Deuteronomy 3:25
Deuteronomy 3:25 in Multiple Translations
Please let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan—that pleasant hill country as well as Lebanon!”
I pray thee, let me go over, and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon.
Let me go over, I pray thee, and see the good land that is beyond the Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon.
Let me go over, O Lord, and see the good land on the other side of Jordan, and that fair mountain country, even Lebanon.
Please, let me cross over the Jordan and see the good land there, the beautiful hills, and the mountains of Lebanon!”
I pray thee let me go ouer and see the good land that is beyond Iorden, that goodly mountaine, and Lebanon.
Let me pass over, I pray Thee, and see the good land which [is] beyond the Jordan, this good hill-country, and Lebanon.
Please let me go over and see the good land that is beyond the Jordan, that fine mountain, and Lebanon.”
I pray thee, let me go over, and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon.
I will pass over therefore, and will see this excellent land beyond the Jordan, and this goodly mountain, and Libanus.
So please allow me to cross the Jordan River and to see the good/fertile land on the west side, the beautiful hilly area and the mountains in Lebanon.’
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 3:25
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 3:25
- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 3:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 3:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 3:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:25
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 3:25
- Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 3:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:25
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 3:25
Context — Moses Forbidden to Cross the Jordan
25Please let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan—that pleasant hill country as well as Lebanon!”
26But the LORD was angry with me on account of you, and He would not listen to me. “That is enough,” the LORD said to me. “Do not speak to Me again about this matter. 27Go to the top of Pisgah and look to the west and north and south and east. See the land with your own eyes, for you will not cross this Jordan.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 4:21–22 | The LORD, however, was angry with me on account of you, and He swore that I would not cross the Jordan to enter the good land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. For I will not be crossing the Jordan, because I must die in this land. But you shall cross over and take possession of that good land. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 20:6 | On that day I swore to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands. |
| 3 | Exodus 3:8 | I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 11:11–12 | But the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in the rain from heaven. It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year. |
| 5 | Numbers 32:5 | “If we have found favor in your sight,” they said, “let this land be given to your servants as a possession. Do not make us cross the Jordan.” |
Deuteronomy 3:25 Summary
[Moses was asking God to let him cross over the Jordan River to see the beautiful land that God had promised to the Israelites, as described in Deuteronomy 3:25. This land was special because it was fertile and beautiful, with abundant fruit and produce, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:7-10. Moses wanted to experience this land for himself, but God had other plans, as seen in Deuteronomy 3:26-27. This reminds us that God's ways are not always our ways, but we can trust His goodness and sovereignty, as described in Isaiah 55:8-9 and Romans 11:33-36.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Moses want to cross over to the good land beyond the Jordan?
Moses wanted to cross over to see the good land beyond the Jordan because he had heard of its beauty and fertility, and he wanted to experience it for himself, as seen in Deuteronomy 3:25, and this desire is reminiscent of the Israelites' desire to enter the Promised Land, as described in Exodus 3:8
What was special about the hill country and Lebanon that Moses wanted to see?
The hill country and Lebanon were known for their beauty and fertility, with Lebanon being famous for its cedar trees, as mentioned in 1 Kings 5:6, and the hill country being a place of abundant fruit and produce, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:7-10
Was Moses' request to cross over to the good land beyond the Jordan a selfish desire?
While Moses' request may have been motivated by a desire to see the beauty of the land, it was also a desire to fulfill God's promise to the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:35, and to experience the fruit of God's covenant with them, as described in Leviticus 26:3-13
How does this verse relate to the overall story of Moses and the Israelites?
This verse is a poignant moment in the story of Moses, as it highlights his desire to enter the Promised Land, which is a central theme of the book of Deuteronomy, and it also foreshadows the eventual entry of the Israelites into the land under the leadership of Joshua, as described in Joshua 1:1-9
Reflection Questions
- What are the deep desires of your heart, and how do they align with God's plans and promises for your life?
- How do you respond when God says 'no' to your requests, as He did to Moses in Deuteronomy 3:26?
- What are the 'good lands' in your life that you are hoping to experience, and how can you trust God to provide them in His timing?
- How can you, like Moses, trust God's sovereignty and goodness even when you don't understand His ways or timing?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 3:25
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 3:25
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:25
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:25
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:25
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 3:25
Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 3:25
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:25
Sermons on Deuteronomy 3:25
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Keeping Fresh by A.W. Tozer | The preacher delves into the concept of 'hupomnesis,' which means to actively remind or be passively reminded of something, often prompted by another. This act of remembering is cr |
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David and Goliath by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the promise of a land flowing with milk and honey, which is described as the glory of all lands on earth. He emphasizes the importance of cas |
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The Resurrection of the Hidden Talent by Carter Conlon | In this sermon on Matthew chapter 25, the preacher discusses the parable of the talents. He explains that the kingdom of heaven is like a man who goes on a journey and entrusts his |
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The Will of God - Part 2 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of renunciation in the Christian life. He highlights how God often puts us in situations where we must choose to let go or hol |
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There Is Still a Song by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophet Habakkuk and his cry to God about the evil and oppression he sees in the world. Habakkuk questions why God allows such injustice |
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God's Purpose and Plan by Francois Carr | This sermon emphasizes the journey of Moses from Egypt to the promised land, highlighting the importance of living in God's perfect will and not getting stuck in the wilderness or |
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Israel's Call Upon God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of Moses and the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. He emphasizes how God heard the cry of the Israelites and remember |







