Yahweh. Amplified Bible but indeed as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Yet as I live and as the whole earth is filled with the LORD’s glory, Holman Christian Standard Bible Yet as surely as I live and as the whole earth is filled with the LORD’s glory, American Standard Version but in very deed, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of Jehovah; Contemporary English Version But as surely as I live and my power has no limit, English Revised Version but in very deed, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD; GOD'S WORD® Translation But as I live and as the glory of the LORD fills the whole earth, I solemnly swear that Good News Translation But I promise that as surely as I live and as surely as my presence fills the earth, International Standard Version But just as I live, and just as the whole earth will be filled with the LORD's glory, NET Bible But truly, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the LORD. New Heart English Bible But truly, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD; Webster's Bible Translation But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD, World English Bible but in very deed—as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with Yahweh’s glory— Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut nevertheless, as I live, indeed, the whole earth is filled [with] the glory of YHWH, Young's Literal Translation and yet, I live -- and it is filled -- the whole earth -- with the honour of Jehovah; Smith's Literal Translation But yet I live, and the glory of Jehovah shall fill all the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs I live: and the whole earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, as I live, the entire world shall be filled with the glory of the Lord. New American Bible Yet, by my life and the LORD’s glory that fills the whole earth, New Revised Standard Version nevertheless—as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut as truly as I live, the whole earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated However, I live, and all the earth is filled with the glory of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But in very deed, as I live--and all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD-- Brenton Septuagint Translation But as I live and my name is living, so the glory of the Lord shall fill all the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Forgiveness and Judgment20“I have pardoned them as you requested,” the LORD replied. 21“Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD, 22not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness—yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times—… Cross References Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” Habakkuk 2:14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. Psalm 72:19 And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. Isaiah 11:9 They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the sea is full of water. Psalm 19:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 97:6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. Isaiah 40:5 And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Isaiah 66:18 “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” Revelation 5:13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. Ephesians 1:10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ. Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Treasury of Scripture But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD. as truly Deuteronomy 32:40 Isaiah 49:18 Jeremiah 22:24 all the Psalm 72:19 Habakkuk 2:14 Matthew 6:10 Jump to Previous Deed Earth Honour Indeed Surely WholeJump to Next Deed Earth Honour Indeed Surely WholeNumbers 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 Yet as surely as I live This phrase emphasizes the certainty and unchanging nature of God's existence. In biblical context, God's declaration of His own life is a powerful affirmation of His eternal nature. This is reminiscent of God's self-identification in Exodus 3:14, "I AM WHO I AM," highlighting His self-existence and sovereignty. The phrase underscores the seriousness of the statement that follows, as it is grounded in the unassailable truth of God's eternal life. and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD, Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is speaking in this verse, affirming His sovereignty and the certainty of His promises. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who intercedes for the people after their rebellion and lack of faith in entering the Promised Land. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who have just expressed doubt and fear about entering Canaan, leading to God's declaration of judgment. 4. The Promised Land (Canaan) The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, which the Israelites are on the brink of entering. 5. The Wilderness The place where the Israelites are currently wandering due to their disobedience and lack of faith. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and FaithfulnessDespite human failure and rebellion, God's plans and purposes remain unshaken. His declaration that the earth will be filled with His glory is a testament to His ultimate control and faithfulness to His promises. The Certainty of God's Promises The phrase "as surely as I live" underscores the certainty and unchangeable nature of God's word. Believers can trust that what God has spoken will come to pass. The Call to Reflect God's Glory As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect God's glory in our lives. This involves living in obedience, faith, and love, so that others may see God's character through us. The Consequences of Disobedience The context of this verse is a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and lack of faith. It serves as a warning to remain faithful and trust in God's promises. Hope in God's Ultimate Plan This verse provides hope that despite current circumstances, God's ultimate plan is for His glory to be recognized throughout the earth. This gives believers a future-oriented perspective, encouraging perseverance and faithfulness. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 14What events are chronicled in the Wars of the Lord? Numbers 21:14 - Does the mention of the 'Book of the Wars of the LORD,' which is lost to history, raise doubts about the completeness or preservation of biblical texts? How could the earth physically open and swallow people as described in Numbers 16:31-33? What does the Bible say about the world's end?Verse 21. - As truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord. Rather, "as truly as I live, and the glory of the Lord shall fill all the earth." Both clauses are dependent on יְאוּלָם, and the second is but the necessary correlative of the first. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Yetוְאוּלָ֖ם (wə·’ū·lām) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 199: However, on the contrary as surely as I אָ֑נִי (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I live חַי־ (ḥay-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life and as surely as the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every earth הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land is filled וְיִמָּלֵ֥א (wə·yim·mā·lê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of with the glory כְבוֹד־ (ḵə·ḇō·wḏ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness of the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Numbers 14:21 NIVNumbers 14:21 NLT Numbers 14:21 ESV Numbers 14:21 NASB Numbers 14:21 KJV Numbers 14:21 BibleApps.com Numbers 14:21 Biblia Paralela Numbers 14:21 Chinese Bible Numbers 14:21 French Bible Numbers 14:21 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 14:21 But in very deed as I live (Nu Num.) |
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