Numbers 14:1
Numbers 14:1 in Multiple Translations
Then the whole congregation lifted up their voices and cried out, and that night the people wept.
And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.
And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.
Then all the people gave load cries of grief, and all that night they gave themselves up to weeping.
Then everybody there cried out loud all night.
Then all ye Congregation lifted vp their voice, and cryed: and the people wept that night,
And all the company lifteth up and give forth their voice, and the people weep during that night;
All the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.
And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.
Wherefore the whole multitude crying wept that night.
That night, all the Israeli people cried loudly.
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Numbers 14:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תִּשָּׂא֙
כָּל
הָ֣/עֵדָ֔ה
וַֽ/יִּתְּנ֖וּ
אֶת
קוֹלָ֑/ם
וַ/יִּבְכּ֥וּ
הָ/עָ֖ם
בַּ/לַּ֥יְלָה
הַ/הֽוּא
וַ/תִּשָּׂא֙
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ֣/עֵדָ֔ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
congregation
Art | N-fs
וַֽ/יִּתְּנ֖וּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
קוֹלָ֑/ם
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms | Suff
וַ/יִּבְכּ֥וּ
bâkâh
H1058
to weep
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
בַּ/לַּ֥יְלָה
layil
H3915
night
Prep | N-ms
הַ/הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 14:1
וַ/תִּשָּׂא֙
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ֣/עֵדָ֔ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
"congregation"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gathering of people, like a congregation or crowd, often referring to a group of Israelites. It is used in various books, including Exodus and Psalms. The word is about people coming together.
Definition: congregation, gathering
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare H5713 (עֵדָה). See also: Exodus 12:3; Numbers 20:1; Psalms 1:5.
וַֽ/יִּתְּנ֖וּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
קוֹלָ֑/ם
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms | Suff
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
וַ/יִּבְכּ֥וּ
bâkâh
H1058
"to weep"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To weep means to cry or shed tears, often in grief or sadness. In the Bible, weeping is a common expression of emotion, as seen in the stories of David and Jeremiah, who both wept bitterly in times of sorrow and repentance.
Definition: 1) to weep, bewail, cry, shed tears 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to weep (in grief, humiliation, or joy) 1a2) to weep bitterly (with cognate acc.) 1a3) to weep upon (embrace and weep) 1a4) to bewail 1b) (Piel) participle 1b1) lamenting 1b2) bewailing
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, bewail, complain, make lamentation, [idiom] more, mourn, [idiom] sore, [idiom] with tears, weep. See also: Genesis 21:16; 2 Samuel 12:21; Psalms 69:11.
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
בַּ/לַּ֥יְלָה
layil
H3915
"night"
Prep | N-ms
Night refers to the time of darkness, opposed to day, and can also symbolize adversity or hardship. It is a period of rest, but also of potential danger or uncertainty.
Definition: 1) night 1a) night (as opposed to day) 1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: (mid-)night (season). See also: Genesis 1:5; 2 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 1:2.
הַ/הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Numbers 14:1
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- Numbers 14:1 Summary
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 14:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 14:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 14:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 14:1
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 14:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 14:1
- Sermons on Numbers 14:1
Context — Israel’s Rebellion
1Then the whole congregation lifted up their voices and cried out, and that night the people wept.
2All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness! 3Why is the LORD bringing us into this land to fall by the sword? Our wives and children will become plunder. Would it not be better for us to go back to Egypt?”Cross References
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 1:45 | And you returned and wept before the LORD, but He would not listen to your voice or give ear to you. |
| 2 | Numbers 11:1–4 | Soon the people began to complain about their hardship in the hearing of the LORD, and when He heard them, His anger was kindled, and fire from the LORD blazed among them and consumed the outskirts of the camp. And the people cried out to Moses, and he prayed to the LORD, and the fire died down. So that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the LORD had burned among them. Meanwhile, the rabble among them had a strong craving for other food, and again the Israelites wept and said, “Who will feed us meat? |
Numbers 14:1 Summary
[The people were very upset and scared, so they cried out loud and wept all night, showing that they didn't trust God's plan, unlike the faith expressed in Psalm 37:3-7. This reaction is a reminder that our words and actions can have a big impact on those around us. We can learn from the Israelites' mistake by choosing to trust God, even when things seem uncertain, and by remembering that God is always with us, as promised in Joshua 1:9 and Matthew 28:20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the people weeping in Numbers 14:1?
The people were weeping because they were afraid of the challenges that lay ahead in the Promised Land, as reported by the spies in the previous chapter, and they were expressing their discontent with God's plan, similar to the Israelites' previous complaints in Exodus 16:2-3 and Exodus 17:1-3.
What can we learn from the Israelites' reaction in this verse?
We can learn that unbelief and fear can lead to disobedience and a lack of trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:32 and Hebrews 3:19.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the biblical narrative?
This verse is part of the larger story of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, which is a type or shadow of the believer's journey to heaven, as described in Hebrews 11:13-16 and 1 Peter 2:11.
What is the significance of the whole congregation lifting up their voices and crying out?
The unified cry of the congregation highlights the widespread discontent and unbelief among the Israelites, which is a stark contrast to the unified faith and trust expressed in Psalm 133:1 and Acts 4:32.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am tempted to weep and complain, rather than trusting in God's plan?
- How can I cultivate a heart of faith and trust, even in the face of uncertainty and challenges, like the Israelites faced in Numbers 14:1?
- In what ways can I be more mindful of the collective impact of my words and actions on those around me, just as the whole congregation was affected by their unified cry?
- What are some promises of God that I can cling to when I feel afraid or uncertain, like the Israelites did in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 14:1
And all the congregation lifted up their voice and cried,.... This is not to be understood of every individual in the congregation of Israel, but of the princes, heads, and elders of the people that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 14:1
And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night. All the congregation lifted up their voice - not literally the whole, because there were some exceptions.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 14:1
NUMBERS CHAPTER 14 The children of Israel murmur against Moses and Aaron, . Moses, Aaron, Caleb, and Joshua go to appease the people, ; wherefore the people would have stoned them, . The Lord threateneth them with the pestilence, ,12. Moses entreateth the Lord for the people, . The Lord heareth Moses, ,21; yet promiseth that the murmurers shall never enter into the land of Canaan, ,23. Judgments on the murmurers, . They that brought an evil report on the land die of the plague, ,37. They who would take possession of the land contrary to God’ s command are smitten, . Except Caleb and Joshua, and some few others. A synecdochial expression, the whole for the greatest part.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 14:1
Numbers 14:1 And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.Ver. 1. And the people wept that night.] As being too light of belief: the lies of the spies they took for oracles.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 14:1
CHAPTER XIV The whole congregation weep at the account brought by the spies, 1. They murmur, 2, 3; and propose to make themselves a captain, and go back to Egypt, 4. Moses and Aaron are greatly affected, 5. Joshua and Caleb endeavour to appease and encourage the people, 6-9. The congregation are about to stone them, 10. The glory of the Lord appears, and he is about to smite the rebels with the pestilence, 11, 12. Moses makes a long and pathetic intercession in their behalf, 13-19. The Lord hears and forbears to punish, 20; but purposes that not one of that generation shall enter into the promised land save Joshua and Caleb, 21-24. Moses is commanded to turn and get into the wilderness by way of the Red Sea, 25. The Lord repeats his purpose that none of that generation shall enter into the promised land-that their carcasses shall fall in the wilderness, and that their children alone, with Joshua and Caleb, shall possess the land of the Canaanites, c., 26-32.
As many days as they have searched the land shall they wander years in the desert, until they shall be utterly consumed, 33-35. All the spies save Joshua and Caleb die by a plague, 36-38. Moses declares God's purpose to the people, at which they are greatly affected, 39. They acknowledge their sin, and purpose to go up at once and possess the land, 40. Moses cautions them against resisting the purpose of God, 41-43. They, notwithstanding, presume to go, but Moses and the ark abide in the camp, 44. The Amalekites and Canaanites come down from the mountains, and defeat them, 45. NOTES ON CHAP. XIV Verse 1. Cried and - wept that night.] In almost every case this people gave deplorable evidence of the degraded state of their minds.
With scarcely any mental firmness, and with almost no religion, they could bear no reverses, and were ever at their wit's end. They were headstrong, presumptuous, pusillanimous, indecisive, and fickle. And because they were such, therefore the power and wisdom of God appeared the more conspicuously in the whole of their history.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 14:1
Numbers 14:1-10. The people mutinied in spite of the protest of Joshua and Caleb.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 14:1
OF THE , Numbers 14:1-5. 1. We come now to an eclipse of faith almost total, for the only exceptions to all the congregation are Caleb and Joshua, Eleazar, (Joshua 14:1,) and possibly some of the
Sermons on Numbers 14:1
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Murmuring Against One Another by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of controlling one's tongue and being slow to anger. He encourages listeners to be quick to hear and slow to speak, showing re |
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Incomplete Repentance by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker describes the promised land as a fertile and abundant land, flowing with milk and honey. He emphasizes that God's purpose is to make us like Jesus Chris |
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Caleb - a Different Spirit by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a conversation with a young Chinese businessman who had a profound understanding of the concept of a perfect Lamb in Christianity. The speaker |
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Life Begins at 80 by Charles Anderson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Caleb from the Bible. He highlights Caleb's unwavering faith and determination despite facing 40 years of wilderness wandering. |
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Yoked With Christ by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the heavy burden that the Israelites carried while wandering in the wilderness. He compares their physical burden to the burden of sin that |
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Renew Your Pledge to Kill Every Last Giant of Sin by Sandeep Poonen | This sermon delves into the story of the Israelites in Numbers 13 and 14, highlighting their choice between facing the giants in the promised land or returning to slavery in Egypt. |
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A Special Treasure by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of recognizing and overcoming the lies that the enemy plants in our hearts, as illustrated by the Israelites' despair after the spies' rep |