Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Because they have not followed me wholeheartedly, not one of those who were twenty years old or more when they came up out of Egypt will see the land I promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob— New Living Translation ‘Of all those I rescued from Egypt, no one who is twenty years old or older will ever see the land I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, for they have not obeyed me wholeheartedly. English Standard Version ‘Surely none of the men who came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land that I swore to give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, because they have not wholly followed me, Berean Standard Bible ‘Because they did not follow Me wholeheartedly, not one of the men twenty years of age or older who came out of Egypt will see the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob— Berean Literal Bible ‘Surely none shall see of the men who came up from Egypt, from a son of twenty years and above, the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—for they have not wholly followed Me— King James Bible 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: New King James Version ‘Surely none of the men who came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and above, shall see the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, because they have not wholly followed Me, New American Standard Bible ‘None of the men who came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; for they did not follow Me fully, NASB 1995 ‘None of the men who came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob; for they did not follow Me fully, NASB 1977 ‘None of the men who came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob; for they did not follow Me fully, Legacy Standard Bible ‘None of the men who came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; for they did not follow Me fully, Amplified Bible ‘None of the men who came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I promised to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, because they have not followed Me completely, Berean Annotated Bible ‘Because they did not follow Me wholeheartedly, not one of the men twenty years of age or older who came out of Egypt (land of bondage) will see the land that I swore to give Abraham (father of many), Isaac (he laughs), and Jacob (he grasps the heel)— Christian Standard Bible ‘Because they did not remain loyal to me, none of the men twenty years old or more who came up from Egypt will see the land I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob — Holman Christian Standard Bible Because they did not follow Me completely, none of the men 20 years old or more who came up from Egypt will see the land I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob— American Standard Version 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: Contemporary English Version And he said that no one who was 20 years or older when they left Egypt would enter the land he had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Not one of those people believed in the LORD's power, English Revised Version 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation 'None of the people 20 years old or older, who came from Egypt, will see the land I promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob with an oath. This is because they didn't wholeheartedly follow me.' Good News Translation 'I swear that because they did not remain loyal to me, none of the men twenty years old or older who came out of Egypt will enter the land that I promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.' International Standard Version Not one of the men who went up from Egypt, from 20 years old and above, will see the land that I promised to give to their ancestors, that is, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, because none of them followed me wholeheartedly, NET Bible Because they have not followed me wholeheartedly, not one of the men twenty years old and upward who came from Egypt will see the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, New Heart English Bible 'Surely none of the men who came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me: Webster's Bible Translation Surely none of the men that came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible‘Because they did not follow Me wholeheartedly, not one of the men twenty years of age or older who came out of Egypt will see the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob— World English Bible ‘Surely none of the men who came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey do not see—the men who are coming up out of Egypt from a son of twenty years and upward—the ground which I have sworn to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, for they have not been fully after Me, Berean Literal Bible ‘Surely none shall see of the men who came up from Egypt, from a son of twenty years and above, the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—for they have not wholly followed Me— Young's Literal Translation They do not see -- the men who are coming up out of Egypt from a son of twenty years and upward -- the ground which I have sworn to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, for they have not been fully after Me; Smith's Literal Translation If the men coming up out of Egypt, from the son of twenty years and above, shall see the land which I sware to Abraham, to Isaak and to Jacob; for they filled not up after me: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf these men, that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land, which I promised with an oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: because they would not follow me, Catholic Public Domain Version ‘These men, who ascended out of Egypt, from twenty years and above, will not see the land, which I have promised under an oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For they were not willing to follow me, New American Bible None of the men twenty years old or more who have come up from Egypt will see the land I promised under oath to Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, because they have not followed me unreservedly— New Revised Standard Version ‘Surely none of the people who came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land that I swore to give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, because they have not unreservedly followed me— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSurely none of the men who came up out of the land of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated ‘The men who came up from Egypt from a son of twenty years and above shall not see the land that I swore to Abraham and to Isaac and to Yaquuv, because they have not followed wholly after me: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Surely none of the men that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob; because they have not wholly followed Me; Brenton Septuagint Translation Surely these men who came up out of Egypt from twenty years old and upward, who know good and evil, shall not see the land which I sware to give to Abraam and Isaac and Jacob, for they have not closely followed after me: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Tribes East of the Jordan…10So the anger of the LORD was kindled that day, and He swore an oath, saying, 11‘Because they did not follow Me wholeheartedly, not one of the men twenty years of age or older who came out of Egypt will see the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob— 12not one except Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun—because they did follow the LORD wholeheartedly.’… Cross References Because they did not follow Me wholeheartedly, Numbers 14:24 But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and has followed Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he has entered, and his descendants will inherit it. Deuteronomy 1:36 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.” Joshua 14:8-9 Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. / On that day Moses swore to me, saying, ‘Surely the land on which you have set foot will be an inheritance to you and your children forever, because you have wholly followed the LORD my God.’ not one of the men twenty years of age or older Numbers 14:29 Your 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. Deuteronomy 1:35 “Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, Numbers 26:64-65 Among all these, however, there was not one who had been numbered by Moses and Aaron the priest when they counted the Israelites in the Wilderness of Sinai. / For the LORD had told them that they would surely die in the wilderness. Not one was left except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. who came out of Egypt Exodus 12:51 And on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions. Exodus 13:18 So God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the Israelites left the land of Egypt arrayed for battle. Hebrews 3:16 For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? will see the land that I swore to give Deuteronomy 1:35 “Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, Psalm 95:11 So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.” Hebrews 3:18-19 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. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob— Exodus 6:8 And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” Genesis 26:3-4 Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. / I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, Genesis 28:13-15 And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” 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.” Treasury of Scripture Surely none of the men that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me: from twenty Numbers 14:28,29 Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: … Numbers 26:2,64,65 Take the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, from twenty years old and upward, throughout their fathers' house, all that are able to go to war in Israel… Deuteronomy 1:35 Surely there shall not one of these men of this evil generation see that good land, which I sware to give unto your fathers, because Numbers 14:24,30 But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it… Joshua 14:8,9 Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God… wholly followed me. Jump to Previous Abraham Egypt Isaac Jacob ly Promised Surely Sware Swore Twenty Upward Wholeheartedly WhollyJump to Next Abraham Egypt Isaac Jacob ly Promised Surely Sware Swore Twenty Upward Wholeheartedly WhollyNumbers 32 1. The Reubenites and Gadites ask for inheritance on the east side of Jordan6. Moses reproves them 16. They offer him conditions with which he is content 33. Moses assigns them the land 39. They conquer it. Because they did not follow Me wholeheartedly This phrase highlights the importance of complete devotion to God. In the context of Numbers 32, the Israelites had repeatedly shown a lack of faith and obedience, particularly during the incident of the spies in Numbers 13-14. The phrase "wholeheartedly" suggests a total commitment, which was lacking in the generation that left Egypt. This concept is echoed in Deuteronomy 6:5, where the Israelites are commanded to love God with all their heart, soul, and strength. The failure to follow God wholeheartedly is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, often leading to consequences for the Israelites. not one of the men twenty years of age or older who came out of Egypt will see the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob— Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe people of God who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were journeying to the Promised Land. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who communicated God's commands and judgments to the people. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to give to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. The Exodus The event of the Israelites' departure from Egypt, symbolizing God's deliverance and faithfulness. 5. The Rebellion Refers to the Israelites' lack of faith and disobedience, particularly the incident of the spies in Numbers 13-14, which led to God's judgment. Teaching Points Wholehearted DevotionGod desires complete commitment from His people. Partial obedience is not enough; we are called to follow Him with our whole hearts. Consequences of Disobedience The Israelites' failure to trust and obey God resulted in severe consequences. This serves as a warning to us about the seriousness of disobedience. Faith and Trust in God's Promises Despite challenges, we must trust in God's promises, as exemplified by Caleb and Joshua, who believed in God's ability to fulfill His word. Learning from the Past The experiences of the Israelites are recorded for our instruction. We should learn from their mistakes and strive to live in obedience to God. The Importance of Faithfulness Faithfulness to God is crucial in our walk with Him. It requires perseverance and a steadfast heart, even when circumstances are difficult. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 32:11?2. Why did God declare "they have not followed Me wholeheartedly" in Numbers 32:11? 3. How can we ensure we follow God wholeheartedly in our daily lives? 4. What other biblical examples show consequences of not following God wholeheartedly? 5. How does Numbers 32:11 challenge us to examine our commitment to God? 6. What steps can we take to strengthen our faith and obedience to God? 7. Why did God deny entry to the Promised Land to those over twenty in Numbers 32:11? 8. How does Numbers 32:11 reflect on the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. What does Numbers 32:11 reveal about God's expectations for faith and trust? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 32? 11. Who were the believers in the Old Testament? 12. Which books are in the Old Testament? 13. What is the order of the Bible's books? 14. What is the chronological order of events in the Bible? What Does Numbers 32:11 Mean Because they did not follow Me wholeheartedlyGod’s charge targets the root issue: divided loyalty. Although Israel had witnessed plagues, the Red Sea, and daily manna, their hearts wavered when the spies’ report stirred fear (Numbers 13–14). Wholehearted devotion is more than momentary enthusiasm; it is sustained trust that translates into obedient action (Deuteronomy 6:5; Joshua 14:8–9). • The Lord measures the heart, not just the deed. Caleb is singled out for having “a different spirit” and for “following Me wholeheartedly” (Numbers 14:24). • Half-heartedness breeds grumbling, resistance, and eventually rebellion (Psalm 95:8–11; Hebrews 3:12). • Genuine faith obeys even when circumstances seem impossible (James 2:18; 1 Corinthians 10:5 reminds us that God “was not pleased with most of them, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness”). not one of the men twenty years of age or older The age line marks covenant accountability. Those old enough to bear arms and make communal decisions bore responsibility for rejecting God’s promise (Numbers 14:29). • Accountability grows with understanding; God judges fairly (Luke 12:48). • The verse underscores that sin’s consequences can fall on a whole generation, yet God spares children who were not party to the rebellion (Deuteronomy 1:39). who came out of Egypt The very people delivered by God’s mighty hand failed to trust Him for the next step (Exodus 14:31 compared with Numbers 14:11). • Past experiences with God never exempt us from present faith. • Being “baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea” (1 Corinthians 10:2) did not guarantee future obedience. will see the land Losing the privilege of entering Canaan meant forfeiting the rest and abundance God had prepared (Hebrews 3:16–19). • Disbelief turns privileges into lost opportunities. • God’s discipline is severe but purposeful; it prepares the next generation to walk in faith (Joshua 5:6). that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob— The promise stands firm even when individuals fall. God will fulfill His oath, yet He will do so with people who trust Him (Genesis 12:7; 26:3; 28:13; Romans 4:20–21). • Divine faithfulness does not cancel human responsibility (2 Timothy 2:13). • The covenant’s fulfillment moves forward through a believing remnant, ultimately pointing to Christ, the true Seed who inherits the promises (Galatians 3:16). summary Numbers 32:11 is God’s solemn reminder that wholehearted faith matters. A generation, accountable for its choices, forfeited entry into the land even though God’s covenant promise remained intact. Their story urges us to cultivate undivided trust, respond promptly to God’s leading, and cherish the inheritance secured for all who believe. Verse 11. - That came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward. Here is another instance of the haste and inaccuracy with which Moses spoke. The Divine sentence of exclusion had been pronounced upon all who were numbered at Sinai as being then over twenty (Numbers 14:29).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew ‘Becauseכִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they did not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no follow Me אַחֲרָֽי׃ (’a·ḥă·rāy) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part wholeheartedly, מִלְא֖וּ (mil·’ū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of not one אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not of the men הָאֲנָשִׁ֜ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person twenty עֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth years of age מִבֶּ֨ן (mib·ben) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son or older וָמַ֔עְלָה (wā·ma‘·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top who came הָעֹלִ֣ים (hā·‘ō·lîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively out of Egypt מִמִּצְרַ֗יִם (mim·miṣ·ra·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa will see יִרְא֨וּ (yir·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see the land הָאֲדָמָ֔ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 127: Ground, land I swore נִשְׁבַּ֛עְתִּי (niš·ba‘·tî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear to give Abraham, לְאַבְרָהָ֥ם (lə·’aḇ·rā·hām) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation Isaac, לְיִצְחָ֖ק (lə·yiṣ·ḥāq) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah and Jacob— וּֽלְיַעֲקֹ֑ב (ū·lə·ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc Links Numbers 32:11 NIVNumbers 32:11 NLT Numbers 32:11 ESV Numbers 32:11 NASB Numbers 32:11 KJV Numbers 32:11 BibleApps.com Numbers 32:11 Biblia Paralela Numbers 32:11 Chinese Bible Numbers 32:11 French Bible Numbers 32:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 32:11 Surely none of the men who came (Nu Num.) |
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