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." except Caleb the son of JephunnehThis phrase highlights the unique status of Caleb among the Israelites. Caleb, whose name in Hebrew means "dog" or "faithful," is distinguished from the rest of the Israelites who were condemned to die in the wilderness. The mention of his father, Jephunneh, roots Caleb in the tribe of Judah, emphasizing his heritage and the importance of lineage in Israelite society. Caleb's exception underscores the biblical principle that God rewards faithfulness and obedience, setting him apart as a model of unwavering trust in God's promises. He will see it
This promise to Caleb is significant because it contrasts with the fate of the other Israelites who doubted God's ability to deliver the Promised Land into their hands. The verb "see" in Hebrew, "ra'ah," implies not just physical sight but also experiencing and possessing. Caleb's faith grants him the privilege of not only seeing the land but also partaking in its blessings. This serves as an encouragement to believers that faith in God's promises leads to tangible rewards. and I will give him and his descendants the land
The promise extends beyond Caleb to his descendants, illustrating the biblical theme of generational blessing. The Hebrew word for "give," "natan," conveys a sense of a divine gift or grant, emphasizing that the land is a gracious provision from God. This inheritance is a testament to God's faithfulness to those who are loyal to Him, reinforcing the idea that the blessings of faithfulness can impact future generations. on which he has set foot
This phrase signifies the tangible reality of God's promise. The act of setting foot on the land symbolizes possession and claim. In ancient Near Eastern culture, walking on land was a common legal act to establish ownership. Caleb's physical presence on the land is a prophetic act of claiming God's promise, reminding believers that faith often requires action and stepping out in trust. because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly
The Hebrew word for "wholeheartedly," "male," means "full" or "complete." Caleb's complete devotion to God is the reason for his reward. This phrase highlights the importance of undivided loyalty and faithfulness to God. Caleb's example challenges believers to examine their own commitment to God, encouraging them to pursue a relationship with Him that is marked by total dedication and trust. His account is a powerful reminder that God honors those who follow Him with their whole heart. Persons / Places / Events 1. CalebA faithful spy from the tribe of Judah who, along with Joshua, trusted in God's promise to give Israel the Promised Land. His faithfulness is rewarded with the promise of inheritance. 2. JephunnehCaleb's father, mentioned to identify Caleb's lineage, which is significant in the context of Israel's tribal structure. 3. The Promised LandThe land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Caleb is assured a portion of this land due to his faithfulness. 4. The Wilderness GenerationThe Israelites who were led out of Egypt but failed to trust God to enter the Promised Land, resulting in their wandering for 40 years. 5. The LORDThe covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is faithful to His promises and rewards those who follow Him wholeheartedly. Teaching Points Wholehearted DevotionCaleb is commended for following the LORD wholeheartedly. This teaches us the importance of complete devotion and trust in God, even when others doubt. Faith RewardedCaleb's faithfulness resulted in a tangible reward. This illustrates that God honors those who remain steadfast in their faith and obedience. Legacy of FaithCaleb's inheritance was not just for him but for his descendants. Our faithfulness can have lasting impacts on future generations. Standing Against the MajorityCaleb stood firm in his faith despite the majority's fear and unbelief. This encourages us to stand firm in our convictions, even when it is unpopular. God's FaithfulnessThe fulfillment of God's promise to Caleb reminds us of God's unwavering faithfulness to His word and His people. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Caleb's example challenge you to follow God more wholeheartedly in your own life? 2. In what ways can you stand firm in your faith when faced with opposition or doubt from others? 3. How can the account of Caleb and the Promised Land encourage you to trust in God's promises for your life today? 4. What are some practical ways you can ensure that your faith leaves a positive legacy for future generations? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's faithfulness in your life. How can this memory strengthen your faith in current challenges? Connections to Other Scriptures Numbers 13-14These chapters provide the background account of the twelve spies, including Caleb and Joshua, and the Israelites' initial refusal to enter the Promised Land. Joshua 14:6-15This passage recounts Caleb's request and receipt of Hebron as his inheritance, fulfilling the promise made in Deuteronomy 1:36. Hebrews 3:7-19This New Testament passage reflects on the unbelief of the wilderness generation and encourages believers to remain faithful, as Caleb did. People Amorites, Anakites, Caleb, Canaanites, Eshcol, Isaac, Israelites, Jacob, Jephunneh, Joshua, Laban, Moses, Nun, Og, Seir, SihonPlaces Arabah, Ashtaroth, Bashan, Dizahab, Edrei, Egypt, Euphrates River, Hazeroth, Heshbon, Horeb, Hormah, Jordan River, Kadesh-barnea, Laban, Lebanon, Moab, Mount Seir, Negeb, Paran, Seir, Suph, Tophel, Valley of EshcolTopics Caleb, Descendants, Except, Followed, Foot, Fully, Heart, Jephunneh, Jephun'neh, Save, Sons, Trod, Trodden, Wholeheartedly, WhollyDictionary of Bible Themes Deuteronomy 1:36 8253 faithfulness, examples
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Early in the year 1857. NOTE: This edition of this sermon is taken from an earlier published edition of Spurgeon's 1857 message. The sermon that appears in The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, vol. 45, was edited and abbreviated somewhat. For edition we have restored the fuller text of the earlier published edition, while retaining a few of the editorial refinements of the Met Tab edition. "And they took of the fruit of the land in their hands, and brought it down unto us, and brought us word again …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 45: 1899Preventive against Backsliding.
It is most instructive to note how exceedingly anxious the early Christians were, that, as soon as a man was converted, he should be "filled with the Holy Ghost." They knew no reason why weary wastes of disappointing years should stretch between Bethel and Peniel, between the Cross and Pentecost. They knew it was not God's will that forty years of wilderness wanderings should lie between Egypt and the Promised Land (Deut. i. 2). When Peter and John came to the Samaritans, and found that they were …
John MacNeil—The Spirit-Filled Life Afraid of Giants
'And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said unto them, Get you up this way southward, and go up into the mountain; 18. And see the land, what it is; and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be strong or weak, few or many; 19. And what the land is that they dwell in, whether it be good or bad; and what cities they be that they dwell in, whether in tents, or in strong holds; 20. And what the land is, whether it be fat or lean, whether there be wood therein, or not. And be …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Philo of Alexandria, the Rabbis, and the Gospels - the Final Development of Hellenism in Its Relation to Rabbinism and the Gospel According to St. John.
It is strange how little we know of the personal history of the greatest of uninspired Jewish writers of old, though he occupied so prominent a position in his time. [173] Philo was born in Alexandria, about the year 20 before Christ. He was a descendant of Aaron, and belonged to one of the wealthiest and most influential families among the Jewish merchant-princes of Egypt. His brother was the political head of that community in Alexandria, and he himself on one occasion represented his co-religionists, …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah A Plain Description of the Essence and Attributes of God, Out of the Holy Scripture, So Far as Every Christian must Competently Know, and Necessarily Believe, that Will be Saves.
Although no creature can define what God is, because he is incomprehensible (Psal. cxliii. 3) and dwelling in inaccessible light (1 Tim. vi. 16); yet it has pleased his majesty to reveal himself to us in his word, so far as our weak capacity can best conceive him. Thus: God is that one spiritual and infinitely perfect essence, whose being is of himself eternally (Deut. i. 4; iv. 35; xxxii. 39; vi. 4; Isa. xlv. 5-8; 1 Cor. viii. 4; Eph. iv. 5, 6; 1 Tim. ii. 5; John iv. 24; 2 Cor. iii. 17; 1 Kings …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety The Mountainous Country of Judea.
"What is the mountainous country of Judea? It is the king's mountain." However Judea, here and there, doth swell out much with mountains, yet its chief swelling appears in that broad back of mountains, that runs from the utmost southern cost as far as Hebron, and almost as Jerusalem itself. Which the Holy Scripture called "The hill-country of Judah," Joshua 21:11; Luke 1:39. Unless I am very much mistaken,--the maps of Adricomus, Tirinius, and others, ought to be corrected, which have feigned to …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Kadesh. Rekam, and that Double. Inquiry is Made, Whether the Doubling it in the Maps is Well Done.
The readers of the eastern interpreters will observe, that Kadesh is rendered by all Rekam, or in a sound very near it. In the Chaldee, it is 'Rekam': in the Syriac, 'Rekem': in the Arabic, 'Rakim'... There are two places noted by the name Rekam in the very bounds of the land,--to wit, the southern and eastern: that is, a double Kadesh. I. Of Kadesh, or Rekam, in the south part, there is no doubt. II. Of it, in the eastern part, there is this mention: "From Rekam to the east, and Rekam is as the …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Barren Fig-Tree. Temple Cleansed.
(Road from Bethany and Jerusalem. Monday, April 4, a.d. 30.) ^A Matt. XXI. 18, 19, 12, 13; ^B Mark XI. 12-18; ^C Luke XIX. 45-48. ^b 12 And ^a 18 Now ^b on the morrow [on the Monday following the triumphal entry], ^a in the morning ^b when they were come out from Bethany, ^a as he returned to the city [Jerusalem], he hungered. [Breakfast with the Jews came late in the forenoon, and these closing days of our Lord's ministry were full of activity that did not have time to tarry at Bethany for it. Our …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel In the Temple at the Feast of Tabernacles.
(October, a.d. 29.) ^D John VII. 11-52. ^d 11 The Jews therefore sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he? [It was now eighteen months since Jesus had visited Jerusalem, at which time he had healed the impotent man at Bethesda. His fame and prolonged obscurity made his enemies anxious for him to again expose himself in their midst. John here used the word "Jews" as a designation for the Jerusalemites, who, as enemies of Christ, were to be distinguished from the multitudes who were in doubt …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Moses and his Writings
[Illustration: (drop cap W) Clay letter tablet of Moses' time.] We now begin to understand a little of the very beginning of God's Book--of the times in which it was written, the materials used by its first author, and the different kinds of writing from which he had to choose; but we must go a step farther. How much did Moses know about the history of his forefathers, Abraham and Jacob, and of all the old nations and kings mentioned in Genesis, before God called him to the great work of writing …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making Appendix ii. Philo of Alexandria and Rabbinic Theology.
(Ad. vol. i. p. 42, note 4.) In comparing the allegorical Canons of Philo with those of Jewish traditionalism, we think first of all of the seven exegetical canons which are ascribed to Hillel. These bear chiefly the character of logical deductions, and as such were largely applied in the Halakhah. These seven canons were next expanded by R. Ishmael (in the first century) into thirteen, by the analysis of one of them (the 5th) into six, and the addition of this sound exegetical rule, that where two …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah The Blessing of Jacob Upon Judah. (Gen. Xlix. 8-10. )
Ver. 8. "Judah, thou, thy brethren shall praise thee; thy hand shall be on the neck of thine enemies; before thee shall bow down the sons of thy father. Ver. 9. A lion's whelp is Judah; from the prey, my son, thou goest up; he stoopeth down, he coucheth as a lion, and as a full-grown lion, who shall rouse him up? Ver. 10. The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come, and unto Him the people shall adhere." Thus does dying Jacob, in announcing …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Deuteronomy
Owing to the comparatively loose nature of the connection between consecutive passages in the legislative section, it is difficult to present an adequate summary of the book of Deuteronomy. In the first section, i.-iv. 40, Moses, after reviewing the recent history of the people, and showing how it reveals Jehovah's love for Israel, earnestly urges upon them the duty of keeping His laws, reminding them of His spirituality and absoluteness. Then follows the appointment, iv. 41-43--here irrelevant (cf. …
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