Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So tell them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you the very thing I heard you say: New Living Translation Now tell them this: ‘As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you the very things I heard you say. English Standard Version Say to them, ‘As I live, declares the LORD, what you have said in my hearing I will do to you: Berean Standard Bible So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Berean Literal Bible Say to them, as I live, says YHWH, very truly as you⁺ have spoken in My hearing, so will I do to you⁺. King James Bible Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: New King James Version Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the LORD, ‘just as you have spoken in My hearing, so I will do to you: New American Standard Bible Say to them, ‘As I live,’ declares the LORD, ‘just as you have spoken in My hearing, so I will do to you; NASB 1995 “Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the LORD, ‘just as you have spoken in My hearing, so I will surely do to you; NASB 1977 “Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the LORD, ‘just as you have spoken in My hearing, so I will surely do to you; Legacy Standard Bible Say to them, ‘As I live,’ declares Yahweh, ‘just as you have spoken in My hearing, so I will surely do to you; Amplified Bible Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the LORD, ‘just what you have spoken in My hearing I will most certainly do to you; Berean Annotated Bible So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD {YHWH}, I will do to you⁺ exactly as I heard you⁺ say. Christian Standard Bible Tell them: As I live—this is the LORD’s declaration—I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Holman Christian Standard Bible Tell them: As surely as I live,” this is the LORD’s declaration, “I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. American Standard Version Say unto them, As I live, saith Jehovah, surely as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: English Revised Version Say unto them, As I live, saith the LORD, surely as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: GOD'S WORD® Translation So tell them, 'As I live, declares the LORD, I solemnly swear I will do everything to you that you said I would do. Good News Translation Now give them this answer: 'I swear that as surely as I live, I will do to you just what you have asked. I, the LORD, have spoken. International Standard Version So tell them that as long as I live—consider this to be an oracle from the LORD—as certainly as you've spoken right into my ears, that's how I'm going to treat you. NET Bible Say to them, 'As I live, says the LORD, I will surely do to you just what you have spoken in my hearing. New Heart English Bible Tell them, 'As I live, says the LORD, surely as you have spoken in my ears, so will I do to you: Webster's Bible Translation Say to them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in my ears, so will I do to you: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. World English Bible Tell them, ‘As I live, says Yahweh, surely as you have spoken in my ears, so I will do to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsay to them: As I live—a declaration of YHWH—if, as you have spoken in My ears, do I not do so to you? Berean Literal Bible Say to them, as I live, says YHWH, very truly as you⁺ have spoken in My hearing, so will I do to you⁺. Young's Literal Translation say unto them, I live -- an affirmation of Jehovah -- if, as ye have spoken in Mine ears -- so I do not to you; Smith's Literal Translation Say to them, I live, says Jehovah, if not as ye spake in mine ears, so will I do to you: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSay therefore to them: As I live, saith the Lord: According as you have spoken in my hearing, so will I do to you. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, say to them: As I live, says the Lord, as you spoke in my hearing, so will I do to you. New American Bible Tell them: “By my life”—oracle of the LORD—“I will do to you just what I have heard you say. New Revised Standard Version Say to them, “As I live,” says the LORD, “I will do to you the very things I heard you say: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSay to them, As I live, says the LORD, as you have spoken in my presence, so will I do to you; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Say to them: ‘I am living, says LORD JEHOVAH, but as you have said before me, so shall I do to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Say unto them: As I live, saith the LORD, surely as ye have spoken in Mine ears, so will I do to you: Brenton Septuagint Translation Say to them, As I live, saith the Lord: surely as ye spoke into my ears, so will I do to you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Forgiveness and Judgment…27“How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me. 28So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. 29Your bodies will fall in this wilderness—all who were numbered in the census, everyone twenty years of age or older—because you have grumbled against Me.… Cross References So tell them: Exodus 19:3 Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, “This is what you are to tell the house of Jacob and explain to the sons of Israel: Ezekiel 3:11 Go to your people, the exiles; speak to them and tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ whether they listen or refuse to listen.” Jeremiah 1:7 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. As surely as I live, Jeremiah 22:24 “As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off. Ezekiel 18:3 As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, you will no longer quote this proverb in Israel. Ezekiel 33:11 Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’ declares the LORD, Jeremiah 23:24 “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 31:34 No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” Jeremiah 32:42 For this is what the LORD says: Just as I have brought all this great disaster on this people, so I will bring on them all the good I have promised them. I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Deuteronomy 1:34-36 When the LORD heard your words, He grew angry and swore an oath, saying, / “Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, / except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.” Psalm 106:24-27 They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise. / They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD. / So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness, … 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? … Hebrews 3:17-19 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? / So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter. Hebrews 3:11 So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” Psalm 95:11 So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.” Deuteronomy 2:14-15 The time we spent traveling from Kadesh-barnea until we crossed over the Brook of Zered was thirty-eight years, until that entire generation of fighting men had perished from the camp, as the LORD had sworn to them. / Indeed, the LORD’s hand was against them, to eliminate them from the camp, until they had all perished. Treasury of Scripture Say to them, As truly as I live, said the LORD, as you have spoken in my ears, so will I do to you: as truly Numbers 14:21,23 But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD… Numbers 26:64,65 But among these there was not a man of them whom Moses and Aaron the priest numbered, when they numbered the children of Israel in the wilderness of Sinai… Numbers 32:11 Surely none of the men that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I sware unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me: as ye have Psalm 14:2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. Jump to Previous Affirmation As Declares Ears Heard Hearing Surely What WordsJump to Next Affirmation As Declares Ears Heard Hearing Surely What WordsNumbers 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 So tell them: This phrase indicates a direct command from God to Moses, emphasizing the role of Moses as a mediator between God and the Israelites. It reflects the biblical theme of prophetic communication, where God often speaks through chosen individuals to convey His will to the people. This is consistent with the role of prophets throughout the Old Testament, such as Samuel, Elijah, and Isaiah. As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is speaking directly to Moses and the Israelites. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who intercedes on behalf of the people. 3. The Israelites The people of God who have been delivered from Egypt and are now in the wilderness, expressing doubt and rebellion against God. 4. The Wilderness of Paran The location where the Israelites are camped and where they express their lack of faith in God's promises. 5. The Promised Land (Canaan) The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, which the Israelites are journeying towards. Teaching Points The Power of WordsOur words have significant power and can shape our reality. Just as God responded to the Israelites' spoken doubts, we must be mindful of what we say, ensuring our words align with faith and trust in God. God's Faithfulness and Justice God is both faithful and just. He honors His promises but also holds us accountable for our actions and words. We must strive to live in a way that reflects our trust in His character. The Consequences of Unbelief Unbelief can lead to dire consequences, as seen with the Israelites who were denied entry into the Promised Land. We must guard our hearts against doubt and cultivate a strong faith in God's promises. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God is crucial. The Israelites' disobedience resulted in a prolonged wilderness experience. We should seek to obey God's commands and trust His guidance in our lives. Intercession and Leadership Moses' role as an intercessor highlights the importance of praying for others and leading with humility and faith. We are called to support and pray for our communities and leaders. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 14:28?2. How does Numbers 14:28 demonstrate God's response to unbelief and disobedience? 3. What does "as surely as I live" reveal about God's nature and promises? 4. How can we apply the warning in Numbers 14:28 to our daily faith walk? 5. Which New Testament teachings align with the consequences shown in Numbers 14:28? 6. How does Numbers 14:28 encourage us to trust God's promises in difficult times? 7. How does Numbers 14:28 reflect God's response to disbelief and disobedience? 8. What does Numbers 14:28 reveal about the nature of divine judgment? 9. How does Numbers 14:28 challenge the concept of free will? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 14? 11. How do priests and Levites differ in their roles? 12. Why does Samson, who is under a Nazirite vow, freely handle the lion's remains (Judges 14:8-9)? 13. How can Moses realistically be 120 years old (Deut. 31:2) when modern biology deems such an age implausible? 14. Is Job's story historically accurate? What Does Numbers 14:28 Mean So tell them:Moses is commanded to convey God’s verdict to the grumbling Israelites. Their own lips had uttered complaints (Numbers 14:2-3), so God responds directly. The phrase underlines that divine judgment is never guesswork; it is communicated plainly, just as in Exodus 4:22-23 when God told Pharaoh exactly what would happen. As surely as I live, The Lord swears by His own life, the highest possible guarantee (Hebrews 6:13-18). Because God’s life is eternal and unchangeable, His oath is unbreakable. Similar language appears in Deuteronomy 32:40 and Ezekiel 33:11, reminding us that every promise or warning from God carries the full weight of His eternal being. declares the LORD, This formal prophetic seal certifies that the words are not Moses’ opinion but God’s authoritative verdict, akin to “Thus says the LORD” in Isaiah 1:18. It underscores that Scripture’s pronouncements are infallible (2 Timothy 3:16), compelling every listener to respond in faith and obedience rather than skepticism. I will do to you The divine “I will” shows personal involvement; God is not aloof. As in Genesis 12:2-3 and Jeremiah 29:11, He personally executes blessings or, in this case, judgments. His sovereign right to act ensures that no human plan can thwart His decree (Job 42:2). exactly as I heard you say. Israel had cried, “Would that we had died in this wilderness!” (Numbers 14:2). God now grants their own wish—an eerie fulfillment of Proverbs 18:21’s warning that “death and life are in the power of the tongue.” This principle echoes Galatians 6:7-8: a person reaps what he sows, whether words or deeds. Positive examples such as Caleb’s faith-filled speech (Numbers 14:24) show the reverse is also true—God rewards trust. summary Numbers 14:28 is God’s solemn reply to Israel’s unbelief: He will literally carry out against them the very doom they spoke against themselves. Each phrase intensifies the certainty—spoken by God, sworn on His life, and delivered through His prophet. The verse teaches that our words reveal our hearts, invite corresponding divine response, and that God’s promises and warnings alike are utterly reliable. (28) As ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do unto you.--The Israelites had exclaimed in their sinful murmuring against God, "Would God we had died in the wilderness" (Numbers 14:2); and God declares in His wrathful displeasure that the judgment which they had thus invoked should be inflicted upon them, and that their carcases should fall in the wilderness.Hebrew So tell them:אֱמֹ֣ר (’ĕ·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say As surely as I אָ֙נִי֙ (’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 declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel I will do אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֥ה (’e·‘ĕ·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make to you לָכֶֽם׃ (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew exactly אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I heard בְּאָזְנָ֑י (bə·’ā·zə·nāy) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear you say. דִּבַּרְתֶּ֖ם (dib·bar·tem) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Links Numbers 14:28 NIVNumbers 14:28 NLT Numbers 14:28 ESV Numbers 14:28 NASB Numbers 14:28 KJV Numbers 14:28 BibleApps.com Numbers 14:28 Biblia Paralela Numbers 14:28 Chinese Bible Numbers 14:28 French Bible Numbers 14:28 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 14:28 Tell them As I live says Yahweh (Nu Num.) |
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